Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Bellingham Neighborhood of Bellingham, WA from $500 (20 Rentals)

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The Millworks
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Millworks

100 W Laurel 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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1513 E St Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1513 E St Apartments

1513 E StBellingham, WA 98225
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Chelsea Lofts
Studio Apartments

Chelsea Lofts

835 N State StBellingham, WA 98225
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The Turnstone
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Turnstone

1020 Railroad AveBellingham, WA 98225
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Purnell
1 Bedroom Apartments

Purnell

2603 Elm StBellingham, WA 98225
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The Dex
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

The Dex

904 E Chestnut StBellingham, WA 98225
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Sea Home View
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sea Home View

3010 Ferry AveBellingham, WA 98225
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1118 N Forest
Studio Apartments

1118 N Forest

1118 N Forest StBellingham, WA 98225

Downtown Bellingham, Bellingham, WA Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Gateway LoftsStudioStudio,1BA$1,030
Timberline Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,295
The DexStudioStudio,1BA$1,400
Park Place ApartmentsOpen 1 ( Studio + Den)Studio,1BA$1,495
Maritime Heritage0BR/1.0BAStudio,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
823 N Garden St, Unit 2823 N Garden St3BR,1BA$2.00
Samish Flats Luxury Apartment Homes!3BR/2.0BA3BR,2BA$1.70
ParksideNova2BR,2.5BA$2.38
Briarwood Apartments2 BD/2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.18
Forest Park2x12BR,1BA$2.06
Civic Field ApartmentsCivic 3 BD3BR,2BA$2.11
Monterra ApartmentsRenovated 2-Bedroom Apartment2BR,1BA$2.27
813 Billy Frank Jr. St2x12BR,1BA$2.52
Maple Park ApartmentsAlder1BR,1BA$2.45
Timberline Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.07

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Bellingham, Bellingham, WA

Ranked #7

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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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

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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