Bellingham Rent Rises to $2,061 Average

Zillow data shows Bellingham's average rental price climbed in November while Washington's held steady at $2,150.

Updated on Nov. 9, 2026 in Apartments

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Zillow data put Bellingham's average rental price at $2,061 on Nov. 1, an increase of $86 from October's average. Washington's average rental price held at $2,150, unchanged from October and from November of last year.

Why it matters

Bellingham renters face a higher monthly cost than a month earlier, while the statewide average stayed flat. The figures place Bellingham rents 3% above the national average, shaping the housing budgets of residents across the city.

Bellingham's rental prices range from $680 to $10,443 across all bedroom counts and property types. Washington's average studio rent is $1,408 and its average four-bedroom-plus rent is $3,859.

The players

Zillow

Zillow is a real estate marketplace whose rental price data is used to track average rents by city and state.

The details

Zillow rent price data compares averages by city and state, and The Herald's survey compared November averages against October. Seven Whatcom County cities saw average rent fall compared with the previous month.

November 2025: comparison year for Bellingham and Washington averages.
October 2026: prior-month baseline for the current averages.
Nov. 1, 2026: Zillow rental price data snapshot date.

Market Context

Bellingham's average rent of $2,061 sits 3% above the national average, while Washington's $2,150 runs 7% above it. Oregon's average of $1,804 provides a regional comparison point for the state's rental market.

Bellingham renters are paying $86 more per month on average than in October, which changes monthly budgets for households in the city. Renters comparing options should note that prices vary widely, from $680 to $10,443 depending on unit type.