Lynden

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Lynden, WA Area Guide

Diverse scenery in this northern Washington State town

Suburban Vibrant Park-Like Exciting Events Nature River

Situated less than six miles south of the U.S.-Canada border, Lynden provides residents with a diverse mix of picturesque surroundings, great schools, and exciting entertainment options. Manicured lawns and charming Dutch architecture are abundant in Lynden, and there’s a variety of single-family home rentals and townhome communities all around the area. Lynden’s downtown area is just steps away from the Nooksack River. Grover Street offers up Dutch-style bakeries, pizzeria, boutiques, and bars where locals gather and enjoy the vibrant setting of the city.

Bender Fields-Lynden Parks and the Northwest Washington Fair and Event Center help put Lynden on the map for annual events and community gatherings, with the former providing acres of screen space, walking trails, and bicycle trails. The trails of nearby state forests and the waters of Birch Bay and the Pacific are less than an hour away, to the east and west respectively.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Lynden, WA is $1,469 for a studio, $1,515 for one bedroom, $1,802 for two bedrooms, and $2,058 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Lynden has increased by 3.3% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,515/month
531 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Lynden, WA is for everyday living.

Somewhat walkable

Walkability

30 / 100

Limited public transit

Transit

30 / 100

Exceptionally drivable

Drivability

100 / 100

Somewhat bikeable

Bikeability

30 / 100

Schools

Vossbeck Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

Isom Intermediate School

Public

Grades K-5

Fisher Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

Meridian Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

Lynden Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

Lynden High School

Public

Grades 9-12

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Sardis Raptor Center

Airports

  • Bellingham International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.