Rent by ZIP · Whatcom County
Rent in Sumas, WA 98295
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,620 (+5.2% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,376 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,320 | $1,260 | +4.8% | $1,188–1,452 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $1,350 | $1,280 | +5.5% | $1,215–1,485 | $588 ±$556 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,620 | $1,540 | +5.2% | $1,458–1,782 | $1,292 ±$373 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,250 | $2,140 | +5.1% | $2,025–2,475 | $1,418 ±$165 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,710 | $2,580 | +5% | $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 98295
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98294 | Sultan | $2,030 | $993 |
| 98296 | Snohomish | $3,030 | $2,155 |
| 98297 | Waldron | $2,020 | – |
| 98292 | Stanwood | $2,240 | $1,846 |
| 98290 | Snohomish | $2,080 | $1,724 |
| 98288 | Skykomish | $1,950 | – |
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.