What is the average apartment size in Ferndale?

The average size for a Ferndale, WA apartment is 1,196 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 Ferndale?

As of Feb / 2026, the average rent in Ferndale is $1,899 per month, a 11.9% decrease from last years average of $2,156.

What is the average apartment size in Ferndale?

The typical apartment in Ferndale offers about 1,196 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Ferndale, WA Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Ferndale?

The typical rent budget in Ferndale ranges from $1,501 to $2,000 per month, with 64% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Ferndale?

In Ferndale, 32% of households rent while 68% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: April 07, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Ferndale is $1,899, a 11.9% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,156.

Two-beedroom units at $1,823 offer 947 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (2,186 sq ft) for $2,450, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Ferndale, WA

Last updated: April 07, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,899	1,196 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	n/a	n/a
2 Beds	$1,823	947 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$2,450	2,186 sq. ft.

Ferndale, WA rent trends

Rental prices in Ferndale, WA have decreased by 11.9% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,156 to $1,899.

What's the typical rent budget in Ferndale, WA?

The largest share of rentals in Ferndale, WA (64%) 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 Ferndale, WA?

1,893 or 32% of the households in Ferndale, WA are renter-occupied while 3,951 or 68% are owner-occupied.

How Ferndale Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Ferndale	$1,899
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
Sedro Woolley, WA	$1,926
Burlington, WA	$1,963
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 Ferndale 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.