Here’s where rent is most-affordable in Whatcom County, according to June apartment data
Rental homes and apartment listing prices in Bellingham increased last month, according to rental housing data companies.
Zumper reported that the June median price of $1,412 for a one-bedroom Bellingham apartment was down 2.2% from May’s median price of $1,444.
June’s median price of $1,272 for studio apartment listings was the same as April’s median price. June’s median price of $1,800 for two-bedroom listings was also the same as April’s median price.
Bellingham rent prices by zip code
If you are looking for an affordable rental in Bellingham, looking in the 98226 ZIP code could save you over $80 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:
▪ Increased in the 98225 ZIP code from May’s average of $1,650 to $1,950 in June.
▪ Increased in the 98226 ZIP code from May’s average of $1,732 to $1,867 in June.
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.
