Bellingham home rental survey shows slight average price decrease this month
A survey of rental prices in Bellingham shows a decrease in August prices so far compared to last month.
The average price for Bellingham rentals of all bedrooms and all property types was $2,188 on Aug. 16, according to data from Zillow. That’s a $7 decrease compared to July’s average price, but an increase of $328 compared to August 2024.
“The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $691 to $11,000,” according to Zillow’s August 2025 data.
Zillow also found that Bellingham’s average rental price was 2% higher than the national average in August.
“A one-bedroom apartment in Bellingham, WA costs about $1,595 on average, while a two-bedroom apartment is $1,875,” according to real estate data company Zumper. “Houses for rent in Bellingham, WA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $2,897”
Beyond Bellingham
Zillow rent price data can also be compared by city. Here are Whatcom County’s average rent prices for Aug. 16:
- Bellingham : $2,188
- Lynden: $2,100
- Blaine: $2,350
- Ferndale: $2,295
- Point Roberts: $1,900
- Sumas: $1,595
- Everson: $2,150
- Birch Bay: $2,100
- Deming: $2,700
