Rent by ZIP · Whatcom County
Rent in Bellingham, WA 98226
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,850 (+5.1% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,620 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,470 | $1,430 | +2.8% | $1,323–1,617 | $1,347 ±$75 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,510 | $1,460 | +3.4% | $1,359–1,661 | $1,436 ±$105 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,850 | $1,760 | +5.1% | $1,665–2,035 | $1,639 ±$87 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,520 | $2,450 | +2.9% | $2,268–2,772 | $2,020 ±$242 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,090 | $2,950 | +4.7% | $2,781–3,399 | $2,610 ±$199 |
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 98226
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98225 | Bellingham | $1,920 | $1,696 |
| 98224 | Baring | $2,020 | – |
| 98223 | Arlington | $2,310 | $1,730 |
| 98229 | Bellingham | $1,960 | $1,604 |
| 98222 | Blakely Island | $2,050 | – |
| 98230 | Blaine | $1,800 | $1,164 |
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.