Rent by ZIP · Whatcom County
Rent in Custer, WA 98240
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,810 (+3.4% vs FY2026).
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,440 | $1,420 | +1.4% | $1,296–1,584 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $1,480 | $1,450 | +2.1% | $1,332–1,628 | – |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,810 | $1,750 | +3.4% | $1,629–1,991 | – |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,470 | $2,440 | +1.2% | $2,223–2,717 | – |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,030 | $2,940 | +3.1% | $2,727–3,333 | – |
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 98240
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98239 | Coupeville | $1,650 | $1,294 |
| 98241 | Darrington | $1,950 | $1,328 |
| 98238 | Conway | $1,550 | – |
| 98237 | Concrete | $1,620 | $897 |
| 98243 | Deer Harbor | $1,810 | $1,159 |
| 98236 | Clinton | $1,750 | $1,429 |
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.