2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Bellingham, WA (151 Rentals)

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property at 1304 Ellis St

1304 Ellis St

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2604 Douglas Ave

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112 37th St

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Bellingham 2 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: May 18, 2025

There are currently 342 available 2 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over Bellingham, WA that range in price from $1,133 to $3,975. Downtown Bellingham, Puget and Fairhaven are the neighborhoods that currently have the most 2 Bedroom availability. Here is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Bellingham with the most available 2 Bedroom apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
Downtown Bellingham26$2,050$1,133
Puget26$2,050$1,133
Fairhaven22$2,015$1,133
Sehome22$2,015$1,133
WWU22$1,982$1,133
Guide Meridian21$2,375$1,625
Samish21$2,015$1,133
Samish Hill21$1,950$1,133
Birchwood20$2,375$1,625
Meridian18$2,375$1,625

Largest Available Bellingham 2 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 2 Bedroom apartment unit in Bellingham, WA is found at The Weatherby in the Guide Meridian neighborhood and is 1,331 square feet priced from $3,395. Kerf in the WWU neighborhood has the second largest 2 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,307 square feet and currently listed start at $2,795. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in Bellingham:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
The Weatherby2 Bed/2.5 Bath1,331 Sq Ft$3,395
KerfTwo Bedroom, Two Bath1,307 Sq Ft$2,795
Park Place Apartments2Bd/2Ba+Den1,039 Sq Ft$2,395
Opera House2 Bedroom / 2 bath1,031 Sq Ft$3,500
The Calypso at Samish Hill2x11,020 Sq Ft$1,832
40 Bellwether Way2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom1,005 Sq Ft$3,200
ParksideNova999 Sq Ft$2,375
Crescent2 Bed, 2 Bath C993 Sq Ft$2,750

Cheapest Available Bellingham 2 Bedroom Apartments

As of May 18, 2025 the lowest priced 2 Bedroom apartment unit in Bellingham, WA is the 2 Bed, 1 Bath B60 - Commons I Model starting from $1,511 at Heather Commons in the Guide Meridian neighborhood. The second most affordable Bellingham 2 Bedroom is the 2 BR/1 BA Model at Village on the Green Apartments starting at $1,625 in the Birchwood neighborhood. The average price for all 2 Bedroom apartments in Bellingham is currently $2,226. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 2 Bedroom options in Bellingham:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Heather Commons2 Bed, 1 Bath B60 - Commons I$1,511
Village on the Green Apartments2 BR/1 BA$1,625
The Village Apartments2 bedroom$1,650
Edgemont2 Bedroom, 1 Bath$1,695
Rhododendron Court2-Bed 1-Bath$1,700
The MeadowsTwo Bedroom Unit$1,750
Monterra ApartmentsLarge 2-Bedroom Apartment$1,775
813 Billy Frank Jr. St2x1$1,825
The Calypso at Samish Hill2x1$1,832

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Bellingham Overview

Bellingham, WA is a gorgeous coastal city located between Seattle and Vancouver in the Pacific Northwest. The availability of Bellingham apartments is plentiful with many different communities to choose from. It’s near a large college, so the youthful spirit of the town comes through with all kinds of activities for people that love the outdoors to do. The vibe is artsy and free spirited, but is also a nice place to raise a family. 

Why live in Bellingham, WA?

Living in any of the ideal Bellingham apartments is going to put you in a location you will love. The city is very bike-friendly with many different outdoor activities to enjoy along Bellingham Bay. There are also gorgeous mountains to hike, like the Chuckanut Mountains along the Skagit Valley. The population of college students that live in the city is big so rent tends to be more affordable than in a city like Seattle. 

Bellingham, WA
Population: 90,665

Ranked #366

in US Census Population by City

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Bellingham, WA

Ranked #267

Among cities in Washington for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around Bellingham, WA

Walk Score®

60 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

64 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

36 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about 2 Bedroom Bellingham Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Bellingham with 2 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 2 Bedroom in Bellingham is at Heather Commons listed at $1,511.

How much is the average rent for a 2 Bedroom Bellingham Apartment?

The average rent for a 2 Bedroom Apartment in Bellingham is $2,226.

What is the largest available 2 Bedroom Bellingham Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Bellingham is a 1,331 square feet unit starting from $3,395 at The Weatherby.

What is the average size for Bellingham 2 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 2 Bedroom rental in Bellingham is currently 1,049 sq ft.

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