
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Bellingham Neighborhood of Bellingham, WA from $500 (20 Rentals)
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Samish Station I & II

Maritime Heritage

Samish Station III
Downtown Bellingham, Bellingham, WA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Bellingham?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Downtown Bellingham Studio Apartments | $1,541 | $1,345 | $1,725 |
Downtown Bellingham 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,722 | $1,495 | $2,815 |
Downtown Bellingham 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,132 | $1,595 | $3,250 |
Downtown Bellingham 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,199 | $1,119 | $2,450 |
Downtown Bellingham 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,461 | $909 | $3,995 |
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There are currently 20 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Bellingham Neighborhood of Bellingham, WA.
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Cheapest Available Downtown Bellingham Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Bellingham area of Bellingham, WA is a Studio unit found at Gateway Lofts priced from $1,030. Timberline Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,295. Here are the most affordable Downtown Bellingham 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 |
Timberline Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,295 |
The Dex | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,400 |
Park Place Apartments | Open 1 ( Studio + Den) | Studio,1BA | $1,495 |
Maritime Heritage | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,500 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Bellingham, WA
As of February 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Bellingham area is the $2.00 price per square foot 823 N Garden St Model at 823 N Garden St, Unit 2 in the in the WWU neighborhood starting from $2,400. The second greatest value Downtown Bellingham apartment is the 3BR/2.0BA Model at Samish Flats Luxury Apartment Homes! starting at $1,895 with a $1.70 price per square foot in the WWU neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Bellingham apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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823 N Garden St, Unit 2 | 823 N Garden St | 3BR,1BA | $2.00 |
Samish Flats Luxury Apartment Homes! | 3BR/2.0BA | 3BR,2BA | $1.70 |
Parkside | Nova | 2BR,2.5BA | $2.38 |
Briarwood Apartments | 2 BD/2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.18 |
Forest Park | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.06 |
Civic Field Apartments | Civic 3 BD | 3BR,2BA | $2.11 |
Monterra Apartments | Renovated 2-Bedroom Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $2.27 |
813 Billy Frank Jr. St | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.52 |
Maple Park Apartments | Alder | 1BR,1BA | $2.45 |
Timberline Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.07 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown Bellingham, Bellingham, WA
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Among neighborhoods in Bellingham, WA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Downtown Bellingham, Bellingham, WA
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Getting Around the Downtown Bellingham Neighborhood in Bellingham, WA
Walk Score®
91 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
86 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
52 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Bellingham Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Downtown Bellingham?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Downtown Bellingham is at Gateway Lofts listed at $1,030.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Bellingham Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Bellingham Apartment is $1,295 at Timberline Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown Bellingham Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Bellingham is starting from $1,680 at Maple Park Apartments.
What is the most affordable Downtown Bellingham Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Downtown Bellingham Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Civic Field Apartments and starts from $1,775.
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