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Rents in Bellingham are $43 below the Whatcom County typical.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
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1280 D St, Bellingham, WA 98225
DCI Property Management is a locally owned Bellingham firm established in 2014 that manages apartments, commercial space and self storage in Bellingham and Whatcom County, and also works in development.
In their words: “With years of industry expertise, we have created processes that are smooth, intuitive, and hassle-free.”
Review summary: Most reviewers mention friendly staff, clean, well-kept apartments and quick responses to maintenance requests.
2209 Elm St Ste 200, Bellingham, WA 98225
Patos Property Management, based in Bellingham, manages single-family homes, handling marketing, resident screening, rent collection, maintenance, inspections, accounting and coverage of simple eviction costs.
In their words: “Log into your owner portal to view statements and stay in tune with how your investment is performing.”
Review summary: Reviewers often mention quick replies, friendly and communicative staff, smooth move-ins and attentive care for tenants.
119 N Commercial St Suite 910, Bellingham, WA 98225
Real Property Management Teyata is a Real Property Management franchise office in Bellingham managing single-family and multi-family homes across Whatcom and Skagit Counties, including Birch Bay, Blaine, Burlington, Everson and Ferndale.
In their words: “Our team is dedicated to providing high-quality residential property management to better serve our customers and clients.”
Review summary: Most reviewers mention quick responses, careful tenant selection and an easy leasing and rental process.
2900 Meridian St Ste A, Bellingham, WA 98225
Utopia Property Management is the Bellingham office of Utopia Management, a West Coast company managing homes, condos, apartments and commercial property in Washington, Oregon and California, with services from marketing and screening to HOA bookkeeping.
In their words: “Services include professional marketing, tenant screening, rent collection, and financial reporting.”
Review summary: Most reviewers mention helpful, kind staff, quick responses to maintenance requests and help with lease breaks.
Serves the Bellingham area · no public office address, so no map pin
Fast Property Management is a local Bellingham company that manages long-term rental apartments, houses, condos and duplexes, advertising vacancies online rather than through an office open to the public.
Review summary: Reviewers often mention prompt maintenance, friendly and professional staff, and quick replies to concerns.
310 E Magnolia St, Bellingham, WA 98225
North Ridge Property Management, based in Bellingham, manages townhomes and apartments in Whatcom County, handling leasing, tenant screening, marketing, maintenance and rent collection for the communities it oversees.
Review summary: Reviewers, mostly apartment and townhome residents, describe a responsive, helpful manager who handles work orders quickly and makes leasing easy.
810 Harris Ave, Bellingham, WA 98225
Local Property Management is a family-run company based in Bellingham that manages and leases apartments, homes and commercial spaces for renters and owners from Seattle to Blaine.
In their words: “Local Property Management is a Bellingham-based, family-run property management company which serves the needs of both residential and commercial renters from Seattle to Blaine, WA and all communities in between.”
Review summary: Most reviewers, mainly renters, describe a responsive, caring team, quick maintenance and fair rents, though a couple report rude treatment and fines.
Serves the Bellingham area · no public office address, so no map pin
Gather Property Management manages apartments in and around Bellingham and Ferndale, offering apartment management and leasing for multifamily owners in Whatcom County.
Windermere Property Management, operating as Windermere Management by Ebright Wight, has worked in Bellingham since 1962, managing residential, student, condo, HOA and commercial properties across Whatcom County, with tenant screening, rent collection, 24/7 maintenance and online owner statements.
Review summary: Reviewers often mention friendly, helpful staff and prompt service, though a couple of tenants report poor experiences.
909 Squalicum Pkwy Ste 107, Bellingham, WA 98225
OMNI Property Management is a Bellingham company owned by longtime Whatcom County residents, managing single and multi-unit residential properties and condos with rent collection, tenant screening, maintenance and repairs, and affordable housing program guidance.
In their words: “We specialize in Whatcom County Property Management and Property Management in Bellingham in particular.”
11 Bellwether Way #111, Bellingham, WA 98225
Home Run Property Management, based in Bellingham, manages residential rentals, mainly single-family homes, with tenant placement, rent collection, maintenance and listings, and also helps owners buy and sell homes.
In their words: “We take pride in every property we manage and keep meticulous records for every property we list.”
Landmark Real Estate Management is a locally owned Bellingham company in business since 1993, managing single-family, multifamily, retail, office, industrial and mixed-use properties across Whatcom and Skagit counties, with tenant management, lease administration, vendor coordination and accounting.
In their words: “One point of contact for commercial, residential, and mixed-use portfolios.”
Review summary: Reviewers, mostly renters, often mention helpful, kind leasing staff and quick, responsive answers to questions.
1211 Mill Ave #102, Bellingham, WA 98225
Evergreen Properties NW is a property management company with an office in Bellingham, Washington, leasing and managing residential rental units for property owners in the Bellingham area.
3212 Mt Baker Hwy, Bellingham, WA 98226
Premium Rentals is a property management company with an office in Bellingham, Washington, offering rental property services to owners and tenants in the Bellingham area.
3800 Byron Ave STE 112, Bellingham, WA 98229
PURE Property Management of Washington is the Bellingham office of the PURE Property Management brand, managing single-family rentals in Bellingham, Ferndale, Lynden, Mount Vernon, Anacortes, Burlington, Arlington and Marysville, with tenant screening, leasing, rent collection, maintenance coordination and reporting.
In their words: “We handle everything from advertising your property and finding reliable residents to efficient repairs and smart money management.”
Review summary: Most reviewers mention quick, well-communicated maintenance repairs and helpful, professional staff.
557 W Bakerview Rd #108, Bellingham, WA 98226
Roma Management is a small, locally owned Bellingham company managing single-family homes and apartments in Bellingham, Whatcom County and Snohomish County, with marketing, tenant selection, showings, rent collection, inspections, maintenance coordination and accounting.
Review summary: Most reviewers, largely tenants, describe friendly, caring staff, while a few report unresolved complaints and deposit disputes.
Serves the Bellingham area · no public office address, so no map pin
The Joseph Group - Property Management & Real Estate Services (formerly ACP) serves the Bellingham area and manages single-family homes, townhomes and small multi-family properties in Edmonds, Tacoma, Seattle, Bellevue, Kitsap Peninsula and Whidbey Island.
809 W Orchard Dr #8, Bellingham, WA 98225
Access Real Estate Services, based in Bellingham, manages single-family homes, duplexes, multi-unit buildings and apartments across Whatcom and Skagit counties, including Ferndale, Lynden, Burlington and Mount Vernon, with maintenance, bookkeeping and rental market analysis.
In their words: “We offer a full range of property management services tailored to you.”
Review summary: Most reviewers, owners and tenants alike, describe a responsive team that handles repairs quickly, though a few report unanswered calls.
1111 N Forest St, Bellingham, WA 98225
Hammer Properties NW, based in Bellingham, manages single-family homes, multi-unit buildings, apartments and student rentals in Whatcom County, with leasing, tenant screening, rent collection and maintenance, and also handles real estate sales.
In their words: “From the acquisition of properties to finding qualified tenants, maintenance and collecting rents, we can do it all.”
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Rents in Bellingham are $43 below the Whatcom County typical.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Rent rose in 4 of the last 12 months: +$50 in all since Oct 2025.
Green: rent went up that month. Grey: it went down.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Bellingham's typical asking rent is $43 (2.2%) below the county. The gap is growing compared with a year ago.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Bellingham is number 4 of 4 cities in the county by typical asking rent.
Cities with at least 13 months of Zillow data. Linked cities have their own page.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed, 1-year change. Data through September 2026.
Rents here usually rise most in February, March and April, so those are good months to list your rental.
Average change from the month before, 11 years of data.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Past growth, not a forecast. Rents can go down as well as up. Your own rent depends on the home, its condition and the lease.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
| City | Typical rent | 1 year | Managers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bellingham | $1,908 | +2.7% | 19 |
| Ferndale | $2,110 | +2.6% | 1 |
| Lynden | $1,971 | +1.5% | 2 |
| Anacortes | $2,550 | +2.5% | 2 |
| Mount Vernon | $2,402 | +4.4% | 4 |
| Oak Harbor | $1,967 | +4.5% | 6 |
| Arlington | $2,123 | +1.5% | 3 |
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, data through September 2026. Managers listed: our directory, October 2026.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024.
Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Fair Market Rents for fiscal year 2027, Bellingham, WA MSA. Used to set Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) limits.
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Compare the 19 property management companies in Bellingham, Whatcom County. Tick up to 3 to see them side by side, then request free quotes from all of them in one step. Highly rated managers based nearby, in Anacortes and Lynden, are listed below the local companies.
Zillow's typical asking rent in Bellingham is $1,908 (September 2026); +2.7% over the past year and +23.9% over five years. About 55.4% of homes in Bellingham are rented, and the rental vacancy rate is 3.1% (Census, 2020-2024).
We list 19 property management companies in Bellingham, WA: 16 with an office in the city and 3 that serve the area from elsewhere or without a public office address.
Zillow's typical asking rent in Bellingham was $1,908 a month in September 2026, +2.7% on a year earlier.
Over the 11 years Zillow has tracked, asking rents here have risen most in February, March and April. Listing in those months can help, but every property is different.
Fees depend on the company, the property and the services you need, and few companies publish them. Ask for a written quote that lists the monthly fee, leasing fee and any other charges. You can request quotes from up to 3 managers at once on this page.
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