Rent by ZIP · Whatcom County
Rent in Ferndale, WA 98248
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,790 (+1.1% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,469 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,420 | $1,440 | -1.4% | $1,278–1,562 | $1,172 ±$182 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,460 | $1,470 | -0.7% | $1,314–1,606 | $1,147 ±$207 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,790 | $1,770 | +1.1% | $1,611–1,969 | $1,423 ±$108 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,430 | $2,460 | -1.2% | $2,187–2,673 | $1,891 ±$205 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,990 | $2,970 | +0.7% | $2,691–3,289 | $1,869 ±$913 |
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 98248
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98247 | Everson | $1,890 | $1,577 |
| 98249 | Freeland | $1,720 | $1,352 |
| 98250 | Friday Harbor | $2,120 | $1,763 |
| 98245 | Eastsound | $1,820 | $1,645 |
| 98251 | Gold Bar | $2,210 | $1,696 |
| 98244 | Deming | $1,620 | $1,080 |
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.