Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Samish Hill Neighborhood of Bellingham, WA from $500 (36 Rentals)
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The Calypso at Samish Hill

South Campus Place

Samish Station I & II

Samish Station III

109 Samish Way

Maritime Heritage

Inglewood Apartments

New England Apartments
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Fairhaven Plaza

Harvard Suites

Kerf

501 Voltaire Ct

Monterra Apartments

Bella Mar
Samish Hill, Bellingham, WA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Samish Hill?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Samish Hill Studio Apartments | $1,501 | $1,300 | $1,828 |
Samish Hill 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,668 | $1,175 | $2,800 |
Samish Hill 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,107 | $1,133 | $3,575 |
Samish Hill 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,352 | $800 | $3,395 |
Samish Hill 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,196 | $800 | $4,075 |
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There are currently 36 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Samish Hill Neighborhood of Bellingham, WA.
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Cheapest Available Samish Hill Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Samish Hill area of Bellingham, WA is a Studio unit found at Gateway Lofts priced from $1,030. The Dex has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,400. Here are the most affordable Samish Hill apartments for rent in Bellingham, WA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Gateway Lofts | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,030 |
The Dex | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,400 |
Maritime Heritage | Studio (429-456sqft.) | Studio,1BA | $1,400 |
New England Apartments | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,420 |
Fairhaven Plaza | Studio A | Studio,1BA | $1,454 |
Kerf | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,495 |
Regency Park | 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1,573 |
Opera House | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,650 |
Monterra Apartments | Large 2-Bedroom Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1,775 |
813 Billy Frank Jr. St | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1,825 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Samish Hill, WA
As of April 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Samish Hill area is the $1.48 price per square foot 4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Model at Regency Park in the in the Puget neighborhood starting from $1,741. The second greatest value Samish Hill apartment is the 4x2 D2 Model at Stateside starting at $1,015 with a $0.88 price per square foot in the WWU neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Samish Hill apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Regency Park | 4 Bedroom, 2 Bath | 4BR,2BA | $1.48 |
Stateside | 4x2 D2 | 4BR,2BA | $0.88 |
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 |
Old Mill Village | Aspen | 1BR,1BA | $2.55 |
813 Billy Frank Jr. St | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.52 |
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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Getting Around the Samish Hill Neighborhood in Bellingham, WA
Walk Score®
70 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
66 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
42 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Samish Hill Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Samish Hill?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Samish Hill is under $1,825.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Samish Hill?
The cheapest apartment in Samish Hill is New England Apartments which is listed at $1,420, while the average apartment in Samish Hill costs $5,425.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Samish Hill?
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 17 regular apartments in Samish Hill 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 Samish Hill?
Cheap apartments in Samish Hill have an average cost of $339 which is $5,086 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Samish Hill.
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