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Modern Luxury Awaits At 4010 Dewey Road – Brand New 3-bedroom Townhomes With Private Garages!
4010 Dewey Rd Bellingham, WA
3 BR | Aug. 11, 2025
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Discover Your Perfect Home At Tull Road Townhomes – Coming This Summer! Check Out The Sneak Peek!
257 Tull Pl Bellingham, WA
3 BR | Jul. 8, 2025
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$3,900
5 Bedroom House Close To Whatcom Falls Park
2118 Xenia St Bellingham, WA
5 BR | Sep. 14, 2025
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$1,395
3167 Studio Ln
Bellingham, WA
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Recently Built Luxury Studio Apartment In Lettered Streets
1801 C St Bellingham, WA
Studio | Jul. 14, 2025
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$3,500
Preleasing: 4 Bedroom, 2.5 Bathroom House
1361 Lahti Dr Bellingham, WA
4 BR | Jul. 11, 2025
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$1,125
1015 Otis St
Bellingham, WA
1 BR | Jul. 14, 2025
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The Edge Apartments
950 960/970 Lincoln St Bellingham, WA
Studio - 1 BR | Available Now
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$1,675
Meridian Street
2417 2517 Meridian St Bellingham, WA
2 BR | Aug. 13, 2025
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Discover Your Perfect Home At Tull Road Townhomes – Coming This Summer! Check Out The Sneak Peek!
282 Tull Pl Bellingham, WA
3 BR | Sep. 3, 2025
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$1,295 - 1,350
3171 Studio Ln
Bellingham, WA
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$5,500
906 38th St
Bellingham, WA
5 BR | Available Now
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$1,900 - 1,950
Greyhome Apartments - 2000 Knox Ave. Bellingham, Wa 98225
2000 Knox Ave Bellingham, WA
2 BR | Aug. 8, 2025
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$1,700
Starwood Village - 2814
2814 W Maplewood Ave Bellingham, WA
2 BR | Available Now
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$2,750
Deemer Road Townhomes
4200 Deemer Rd Bellingham, WA
3 BR | Sep. 16, 2025
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$1,795
901 N Forest St #101
Bellingham, WA
2 BR | Aug. 20, 2025
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$1,950
317 Gladstone St
Bellingham, WA
3 BR | Nov. 10, 2025
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Discover Your Perfect Home At Tull Road Townhomes – Coming This Summer!
210 Tull Pl Bellingham, WA
3 BR | Aug. 4, 2025
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$1,550
1 Bedroom Unit Close To Downtown And Wwu
1308 1 Billy Frank Jr St Bellingham, WA
1 BR | Sep. 9, 2025
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$1,700
Large 1 Bed 1 Bath In Darby Estates! Move In Ready By 6/1/24
500 Darby Dr Bellingham, WA
1 BR | Jul. 7, 2025
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$3,395
4052 Kinston St.
4052 Kingston St Bellingham, WA
3 BR | Available Now
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4050 Gloria Ln
Bellingham, WA
3 BR | Jul. 15, 2025
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$2,700
16 Rocky Ridge Dr
Bellingham, WA
3 BR | Available Now
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Discover Your Perfect Home At Tull Road Townhomes – Coming This Summer!
202 Tull Pl Bellingham, WA
3 BR | Aug. 5, 2025
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$2,495
3 Bed 1.5 Bath Townhouse W/ Garage Close To Whatcom Falls Park
2204 Xenia St Bellingham, WA
3 BR | Sep. 11, 2025
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3163 Studio Ln
Bellingham, WA
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$1,400
Shuksan Apartments
3311 3315 3319 3323 Galena Ln Bellingham, WA
1 BR | Aug. 14, 2025
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Discover Your Perfect Home At Tull Road Townhomes – Coming This Summer! Check Out The Sneak Peek!
240 Tull Pl Bellingham, WA
3 BR | Jul. 2, 2025
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$1,975
Charming 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Adu – All Utilities Included(no Cable/internet)
1012 Key St #b101 Bellingham, WA
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2 Bed, 1 Bath Apartment With Parking Space And Storage
2717 Moore St #1 Bellingham, WA
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Bellingham?

Bellingham Apartments
Bed Type Average Rent Range
Studio $1,400 $1,030 - $1,680
1BR $1,600 $1,230 - $2,100
2BR $1,920 $1,600 - $2,680
3BR $2,500 $2,060 - $2,990
4+BR $3,620 $2,780 - $5,900
Frequently Asked Questions

How many apartments are available in Bellingham, WA on Rentable.co?

Rentable.co has over 9,484 apartments available in Bellingham.

What is the average rent for a studio apartment in Bellingham, WA?

The average rent for a studio apartment in Bellingham is around $1,400 per month.

What is the average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Bellingham, WA?

The average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Bellingham is around $1,600 per month.

What is the average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Bellingham, WA?

The average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Bellingham is around $1,920 per month.

How expensive is it to rent an apartment in Bellingham, WA?

For a two-bedroom apartment in Bellingham, the average rent price is $1,920 per month, which is higher than the national average of $1,640 per month.

Can I afford an apartment for rent in Bellingham, WA?

Based on average rent prices in Bellingham, to afford a studio apartment you would need an annual household income of $56,000 to live comfortably.

Find a Bellingham Apartment

Bellingham is the furthest north city in the lower United States. Its proximity to Canada results in the city often enjoying a lot of tourist traffic as Canadian's come down to enjoy vacations or to shop at cheaper American prices. The city of 80,000 also provides its citizens with easy access to major cities like Vancouver and Seattle, making the location very appealing.

Western Washington University employs over 1,500 people in Bellingham, making it the second largest employer in the city. It also enrolls more than 15,000 students annually. The WWU Vikings are a member of NCAA Division II.

When to Search

Give yourself a good amount of time to look for an apartment in Bellingham, as the supply is often low. January through April is probably the best time of year to look for an apartment. The hardest time is no doubt September, when many WWU students have occupied the available rental housing.

Staying in the Know

When you want to rent a place in Bellingham, come with all of your supporting documentation with you when you meet landlords. That way, if you like the place you can fill out the application on the spot. Letters confirming school enrolment or employment, letters of reference and credit reports are all good items to have on hand.

Life in Bellingham

Transportation

Cars have their drawbacks in Bellingham, especially due to the price of parking at the University. The roads are also a bit of a confusing maze. However, bicycles are a great way to navigate the city, and the WTA also operates buses. There is also a water taxi for those who want to the San Juan Islands.

Where to play

Outdoor entertainment is a huge reason that people move to Bellingham, as there is nearby skiing, whale watching, fishing, and more. To enjoy local nightlife, the downtown district provides a lot of options within a short walk of each other. Typical of cities in the northwest, Bellingham has wholly embraced the craft beer movement. The town hosts "April Brews Day" on the last Saturday of April to celebrate the fine art of brewing.

Neighborhoods

Alabama Hill
Birchwood
Cornwall Park
Fairhaven
Guide Meridian
Lettered Streets
Meridian
Puget
Samish
Sehome
South Hill
WWU

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Campuses Nearby

Western Washington University
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Bellingham:
June Rent Report

Welcome to the June 2025 Bellingham Apartment Report. In this assessment of the local rental market, data scientists and rental experts break down the June 2025 key findings and figures for the Bellingham rental landscape.

Our experts analyze the pricing trends — one-bedroom, two-bedroom, year-over-year and month-over-month — in Bellingham and surrounding areas and provide comparisons to the entire metro area, nearby cities and some of the most desirable and expensive cities in the United States. Take a look at the last 12 months of Bellingham average rent prices in the chart below.

Monthly Rent Report

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Bellingham Rent Prices Increase From May to June

Bellingham rent prices increased over the last month. From May to June, the city experienced a 0.33% increase for the price of a one-bedroom apartment. The rent price for a Bellingham one-bedroom apartments currently stands at $1,498.0.

When we take a look at the two-bedroom comparison from May to June, Bellingham experienced a 0.99% increase for the price of a two-bedroom apartment. The rent price for a Bellingham two-bedroom apartments currently stands at $1,843.0.

June Prices: Bellingham vs. Surrounding Areas

Blaine, WA
Friday Harbor, WA
Sumas, WA
Bellingham, WA
Lynden, WA
$2,141
$1,931
$1,635
$1,493
$1,463
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$2,100
$2,800
Median 1 BR Rent

Rent Prices in Bellingham and Surrounding Areas

Rent prices have increased in Bellingham over the last month. But how have the surrounding areas fared when it comes to the recent volatility in apartment prices? Rent prices in 3 of the Bellingham suburbs increased last month. On the other hand, 1 local areas experienced a decrease in the price of a one-bedroom apartment.

More key findings include:

  • Rent increased in Lynden, WA, Friday Harbor, WA, Sumas, WA .

  • Rent decreased in Blaine, WA.

  • 3 suburbs are currently priced higher than the city of Bellingham.

  • 1 suburb is currently priced lower than the city of Bellingham.

June 2025 Pricing Trends: Bellingham vs. National Comparisons

New York, NY
San Francisco, CA
Washington, DC
Los Angeles, CA
Chicago, IL
Bellingham, WA
Columbus, OH
Pittsburgh, PA
Minneapolis, MN
$4,101
$3,197
$2,350
$2,316
$1,870
$1,493
$1,341
$1,263
$1,247
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$2,700
$4,050
$5,400
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Bellingham Rent Prices More Affordable Than Major Cities

Rent growth in Bellingham over the past year has been on the rise. When compared to major cities nearby, along with some of the most expensive cities in the country, Bellingham average rent prices appear to be relatively affordable for local residents.

The price for a Bellingham one-bedroom apartment remains vastly more affordable than four of the largest cities in the United States — New York City, Washington, D.C. San Francisco and Los Angeles. And pricing compares quite similarly to nearby Midwest cities.

For more information about Bellingham and surrounding area rent prices, take a look at the complete data set below.

Data set for Bellingham and suburbs

1 BR June 1 BR M/M % Change 2 BR June 2 BR M/M % Change
Bellingham, WA $1,493.0 1.63% $1,825.0 0.72%
Blaine, WA $2,141.0 -0.51% $2,419.0 2.02%
Lynden, WA $1,463.0 1.04% $1,734.0 1.11%
Friday Harbor, WA $1,931.0 0.16% $2,401.0 -0.62%
Sumas, WA $1,635.0 3.42% $1,847.0 2.78%

Methodology

Each month, using over 1 million listings across the United States, we calculate the median 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom rent prices by city, state, and nation, and track the month-over-month percent change. To avoid small sample sizes, we restrict the analysis for our reports to cities meeting minimum population and property count thresholds.

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