
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fairhaven Neighborhood of Bellingham, WA from $500 (16 Rentals)
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109 Samish Way

The Calypso at Samish Hill

Stanford Apartments
Fairhaven, Bellingham, WA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Fairhaven?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Fairhaven Studio Apartments | $1,508 | $1,250 | $1,828 |
Fairhaven 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,557 | $800 | $2,800 |
Fairhaven 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,089 | $1,133 | $5,400 |
Fairhaven 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,173 | $800 | $3,150 |
Fairhaven 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,532 | $800 | $3,740 |
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There are currently 16 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Fairhaven Neighborhood of Bellingham, WA.
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Cheapest Available Fairhaven Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Fairhaven area of Bellingham, WA is a Studio unit found at The Calypso at Samish Hill priced from $1,270. Stanford Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,300. Here are the most affordable Fairhaven apartments for rent in Bellingham, WA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Calypso at Samish Hill | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,270 |
Stanford Apartments | McKenzie up, small K | 1BR,1BA | $1,300 |
The Dex | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,400 |
New England Apartments | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,420 |
Fairhaven Plaza | Studio A | Studio,1BA | $1,454 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fairhaven, WA
As of April 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the Fairhaven area is the $0.88 price per square foot 4x2 D2 Model at Stateside in the in the WWU neighborhood starting from $1,015. The second greatest value Fairhaven apartment is the 3-Bed 2-Bath Model at Harvard Suites starting at $2,630 with a $2.58 price per square foot in the WWU neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Fairhaven apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Stateside | 4x2 D2 | 4BR,2BA | $0.88 |
Harvard Suites | 3-Bed 2-Bath | 3BR,2BA | $2.58 |
Viking View | 3 Bed, 1.5 Bath | 3BR,1.5BA | $2.53 |
Monterra Apartments | Renovated 2-Bedroom Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $2.27 |
813 Billy Frank Jr. St | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.52 |
The Calypso at Samish Hill | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.20 |
Fairhaven Plaza | Studio B | Studio ,1BA | $3.21 |
Kerf | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.11 |
New England Apartments | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.99 |
Stanford Apartments | McKenzie up, large K | 1BR,1BA | $3.25 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleFairhaven, Bellingham, WA
Ranked #8
Among neighborhoods in Bellingham, WA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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Getting Around the Fairhaven Neighborhood in Bellingham, WA
Walk Score®
86 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
78 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
37 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Fairhaven Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Fairhaven?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Fairhaven is under $2,525.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Fairhaven?
The cheapest apartment in Fairhaven is Stanford Apartments which is listed at $1,300, while the average apartment in Fairhaven costs $5,500.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Fairhaven?
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 3 regular apartments in Fairhaven 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 Fairhaven?
Cheap apartments in Fairhaven have an average cost of $266 which is $5,234 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fairhaven.
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