Rent by ZIP · Whatcom County
Rent in Acme, WA 98220
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,620 (+2.5% vs FY2026).
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,320 | $1,220 | +8.2% | $1,188–1,452 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $1,350 | $1,270 | +6.3% | $1,215–1,485 | – |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,620 | $1,580 | +2.5% | $1,458–1,782 | – |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,250 | $2,200 | +2.3% | $2,025–2,475 | – |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,710 | $2,550 | +6.3% | $2,439–2,981 | – |
Small Area FMRs for the Bellingham, WA MSA. Fair Market Rents include utilities. The voucher range is the typical 90–110% band; your housing authority sets the actual payment standard.
Area-wide FMR for Bellingham, WA MSA, 2 bedrooms: $1,872.
What renters pay in 98220
How rents are spread
Share of renter households paying cash rent, by monthly gross rent (rent plus utilities).
Nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP | Place | 2-bedroom FMR | Census median, 2 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98221 | Anacortes | $1,940 | $1,708 |
| 98222 | Blakely Island | $2,050 | – |
| 98223 | Arlington | $2,310 | $1,730 |
| 98224 | Baring | $2,020 | – |
| 98225 | Bellingham | $1,920 | $1,696 |
| 98226 | Bellingham | $1,850 | $1,639 |
Fair Market Rents across Whatcom County, WA · All WA counties · What is Fair Market Rent?
Sources: HUD Small Area and county Fair Market Rents, FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026); U.S. Census Bureau, 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates. Census figures are survey estimates (±90% margin of error) and trail today's market. Place name from GeoNames. About the data.