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

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Civic Center?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Civic Center Studio Apartments | $1,527 | $1,350 | $1,725 |
Civic Center 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,518 | $1,175 | $2,395 |
Civic Center 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,353 | $1,133 | $3,975 |
Civic Center 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,210 | $800 | $3,150 |
Civic Center 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,885 | $800 | $4,075 |
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There are currently 8 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Civic Center Neighborhood of Bellingham, WA.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Gateway Lofts | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,030 |
The Dex | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,400 |
Maritime Heritage | Studio (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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Regency Park | 4 Bedroom, 2 Bath | 4BR,2BA | $1.48 |
Stateside | 4x2 D2 | 4BR,2BA | $0.88 |
The Dex | 4 x 1 | 4BR,1BA | $3.44 |
40 Bellwether Way | 2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $3.56 |
The Sandpiper | 2BR/2BA | 2BR,2BA | $2.54 |
The Weatherby | 1 Bed+Den/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.90 |
Kerf | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.11 |
Maritime Heritage | Studio (429-456sqft.) | Studio ,1BA | $3.24 |
The Wilder | S2 | 1BR,1BA | $3.62 |
Gateway Lofts | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.94 |
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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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