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Bellingham, WA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Bellingham, WA

Pricing Updated: 03/25/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Bellingham, WA area range in price from $790 to $5,025 with an overall median price of $3,454. The three Bellingham neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Silver Beach at $1,175, Central Business District at $790, and South Hill at $790. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Bellingham Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Silver Beach$1,950$1,175832
Central Business District$2,205$7901023
South Hill$2,320$790861
Fairhaven$2,500$7901784
WWU$2,502$7901731
Happy Valley$2,505$7901014
Samish$2,505$7901720
Birchwood$2,550$1,300995
Edgemoor$2,630$790990
South Bellingham$2,630$790990

Cheapest Available Bellingham Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Bellingham, WA is a 4 Beds unit found at Taylor Heights in the WWU neighborhood priced from $825. Gateway Lofts in the Puget neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,030. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Bellingham apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Taylor Heights4x2 - By the Bedroom4BR,2BA$825
Gateway LoftsStudioStudio,1BA$1,030
Woodrose ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1,187
The Village Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,300
Stanford ApartmentsMcKenzie up, small K1BR,1BA$1,300

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bellingham, WA

As of March 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Bellingham area is the $1.73 price per square foot 3 Beds, 2 baths Model at Tremezzo North in the in the Guide Meridian neighborhood starting from $2,100. The second greatest value Bellingham apartment is the 3x2 Model at THE MEADOWS BY VINTAGE starting at $1,557 with a $1.39 price per square foot in the Guide Meridian neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Bellingham apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Tremezzo North3 Beds, 2 baths3BR,2BA$1.73
THE MEADOWS BY VINTAGE3x23BR,2BA$1.39
University Heights4x2 - By the Bedroom4BR,2BA$0.76
Samish Flats Luxury Apartment Homes!3BR/2.0BA3BR,2BA$1.99
Regency Park2 Bedroom, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.50
Heather Commons2 Bed, 1 Bath B60 - Commons I2BR,1BA$1.82
The U3x2 - By the Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.08
Viking Gardens3x2 - By the Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.03
The MeadowsOne Bedroom Unit1BR,1BA$2.00
The Village Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.98

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Frequently Asked Questions about Bellingham

What type of rentals are currently available in Bellingham?

There are currently 280 Apartments for Rent in Bellingham, WA with pricing that ranges from $790 to $5,025. There are also 98 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Bellingham ranging from $1,595 to $6,350.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Bellingham?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Bellingham ranges from $1,595 to $6,350 with an average monthly rent of $3,907.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Bellingham?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Bellingham range from $800 to $3,395, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,050 to $4,700. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,695 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $800.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money

Written by: Amber Kanuckel

With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.

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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.

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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting

Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD

While many apartment buildings are “no smoking” properties, it’s hard to know exactly how many. In 2017, the National Apartment Association reported more than half of rental properties had smoke free policies.

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How Your Move-In Inspection Can Protect Your Security Deposit

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

If you’re anything like most people, housing costs represent a huge chunk of your monthly budget. On top of that, moving can be both a stressful and expensive affair.