Bellingham rent prices increase again, but these neighborhoods cost $225 less than others
Rental homes and apartment listing prices in Bellingham increased last month, according to rental housing data companies.
Zumper reported that the July median price of $1,423 for a one-bedroom Bellingham apartment was up 0.7% from June’s median price of $1,412.
July’s median price of $1,294 for studio apartment listings was 1.7% increase compared to June’s median price of $1,272. July’s median price of $1,842 for two-bedroom listings also increased from June’s median price of $1,800.
Bellingham rent prices by ZIP code
If you are looking for an affordable rental in Bellingham, looking in the 98225 ZIP code could save you $225 a month compared with 98226’s median rental prices.
RentHub reports median rental listing prices for houses, multiplexes and apartments of all sizes. Prices in June:
▪ Decreased in the 98225 ZIP code from June’s average of $1,950 to $1,850 in July.
▪ Increased in the 98226 ZIP code from June’s average of $1,867 to $2,075 in July.
Whatcom County rent prices
Rent prices also vary by zip code across Whatcom County. In June 2023, the 98226 zip code had the lowest median rent prices in Whatcom County at $1,867, compared to the highest prices in the 98230 zip code of $2,295.
Renthub also compared median rent prices by year. Compared with June 2022, this past June’s median rent prices:
▪ Decreased by 1.7% in the 98226 zip code.
▪ Increased by 30% in the 98225 zip code.
▪ Decreased by 10% in the 98229 zip code.
▪ Increased by 30% in the 98248 zip code.
▪ Increased by 12% in the 98264 zip code.
▪ Decreased by 4% in the 98230 zip code.
