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405 Fieldston Rd
$1,295 - $1,695
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1 Bedroom Apartment Available Jun 8

405 Fieldston Rd

405 Fieldston RdBellingham, WA 98225
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property at 140 S Garden St

$1,700

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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140 S Garden St

BellinghamWA98225

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property at 2726-101 Eldridge Ave

$1,750

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2726-101 Eldridge Ave

BellinghamWA98225

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Bellingham 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: June 08, 2026

There are currently 574 available 1 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over Bellingham, WA that range in price from $1,251 to $2,941. Fairhaven, WWU and Puget 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
Fairhaven59$1,715$1,251
WWU57$1,715$1,251
Puget56$1,735$1,251
Samish Hill50$1,715$1,251
Downtown Bellingham48$1,700$1,251
Sehome48$1,700$1,251
Central Business District38$1,735$1,380
Civic Center38$1,735$1,300
Lettered Streets38$1,735$1,300
Edgemoor20$1,643$1,251

Largest Available Bellingham 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Bellingham, WA is found at Orca 2 Apartments in the WWU neighborhood and is 881 square feet priced from $2,200. Blair Park has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 855 square feet and currently listed start at $2,695. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Bellingham:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Orca 2 ApartmentsOne Bedroom w/ office881 Sq Ft$2,200
Blair ParkI855 Sq Ft$2,695
The Weatherby1 Bed+Den/2 Bath798 Sq Ft$2,375
Park Place Apartments1Bd/1Ba+Den796 Sq Ft$2,095
Old Mill VillageAspen734 Sq Ft$2,145
Sunset Terrace1 Bed 1 Bath725 Sq Ft$1,500
The Calypso at Samish Hill1x1720 Sq Ft$1,750
The Sandpiper1BR/1BA712 Sq Ft$1,550
Padden CreekA680 Sq Ft$1,950
Kendal Court Apartments, 2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom Apartments for Rent!1/1 w/Patio656 Sq Ft$1,545

Cheapest Available Bellingham 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of June 08, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Bellingham, WA is the McKenzie up, small K Model starting from $1,300 at Stanford Apartments in the WWU neighborhood. The second most affordable Bellingham 1 Bedroom is the A10 Model at Woodrose Apartments starting at $1,341 in the Guide Meridian neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Bellingham is currently $1,794. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Bellingham:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Stanford ApartmentsMcKenzie up, small K$1,300
Woodrose ApartmentsA10$1,341
The Village Apartments1 Bedroom$1,400
Brand New Apartments for Rent | 1, 2 & 3 Bedrooms Available | Parking + Patios - ONE MONTH FREE!Type 2 - 1 Bed 1 Bath W/Patio$1,495
Sunset Terrace1 Bed 1 Bath$1,500
Kendal Court Apartments, 2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom Apartments for Rent!1/1 w/Patio$1,545
The Sandpiper1BR/1BA$1,550
Monterra Apartments1-Bedroom Apartment - R$1,619
Sophia Place Apartments1BR/1.0BA$1,650

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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. 

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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 Stanford Apartments listed at $1,300.

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

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Bellingham is $1,794.

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

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Bellingham is a 881 square feet unit starting from $2,200 at Orca 2 Apartments.

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

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Bellingham is currently 800 sq ft.

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