Whatcom County rental prices increase again, but these cities have the cheapest costs
Rental homes and apartment listing prices in Bellingham increased last month, according to rental housing data companies.
Zumper reported a September median price of $1,505 for a one-bedroom Bellingham apartment was up only 0.2% from August’s median price of $1,502.
September’s median price of $1,324 for studio apartment listings was a 1% increase compared to August’s median price of $1,310. September’s median price of $1,848 for two-bedroom listings surprisingly decreased 0.7% from August’s median price of $1,861.
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 $300 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 September:
▪ Increased in the 98225 ZIP code from August’s average of $1,800 to $1,900 in September.
▪ Increased in the 98226 ZIP code from August’s average of $2,100 to $2,195 in September.
Whatcom County rent prices
Rent prices also vary by ZIP code across Whatcom County. In August 2023, the 98225 ZIP code had the lowest median rent prices in Whatcom County at $1,800, compared to the highest prices in the 98248 ZIP code of $2,800.
Renthub also compared median rent prices by year. Compared with August 2022, this past August’s median rent prices:
▪ Increased by 5.9% in the 98226 ZIP code.
▪ Decreased by 2.7% in the 98225 ZIP code.
▪ Increased by 30.9% in the 98229 ZIP code.
▪ Increased by 33.6% in the 98248 ZIP code.
▪ Decreased by 4.6% in the 98264 ZIP code.
▪ Decreased by 15% in the 98230 ZIP code.
