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Bellingham, WA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Bellingham, WA

Pricing Updated: 04/08/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Bellingham, WA area range in price from $1,595 to $5,850 with an overall median price of $5,177. The three Bellingham neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Guide Meridian at $1,750, Birchwood at $1,750, and Mount Baker at $2,250. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Bellingham Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Guide Meridian$3,000$1,7502
Birchwood$4,350$1,7501
Mount Baker$4,395$2,2501
Silver Beach$4,395$2,0752
Lettered Streets$5,250$1,7957
Puget$5,250$1,59515
Samish Hill$5,250$1,59513
Sunnyland$5,250$2,2502
Civic Center$5,425$1,59511
Samish$5,425$1,9006

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. The Wilder in the WWU neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,026. 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
The WilderD24BR,2BA$1,026
Gateway LoftsStudioStudio,1BA$1,030
Woodrose ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1,187
The Village Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,300

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bellingham, WA

As of April 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the Bellingham area is the $1.84 price per square foot 716 N. State St. Model at 716 N. State St., Unit 716 in the in the WWU neighborhood starting from $2,950. The second greatest value Bellingham apartment is the 4x2 Model at THE MEADOWS BY VINTAGE starting at $1,694 with a $1.25 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.
716 N. State St., Unit 716716 N. State St.3BR,2BA$1.84
THE MEADOWS BY VINTAGE4x24BR,2BA$1.25
Tremezzo North3 Beds, 2 baths3BR,2BA$1.73
Regency Park4 Bedroom, 2 Bath4BR,2BA$1.44
Stateside4x2 D24BR,2BA$0.88
University Heights4x2 - By the Bedroom4BR,2BA$0.76
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 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 278 Apartments for Rent in Bellingham, WA with pricing that ranges from $790 to $5,025. There are also 84 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Bellingham ranging from $1,400 to $5,850.

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 $1,400 to $5,850 with an average monthly rent of $3,538.

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 $2,250 to $4,000. 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.