Rent in Bellingham, WA
Across Bellingham's 5 ZIP codes, a 2-bedroom typically rents for about $1,696 a month, with figures from $1,604–$1,872. The highest typical rent is in 98228 ($1,872) and the lowest in 98229 ($1,604). 3 ZIPs have ZIP-level figures from HUD or Census; the other 2 use the county Fair Market Rent. Owner-occupied homes in Whatcom County pay about 0.70% of their value a year in property tax, and the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026.
Rent by bedrooms
| Size | Typical | Range across ZIPs | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,390 | $1,137–$1,489 | 5 |
| 1 bed | $1,436 | $1,261–$1,529 | 5 |
| 2 beds | $1,696 | $1,604–$1,872 | 5 |
| 3 beds | $2,163 | $2,020–$2,545 | 5 |
| 4 beds | $2,610 | $1,847–$3,129 | 5 |
Typical = median of each ZIP's best guess. Gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Sources: Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).
Bellingham ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Bellingham, WA?
- About $1,696 a month: the median of the typical rents in 5 ZIP codes, which range from $1,604–$1,872. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Bellingham, WA?
- About $1,436 a month: the median of the typical rents in 5 ZIP codes, which range from $1,261–$1,529. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Bellingham, WA?
- About $2,163 a month: the median of the typical rents in 5 ZIP codes, which range from $2,020–$2,545. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Bellingham, WA?
- About $1,390 a month: the median of the typical rents in 5 ZIP codes, which range from $1,137–$1,489. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Bellingham, WA?
- About $2,610 a month: the median of the typical rents in 5 ZIP codes, which range from $1,847–$3,129. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- Which Bellingham ZIP code has the highest rent?
- For a 2-bedroom, 98228 has the highest typical rent at $1,872 a month, and 98229 the lowest at $1,604.
- What is the property tax rate in Bellingham, WA?
- Owner-occupied homes in Whatcom County pay a typical 0.70% of their value a year (Census ACS, median taxes paid ÷ median home value, Dec 31, 2024). Investors often pay more after a purchase: the home is reassessed at the sale price and there is no homestead exemption.
- What is the current 30-year mortgage rate?
- The 30-year fixed rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED). It's a national average for owner-occupied loans; investment property loans usually cost more.
- Where do these Bellingham rent figures come from?
- Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).