Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Happy Valley Neighborhood of Bellingham, WA from $700 (19 Rentals)
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Stanford Apartments

Samish Station I & II

Inglewood Apartments

Samish Station III

The Calypso at Samish Hill

Fairhaven Plaza

Harvard Suites

Monterra Apartments
Happy Valley, Bellingham, WA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Happy Valley?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Happy Valley Studio Apartments | $1,485 | $1,350 | $1,828 |
Happy Valley 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,518 | $1,175 | $2,800 |
Happy Valley 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,897 | $1,590 | $3,500 |
Happy Valley 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,331 | $800 | $2,970 |
Happy Valley 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,037 | $800 | $3,740 |
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There are currently 19 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Happy Valley Neighborhood of Bellingham, WA.
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Cheapest Available Happy Valley Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Happy Valley area of Bellingham, WA is a 4 Beds unit found at Taylor Heights priced from $825. Stanford Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,300. Here are the most affordable Happy Valley apartments for rent in Bellingham, WA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Taylor Heights | 4x2 - By the Bedroom | 4BR,2BA | $825 |
Stanford Apartments | McKenzie up, small K | 1BR,1BA | $1,300 |
Fairhaven Park | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,450 |
Fairhaven Plaza | Studio A | Studio,1BA | $1,454 |
Opera House | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,595 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Happy Valley, WA
As of April 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Happy Valley area is the $0.76 price per square foot 4x2 - By the Bedroom Model at University Heights in the in the WWU neighborhood starting from $835. The second greatest value Happy Valley apartment is the 3 Bed, 1.5 Bath Model at Viking View starting at $2,525 with a $2.53 price per square foot in the WWU neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Happy Valley apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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University Heights | 4x2 - By the Bedroom | 4BR,2BA | $0.76 |
Viking View | 3 Bed, 1.5 Bath | 3BR,1.5BA | $2.53 |
Samish Flats Luxury Apartment Homes! | 3BR/2.0BA | 3BR,2BA | $1.99 |
Briarwood Apartments | 2 BD/2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.29 |
Orchard Meadows | 2 Bed 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.11 |
The U | 3x2 - By the Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.08 |
Monterra Apartments | Renovated 2-Bedroom Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $2.27 |
Viking Gardens | 3x2 - By the Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.03 |
813 Billy Frank Jr. St | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.52 |
Fairhaven Park | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.23 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleHappy Valley, Bellingham, WA
Ranked #7
Among neighborhoods in Bellingham, WA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
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Getting Around the Happy Valley Neighborhood in Bellingham, WA
Walk Score®
55 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
55 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
39 / 100
Some Transit
A few 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 Happy Valley Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Happy Valley?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Happy Valley is under $1,895.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Happy Valley?
The cheapest apartment in Happy Valley is Stanford Apartments which is listed at $1,300, while the average apartment in Happy Valley costs $2,500.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Happy Valley?
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 6 regular apartments in Happy Valley 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 Happy Valley?
Cheap apartments in Happy Valley have an average cost of $451 which is $2,049 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Happy Valley.
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