Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Happy Valley Neighborhood of Bellingham, WA from $700 (20 Rentals)

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109 Samish Way

BellinghamWA98225

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817 25th St
4 Bedroom Apartments

817 25th St

817 25th StBellingham, WA 98225
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Laurel Court
Studio Apartments

Laurel Court

1025-1031 23rd 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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Arise Bellingham
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Arise Bellingham

621 32nd StBellingham, WA 98225
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Happy Valley, Bellingham, WA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Happy Valley Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Happy Valley area of Bellingham, WA is a 1 Bed unit found at Stanford Apartments priced from $1,200. New England Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,420. Here are the most affordable Happy Valley apartments for rent in Bellingham, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Stanford ApartmentsMcKenzie up, small K1BR,1BA$1,200
New England Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1,420
Fairhaven PlazaStudio AStudio,1BA$1,454
Opera HouseStudioStudio,1BA$1,650
Monterra ApartmentsLarge 2-Bedroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1,775

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Happy Valley, WA

As of April 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Happy Valley area is the $2.58 price per square foot 3-Bed 2-Bath Model at Harvard Suites in the in the WWU neighborhood starting from $2,630. The second greatest value Happy Valley apartment is the 2x1 Model at The Calypso at Samish Hill starting at $1,832 with a $1.80 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Harvard Suites3-Bed 2-Bath3BR,2BA$2.58
The Calypso at Samish Hill2x12BR,1BA$1.80
Viking View3 Bed, 1.5 Bath3BR,1.5BA$2.60
Briarwood Apartments2 BD/1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.22
Monterra ApartmentsRenovated 2-Bedroom Apartment2BR,1BA$2.27
The Sandpiper2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$2.54
813 Billy Frank Jr. St2x12BR,1BA$2.52
303 Elwood Ct, Unit 101303 Elwood Ct1BR,1BA$2.40
New England Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$2.99
Stanford ApartmentsMcKenzie up, large K1BR,1BA$3.00

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Happy Valley, Bellingham, WA

Ranked #7

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet 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

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 $1,995.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Happy Valley?

The cheapest apartment in Happy Valley is Stanford Apartments which is listed at $1,200, while the average apartment in Happy Valley costs $4,950.

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 10 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 $422 which is $4,528 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Happy Valley.

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