1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Bellingham, WA (140 Rentals)

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Village at Baker Creek
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Village at Baker Creek

3820-3972 Primrose LnBellingham, WA 98226
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Sky View Apartments
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Sky View Apartments

1800 Texas StBellingham, WA 98229
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Twin Pines Apartments
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Twin Pines Apartments

611 Paloma LnBellingham, WA 98226
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Bellingham 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: July 29, 2025

There are currently 116 available 1 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over Bellingham, WA that range in price from $1,300 to $2,601. Puget, Mount Baker and Guide Meridian are the neighborhoods that currently have the most 1 Bedroom availability. Here is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Bellingham with the most available 1 Bedroom apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
Puget14$1,687$1,300
Mount Baker13$1,695$1,450
Guide Meridian12$1,845$1,350
Meridian12$1,922$1,350
Silver Beach11$1,702$1,450
Roosevelt10$1,685$1,450
Fairhaven6$1,670$1,300
Samish Hill5$1,650$1,402
WWU5$1,650$1,300
Downtown Bellingham4$1,650$1,402

Largest Available Bellingham 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Bellingham, WA is found at Blair Park in the WWU neighborhood and is 855 square feet priced from $2,325. The Weatherby in the Puget neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 798 square feet and currently listed start at $2,250. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Bellingham:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Blair ParkI855 Sq Ft$2,325
The Weatherby1 Bed + Den/2 Bath798 Sq Ft$2,250
Park Place Apartments1Bd/1Ba+Den796 Sq Ft$1,995
Opera House1 Bedroom720 Sq Ft$2,195
Crescent1 Bed, 1 Bath D678 Sq Ft$1,950
Eliza1-Bed 1-Bath678 Sq Ft$1,825
The Vantage - Bellingham's Premier Apartment BuildingThe Wonder 1 Bed 1 Bath600 Sq Ft$1,795
Sophia Place Apartments1BR/1.0BA585 Sq Ft$1,650
Fairhaven Plaza1 Bed, 1 Bath572 Sq Ft$1,802
Sunset Terrace1 Bed 1 Bath0 Sq Ft$1,450

Cheapest Available Bellingham 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of July 29, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Bellingham, WA is the 1 BR/1 BA Model starting from $1,425 at Village on the Green Apartments in the Birchwood neighborhood. The second most affordable Bellingham 1 Bedroom is the 1 Bed 1 Bath Model at Sunset Terrace starting at $1,450 in the Mount Baker neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Bellingham is currently $1,786. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Bellingham:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Village on the Green Apartments1 BR/1 BA$1,425
Sunset Terrace1 Bed 1 Bath$1,450
BARKLEY APARTMENTS1x1 B$1,582
1300 Telegraph Rd.1 Beds, 1 Baths$1,600
Sophia Place Apartments1BR/1.0BA$1,625
Kerf ApartmentsOpen 1x1$1,631
Old Mill VillageFawn$1,750
The Vantage - Bellingham's Premier Apartment BuildingThe Wonder 1 Bed 1 Bath$1,795
40 Bellwether Way1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom$1,800
Fairhaven Plaza1 Bed, 1 Bath$1,802

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Bellingham Overview

Bellingham, WA is a gorgeous coastal city located between Seattle and Vancouver in the Pacific Northwest. The availability of Bellingham apartments is plentiful with many different communities to choose from. It’s near a large college, so the youthful spirit of the town comes through with all kinds of activities for people that love the outdoors to do. The vibe is artsy and free spirited, but is also a nice place to raise a family. 

Why live in Bellingham, WA?

Living in any of the ideal Bellingham apartments is going to put you in a location you will love. The city is very bike-friendly with many different outdoor activities to enjoy along Bellingham Bay. There are also gorgeous mountains to hike, like the Chuckanut Mountains along the Skagit Valley. The population of college students that live in the city is big so rent tends to be more affordable than in a city like Seattle. 

Bellingham, WA
Population: 90,665

Ranked #366

in US Census Population by City

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Bellingham, WA

Ranked #182

Among cities in Washington for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around Bellingham, WA

Walk Score®

60 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

64 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

36 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Bellingham Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Bellingham with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Bellingham is at Village on the Green Apartments listed at $1,425.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Bellingham Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Bellingham is $1,786.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Bellingham Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Bellingham is a 855 square feet unit starting from $2,325 at Blair Park.

What is the average size for Bellingham 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Bellingham is currently 619 sq ft.

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