Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Hill Neighborhood of Bellingham, WA from $700 (9 Rentals)
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South Hill, Bellingham, WA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Hill?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
South Hill Studio Apartments | $1,576 | $1,300 | $1,828 |
South Hill 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,530 | $1,175 | $2,800 |
South Hill 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,965 | $1,133 | $3,575 |
South Hill 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,062 | $800 | $3,000 |
South Hill 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,626 | $800 | $3,800 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 9 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the South Hill Neighborhood of Bellingham, WA.
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Cheapest Available South Hill Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Hill 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 Hill 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 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Hill, WA
As of April 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Hill area is the $0.88 price per square foot 4x2 D2 Model at Stateside in the in the WWU neighborhood starting from $1,015. The second greatest value South Hill apartment is the 2 Bedroom / 2 bath Model at Opera House starting at $3,500 with a $3.39 price per square foot in the WWU neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Hill apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Stateside | 4x2 D2 | 4BR,2BA | $0.88 |
Opera House | 2 Bedroom / 2 bath | 2BR,2BA | $3.39 |
Viking View | 3 Bed, 1.5 Bath | 3BR,1.5BA | $2.60 |
The Sandpiper | 2BR/2BA | 2BR,2BA | $2.54 |
Fairhaven Plaza | Studio B | Studio ,1BA | $3.21 |
New England Apartments | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.99 |
Stanford Apartments | McKenzie up, large K | 1BR,1BA | $3.00 |
The Wilder | S2 | 1BR,1BA | $3.62 |
Getting Around the South Hill Neighborhood in Bellingham, WA
Walk Score®
58 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
60 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
41 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Hill Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in South Hill?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South Hill is under $2,600.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Hill?
The cheapest apartment in South Hill is Stanford Apartments which is listed at $1,200, while the average apartment in South Hill costs $6,200.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in South 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 13 regular apartments in South 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 South Hill?
Cheap apartments in South Hill have an average cost of $496 which is $5,704 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Hill.
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