Rent by ZIP · Whatcom County
Rent in Blaine, WA 98230
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,800 (+5.3% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,365 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,430 | $1,390 | +2.9% | $1,287–1,573 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $1,470 | $1,420 | +3.5% | $1,323–1,617 | $1,038 ±$411 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,800 | $1,710 | +5.3% | $1,620–1,980 | $1,164 ±$120 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,450 | $2,380 | +2.9% | $2,205–2,695 | $1,851 ±$226 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,010 | $2,870 | +4.9% | $2,709–3,311 | $2,750 ±$399 |
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 98230
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98229 | Bellingham | $1,960 | $1,604 |
| 98232 | Bow | $1,950 | $1,602 |
| 98233 | Burlington | $1,770 | $1,569 |
| 98226 | Bellingham | $1,850 | $1,639 |
| 98225 | Bellingham | $1,920 | $1,696 |
| 98235 | Clearlake | $1,550 | – |
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.