Rent by ZIP · Whatcom County
Rent in Bellingham, WA 98229
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,960 (+3.7% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,670 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,560 | $1,540 | +1.3% | $1,404–1,716 | $1,390 ±$47 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,600 | $1,570 | +1.9% | $1,440–1,760 | $1,320 ±$107 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,960 | $1,890 | +3.7% | $1,764–2,156 | $1,604 ±$95 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,660 | $2,630 | +1.1% | $2,394–2,926 | $2,057 ±$172 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,270 | $3,170 | +3.2% | $2,943–3,597 | $1,896 ±$794 |
Small Area FMRs for the Bellingham, WA MSA. This ZIP code is in more than one HUD area; figures are for the main one. 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 98229
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98230 | Blaine | $1,800 | $1,164 |
| 98226 | Bellingham | $1,850 | $1,639 |
| 98232 | Bow | $1,950 | $1,602 |
| 98225 | Bellingham | $1,920 | $1,696 |
| 98233 | Burlington | $1,770 | $1,569 |
| 98224 | Baring | $2,020 | – |
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.