Whatcom County rental prices increase, as some areas cost $600 more per month than others
Rental homes and apartment listing prices in Whatcom County mostly increased last month, although certain cities and neighborhoods have extremely different prices, according to rental housing data companies.
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 over $150 a month compared with 98226’s median rental prices.
Rental prices fluctuated throughout Bellingham in both the 98225 and 98226 zip codes. RentHub reports median rental listing prices for houses, multiplexes and apartments of all sizes.
Prices in Bellingham:
▪ Increased in the 98225 ZIP code from February’s average of $1,650 to $1,695 in March.
▪ Decreased in the 98226 ZIP code from February’s average of $1,890 to $1,863 in March.
Whatcom County rental cost changes
Renthub also compared median rent prices by year. Compared with February 2023, February 2024’s median rent prices:
▪ Decreased by 9.6% in the 98226 ZIP code.
▪ Increased by 8.7% the 98225 ZIP code.
▪ Increased by 23.5% in the 98248 ZIP code.
▪ Increased by 24.7% in the 98229 ZIP code.
Renting in the 98225 ZIP code could save you $635 per month compared to the 98248 ZIP code.
Data showing the percent change in median rent for all properties by ZIP code comes from RentHub and was updated this month.
This story was originally published April 5, 2024 at 3:00 PM.
