Bellingham, WA Rent History

138 months of data, 20152026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).

Today (2026-06)
$1,976
1-year change
+4.7%
$89/mo
5-year change
+22.7%
$366/mo
10-year change
+78.5%
$869/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in Bellingham

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2015
2015$1,024/mo0.0%
2016$1,099/mo+7.3%+7.3%
2017$1,187/mo+8.0%+15.9%
2018$1,287/mo+8.4%+25.7%
2019$1,377/mo+7.0%+34.5%
2020$1,488/mo+8.1%+45.3%
2021$1,568/mo+5.4%+53.1%
2022$1,803/mo+15.0%+76.1%
2023$1,909/mo+5.9%+86.4%
2024$1,969/mo+3.1%+92.3%
2025$1,875/mo-4.8%+83.1%
2026$2,065/mo+10.1%+101.7%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in Bellingham changed since 2015?

Median rent in Bellingham, WA was $1,012 in 2015-01 and is $1,976 as of 2026-06 — a change of $964 per month over 11 years.

How much has Bellingham rent increased in the last 5 years?

Over the past 5 years, median rent in Bellingham, WA has changed +22.7% ($366 per month). The current median is $1,976.

What has rent in Bellingham done over the past decade?

Over the past 10 years, median rent in Bellingham, WA has changed +78.5% ($869 per month). It is now $1,976.

Is rent in Bellingham going up or down year over year?

Year over year, median rent in Bellingham, WA has increased +4.7% ($89/mo). Current median: $1,976.

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Methodology: Rent figures use ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index) monthly smoothed seasonally-adjusted values for all properties (single family + condo + multifamily). Year-by-year table uses April readings (or nearest available month) for consistency across years. 1-/5-/10-year change uses the same month 2026 as the anchor.