
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Bellingham Neighborhood of Bellingham, WA from $700 (18 Rentals)
Cheap Apartments in the South Bellingham area of Bellingham.


Stanford Apartments

The Calypso at Samish Hill

South Campus Place

303 Elwood Ct, Unit 101

The Sandpiper

Inglewood Apartments

New England Apartments
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South Bellingham, Bellingham, WA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Bellingham?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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South Bellingham Studio Apartments | $1,457 | $1,300 | $1,828 |
South Bellingham 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,635 | $1,175 | $2,800 |
South Bellingham 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,016 | $1,133 | $3,575 |
South Bellingham 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,171 | $800 | $2,970 |
South Bellingham 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,814 | $800 | $3,740 |
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There are currently 18 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the South Bellingham Neighborhood of Bellingham, WA.
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Cheapest Available South Bellingham Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Bellingham 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 South Bellingham 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 |
The Sandpiper | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,475 |
Opera House | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,650 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Bellingham, WA
As of May 07, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Bellingham 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 South Bellingham 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 South Bellingham 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 |
Blair Park | I | 1BR,2BA | $3.19 |
Monterra Apartments | Renovated 2-Bedroom Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $2.27 |
The Sandpiper | 2BR/1BA | 2BR,1BA | $3.04 |
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 |
Sky Vue | 3x1.5 Standard Bedroom | 3BR,1.5BA | $2.96 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSouth Bellingham, Bellingham, WA
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
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Getting Around the South Bellingham Neighborhood in Bellingham, WA
Walk Score®
45 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
48 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
29 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Bellingham Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in South Bellingham?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South Bellingham is under $2,600.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Bellingham?
The cheapest apartment in South Bellingham is Stanford Apartments which is listed at $1,200, while the average apartment in South Bellingham costs $4,950.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in South Bellingham?
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 11 regular apartments in South Bellingham 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 South Bellingham?
Cheap apartments in South Bellingham have an average cost of $424 which is $4,526 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Bellingham.
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