Bellingham home-rental prices on the rise in November; Washington holds steady
The Bellingham Herald’s most recent rental price survey shows the city’s average home rental prices have increased compared to last month’s survey, while the state average remains steady. Bellingham The average price for a Bellingham rental unit — including all bedrooms and all property types — was $2,061 on Nov. 1, according to data from Zillow . That’s an increase of $86 compared to October’s average price, but a decrease of $39 compared to November 2025. “The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $680 to $10,443,” according to Zillow’s November data. Bellingham’s average rental price in November is 3% higher than the national average, up from 0.25% in October, according to Zillow. Whatcom County Zillow rent price data can also be compared by city. Compared to last month, seven cities experienced a drop in average rent while only one increased. Here are Whatcom County’s average rent prices on Nov. 1, compared to The Herald’s October survey: Deming: Decreased to $900 Sumas: Stayed the same at $1,600 Lynden: Decreased to $1,795 Everson: Increased to $1,650 Bellingham: Increased to $2,061 Ferndale: Increased to $2,250 Point Roberts: Decreased to $1,975 Blaine: Decreased to $2,400 Washington Zillow also tracks and