Bellingham, WA Rent History

141 months of data, 2015–2026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).

Today (2026-09)
$1,908
1-year change
+2.8%
$52/mo
5-year change
+24.0%
$369/mo
10-year change
+85.8%
$881/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in Bellingham

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2015
2015$930/mo—0.0%
2016$999/mo+7.4%+7.4%
2017$1,080/mo+8.1%+16.1%
2018$1,175/mo+8.8%+26.3%
2019$1,255/mo+6.8%+34.9%
2020$1,357/mo+8.1%+45.9%
2021$1,428/mo+5.2%+53.5%
2022$1,637/mo+14.6%+76.0%
2023$1,737/mo+6.1%+86.8%
2024$1,789/mo+3.0%+92.4%
2025$1,850/mo+3.4%+98.9%
2026$1,874/mo+1.3%+101.5%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in Bellingham changed since 2015?

Median rent in Bellingham, WA was $917 in 2015-01 and is $1,908 as of 2026-09 — a change of $991 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 +24.0% ($369 per month). The current median is $1,908.

What has rent in Bellingham done over the past decade?

Over the past 10 years, median rent in Bellingham, WA has changed +85.8% ($881 per month). It is now $1,908.

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

Year over year, median rent in Bellingham, WA has increased +2.8% ($52/mo). Current median: $1,908.

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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.