Bellingham, WA
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Overview
Annual Rev
$39.7k
12 mo avg
↓14%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
30%
12 mo avg
↓10%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
$285
12 mo avg
↑11%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
36 days
12 mo avg
↓6 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
$80
12 mo avg
↓21%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Bellingham market data as of September 2026. Data covers Airbnb, VRBO, and Booking.com listings. Values are seasonally influenced; rounding applied for readability.
Revenue per listing by bedroom
Bedroom count:
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Short-term rental supply growth
Performance metrics by bedroom
Bedrooms
Annual Rev
Avg. Zestimate
Gross yield
Supply
Amenity revenue impact
| Amenity | Est. revenue impact |
|---|---|
| Hot Tub | +17% $6,744/yr |
| Sauna | 🔒 +1•% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| EV Charger | 🔒 +9% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Lake Access | 🔒 +8% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Internet | 🔒 +6% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Pets Allowed | 🔒 +5% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Barbecue | 🔒 +4% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| TV | 🔒 +3% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Bicycles | 🔒 +1% · $•••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
Nightly rate by day of week
Occupancy rate by day of week
Listings by channel
Listings by rental type
Listings by amenities
Listings by size
4+ bedrooms (0%)
Listings by availability
Length of stay by bedroom
2 bedrooms (4.6 nights)
3 bedrooms (4.5 nights)
1 bedroom (4.2 nights)
4+ bedrooms (3.9 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms ($204)
3 bedrooms ($173)
2 bedrooms ($127)
1 bedroom ($75)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (64%)
Independent hosts (36%)
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Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Bellingham market averaged 1,588 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 1% from a year earlier and up 15% over two years.
An average Bellingham listing earns $37K/year. High-performing listings earn $73K, while low-performing listings earn $16K.
Median Bellingham home prices by size are 1-bedroom $288K, 2-bedroom $444K, 3-bedroom $592K, and 4+ bedroom $717K.
Average gross yield is 7%, reaching 14% for high-performing listings. Gross yield excludes financing and operating costs, so net profitability varies by property.
Average occupancy in Bellingham is 29%, producing RevPAR of $77 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings have the highest average gross yield at 9%. They average $63K/year in revenue against a $717K median purchase price.
Rules vary across Bellingham. Bellingham: Strict. Requires business license and conditional use permit in most zones. Primary residence requirement enforced - must live on property 9+ months/year. No more than 2 guest rooms. City actively monitors platforms and issues violations. Limited STRs allowed, making permits difficult to obtain in residential areas. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Bellingham Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has grown 1% year-over-year, while RevPAR has decreased 1%, showing no clear supply-demand imbalance.
RevPAR is highest in August and July; it is lowest in November and April.
The most common amenities are Kitchen (96%), Internet (96%), Heating (94%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Washing Machine (+44%), Lake Access (+43%), Sauna (+35%).
Average daily rate in Bellingham is $308, up 18% year-over-year. Rates peak in July and are lowest in April.
Guests in Bellingham book an average of 37 days in advance, down 3% from last year. Booking windows range from 33 days for 1-bedroom listings to 49 days for 4+ bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Tuesday. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Tuesday. Weekend occupancy is 58% higher than weekday occupancy.