What is the average apartment size in Bellingham City?

The average size for a Bellingham City, WA apartment is 771 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Bellingham City?

As of Feb / 2026, the average rent in Bellingham City is $1,820 per month, a 1.48% increase from last years average of $1,793.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Bellingham City?

In Bellingham City, studios rent for $1,441 per month, one-bedroom units average $1,608 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $1,880 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $2,450 per month

What is the average apartment size in Bellingham City?

The typical apartment in Bellingham City offers about 771 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Bellingham City?

Studio apartments in Bellingham City average 444 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 599 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 884 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,162 sq. ft.

Bellingham City, WA Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Bellingham City?

The typical rent budget in Bellingham City ranges from $1,501 to $2,000 per month, with 46% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Bellingham City?

In Bellingham City, 55% of households rent while 45% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: April 01, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Bellingham City is $1,820, a 1.48% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,793.

Studio Apartments at $1,441 offer the most budget-friendly option with 444 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 599 square feet for $1,608, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,880 offer 884 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,162 sq ft) for $2,450, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Bellingham City, WA

Last updated: April 01, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,820	771 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,441	444 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$1,608	599 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,880	884 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$2,450	1,162 sq. ft.

Bellingham City, WA rent trends

Rental prices in Bellingham City, WA have increased by 1.48% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,793 to $1,820.

What's the typical rent budget in Bellingham City, WA?

The largest share of rentals in Bellingham City, WA (46%) fall between $1,501-$2,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Bellingham City, WA?

22,988 or 55% of the households in Bellingham City, WA are renter-occupied while 18,512 or 45% are owner-occupied.

How Bellingham City Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Bellingham City	$1,820
Seattle	$2,235
Tacoma	$1,767
Pullman	$1,434
Vancouver	$1,742
Spokane	$1,414
Everett	$1,845
Bellevue	$2,724
Kent	$1,912
Renton	$2,130
Kirkland	$2,505
Bellingham	$1,811
Arlington, WA	$2,161
Sedro Woolley, WA	$1,926
Burlington, WA	$1,963
Ferndale, WA	$1,899
Mount Vernon, WA	$1,650

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Bellingham City apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.