The Wilder
900 N Forest St,
Bellingham, WA 98225
$855 - $1,454
1-4 Beds
Rental Market Trends in Bellingham, WA
What is the average rent in Bellingham, WA?
$1,551/month
Average Rent
610 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+1.8%
Increase in the Last Year
As of January 2026, the average rent in Bellingham, WA is $1,551 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,624/month, which means Bellingham rent prices are 4% lower than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Bellingham, you can expect to pay about $1,392 per month for a studio, $1,551 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,856 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,312 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Bellingham, WA?
In the past year, rent has increased by 1.8%, which averages out to $29 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated January 2026
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Rent Ranges in Bellingham, WA
Last Updated January 2026
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
1%
Below $700/month
3%
$700 - $1,000/month
25%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
49%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
22%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
Last Updated Today
What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Bellingham?
Based on current rent prices, Samish Hill, Happy Valley and South Hill are the most affordable neighborhoods in Bellingham.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Bellingham?
Based on current rent prices, North Bellingham, Fairhaven and South Hill are the most expensive neighborhoods in Bellingham.
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Which Bellingham neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Bellingham with the most apartments available are North Bellingham, Happy Valley and Samish Hill .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Bellingham, WA?
Because the average rent in Bellingham is $1,551, you’ll want to make about $5,170 per month or $62,040 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Bellingham, WA is 21.6% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Bellingham is 38.8% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,392 - $2,312. You can expect to pay 6.2% more for groceries, 3.7% more for utilities, and 19.5% more for transportation.
How does Bellingham, WA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Bellingham, WA to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
Studio
$1,422/month
$1,430/month
One Bedroom
$1,565/month
$1,588/month
Two Bedroom
$1,788/month
$1,892/month
Three Bedroom
$2,319/month
$2,235/month
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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.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.