The Wilder
900 N Forest St,
Bellingham, WA 98225
$855 - $1,454
1-4 Beds
Bellingham
Bellingham, WA
Area Guide
The prime location to experience the magic atmosphere of the Pacific Northwest
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Between Mount Baker and Bellingham Bay, this Pacific Northwest city combines outdoor recreation with a welcoming downtown atmosphere. Western Washington University's campus brings energy to the community of 94,720 residents. The rental market remains steady, with average rents ranging from $1,342 for studios to $3,116 for four-bedroom units, showing year-over-year increases between 0.6% and 3.5%. The Fairhaven Historic District offers character-filled apartments near local shops, while downtown features converted industrial spaces now home to residential units.
Whatcom Falls Park spans 241 acres with four waterfalls and an extensive trail network. The historic Mount Baker Theatre, dating to 1927, anchors the local arts scene. The waterfront district continues to expand with new residential developments and improved public spaces along Bellingham Bay. Located midway between Seattle and Vancouver, B.C., Bellingham offers easy access to both cities. The local brewing community includes established names like Boundary Bay Brewery, while community events like the annual Ski to Sea race showcase the region's recreational opportunities.
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The historic Old City Hall, built in 1892, serves as the Whatcom Museum
The Bellingham Cider Company, a craft cider producer and restaurant, is located in the Waterfront District
Rent Trends
As of December 2025, the average apartment rent in Bellingham, WA is $1,401 for a studio, $1,545 for one bedroom, $1,862 for two bedrooms, and $2,315 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Bellingham has increased by 1.5% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,545/month
609 Sq Ft
House
$2,920/month
1,380 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,852/month
953 Sq Ft
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Bellingham, WA is 21.0% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Bellingham is 39.5% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,401 - $2,315. You can expect to pay 6.5% more for groceries, 0.8% more for utilities, and 18.5% more for transportation.
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Transportation
60
Somewhat Walkable
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.
36
Some Transit
out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
64
Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.
Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
432 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
399 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
346 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
303 Students
Silver Beach Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
349 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
623 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
597 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
600 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
579 Students
Public
Grades K-8
277 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,163 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,218 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,280 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
487 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
131 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Franklin Park
- MindPort
- Maritime Heritage Park
- Broadway Park
- Roeder Home
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Bellingham International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in November 2025.