What is the average apartment size in Bellingham?

The average size for a Bellingham, WA apartment is 776 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?

As of Sep / 2025, the average rent in Bellingham is $1,792 per month, a 0.42% increase from last year’s average of $1,785.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Bellingham?

In Bellingham, studios rent for $1,396 per month, one-bedroom units average $1,574 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $1,884 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $2,363 per month

What is the average apartment size in Bellingham?

The typical apartment in Bellingham offers about 776 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?

Studio apartments in Bellingham average 435 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 601 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 892 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,164 sq. ft.

Bellingham, WA Rental Market Trends

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

The typical rent budget in Bellingham ranges from $1,501 to $2,000 per month, with 52% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Bellingham?

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

Last updated: October 19, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Bellingham is $1,792, a 0.42% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,785.

Studio Apartments at $1,396 offer the most budget-friendly option with 435 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 601 square feet for $1,574, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,884 offer 892 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,164 sq ft) for $2,363, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Bellingham, WA

Last updated: October 19, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,792	776 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,396	435 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$1,574	601 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,884	892 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$2,363	1,164 sq. ft.

Bellingham, WA rent trends

Rental prices in Bellingham, WA have increased by 0.42% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,785 to $1,792.

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

The largest share of rentals in Bellingham, WA (52%) 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, WA?

22,510 or 55% of the households in Bellingham, WA are renter-occupied while 18,550 or 45% are owner-occupied.

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How Bellingham Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Bellingham	$1,792
Seattle	$2,252
Tacoma	$1,749
Spokane	$1,389
Everett	$1,886
Vancouver	$1,781
Bellevue	$2,751
Renton	$2,156
Spokane Valley	$1,416
Bothell	$2,284
Kent	$1,954
Arlington, WA	$2,118
Sedro Woolley, WA	$1,813
Mount Vernon, WA	$1,600
Burlington, WA	$2,101
Ferndale, WA	$2,078

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 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.