Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Civic Center Neighborhood of Bellingham, WA from $500 (8 Rentals)

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The Millworks
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Millworks

100 W Laurel StBellingham, WA 98225
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Gateway Lofts
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Gateway Lofts

202 E Holly StBellingham, WA 98225
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1118 N Forest
Studio Apartments

1118 N Forest

1118 N Forest StBellingham, WA 98225
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The Shearwater
Studio Apartments

The Shearwater

200 E Maple StBellingham, WA 98225
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MARKETplace
Studio Apartments

MARKETplace

1225 Railroad AveBellingham, WA 98225
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Morse Landing
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Morse Landing

112 E Maple StBellingham, WA 98225

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Civic Center, Bellingham, WA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Civic Center Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Civic Center area of Bellingham, WA is a Studio unit found at Gateway Lofts priced from $1,030. The Dex has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,400. Here are the most affordable Civic Center apartments for rent in Bellingham, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Gateway LoftsStudioStudio,1BA$1,030
The DexStudioStudio,1BA$1,400
Maritime HeritageStudio (429-456sqft.)Studio,1BA$1,400

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Civic Center, WA

As of April 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Civic Center area is the $1.48 price per square foot 4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Model at Regency Park in the in the Puget neighborhood starting from $1,741. The second greatest value Civic Center apartment is the 4x2 D2 Model at Stateside starting at $1,015 with a $0.88 price per square foot in the WWU neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Civic Center apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Regency Park4 Bedroom, 2 Bath4BR,2BA$1.48
Stateside4x2 D24BR,2BA$0.88
The Dex4 x 14BR,1BA$3.44
40 Bellwether Way2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$3.56
The Sandpiper2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$2.54
The Weatherby1 Bed+Den/1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.90
KerfStudioStudio ,1BA$3.11
Maritime HeritageStudio (429-456sqft.)Studio ,1BA$3.24
The WilderS21BR,1BA$3.62
Gateway LoftsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.94

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Civic Center, Bellingham, WA

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Among neighborhoods in Bellingham, WA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Civic Center Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Civic Center?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Civic Center is under $2,175.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Civic Center?

The cheapest apartment in Civic Center is Kerf which is listed at $1,625, while the average apartment in Civic Center costs $6,200.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Civic Center?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 17 regular apartments in Civic Center that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Civic Center?

Cheap apartments in Civic Center have an average cost of $417 which is $5,783 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Civic Center.

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