Rent by ZIP · Whatcom County
Rent in Point Roberts, WA 98281
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,620 (+9.5% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,095 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,320 | $1,220 | +8.2% | $1,188–1,452 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $1,350 | $1,250 | +8% | $1,215–1,485 | – |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,620 | $1,480 | +9.5% | $1,458–1,782 | $972 ±$154 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,250 | $2,080 | +8.2% | $2,025–2,475 | $1,958 ±$501 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,710 | $2,490 | +8.8% | $2,439–2,981 | – |
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 98281
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98280 | Orcas | $2,380 | – |
| 98282 | Camano Island | $1,950 | $1,609 |
| 98279 | Olga | $2,660 | $2,200 |
| 98283 | Rockport | $1,620 | – |
| 98284 | Sedro Woolley | $1,700 | $1,498 |
| 98277 | Oak Harbor | $1,870 | $1,527 |
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.