Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Happy Valley Neighborhood of Bellingham, WA from $700 (20 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Happy Valley area of Bellingham.

Stanford Apartments

The Calypso at Samish Hill

South Campus Place

303 Elwood Ct, Unit 101

Samish Station I & II

Samish Station III

109 Samish Way

Inglewood Apartments

New England Apartments
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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 | $1,451 | $1,300 | $1,828 |
Happy Valley 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,581 | $1,175 | $2,800 |
Happy Valley 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,973 | $1,133 | $3,575 |
Happy Valley 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,252 | $800 | $2,970 |
Happy Valley 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,838 | $800 | $3,740 |
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There are currently 20 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 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Stanford Apartments | McKenzie up, small K | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
New England Apartments | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,420 |
Fairhaven Plaza | Studio A | Studio,1BA | $1,454 |
Opera House | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,650 |
Monterra Apartments | Large 2-Bedroom Apartment | 2BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Harvard Suites | 3-Bed 2-Bath | 3BR,2BA | $2.58 |
The Calypso at Samish Hill | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.80 |
Viking View | 3 Bed, 1.5 Bath | 3BR,1.5BA | $2.60 |
Briarwood Apartments | 2 BD/1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.22 |
Monterra Apartments | Renovated 2-Bedroom Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $2.27 |
The Sandpiper | 2BR/2BA | 2BR,2BA | $2.54 |
813 Billy Frank Jr. St | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.52 |
303 Elwood Ct, Unit 101 | 303 Elwood Ct | 1BR,1BA | $2.40 |
New England Apartments | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.99 |
Stanford Apartments | McKenzie up, large K | 1BR,1BA | $3.00 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleHappy Valley, Bellingham, WA
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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
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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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