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208 N Samish WayBellingham, WA 98225
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property at 140 S Garden St

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 20

140 S Garden St

BellinghamWA98225

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Bellingham 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: July 23, 2026

There are currently 719 available 1 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over Bellingham, WA that range in price from $800 to $2,941. North Bellingham, Puget and Samish Hill 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
North Bellingham83$1,750$800
Puget74$1,750$800
Samish Hill59$1,750$800
Fairhaven54$1,770$800
WWU52$1,750$800
Downtown Bellingham51$1,750$800
Sehome49$1,750$800
Central Business District41$1,750$800
Civic Center40$1,750$800
Lettered Streets32$1,735$800

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. The Weatherby in the Puget neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 821 square feet and currently listed start at $1,850. 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
The Weatherby1 Bed+Den/2 Bath821 Sq Ft$1,850
CornerstoneCornerstone - 210798 Sq Ft$1,875
Park Place Apartments1Bd/1Ba+Den796 Sq Ft$1,995
Old Mill VillageAspen734 Sq Ft$1,750
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
CondorCondor - 103712 Sq Ft$1,995
Affinity at Bellingham 55+1x1 - B3700 Sq Ft$2,644

Cheapest Available Bellingham 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of July 23, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Bellingham, WA is the 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Model starting from $1,000 at Skyview Apartments in the Puget neighborhood. The second most affordable Bellingham 1 Bedroom is the McKenzie up, small K Model at Stanford Apartments starting at $1,300 in the WWU neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Bellingham is currently $1,770. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Bellingham:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Skyview Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath$1,000
Stanford ApartmentsMcKenzie up, small K$1,300
Timberline Apartments1BR/1.0BA$1,325
Woodrose ApartmentsA1$1,341
The Village Apartments1 Bedroom$1,400
Bell Mall Villa 21x1 Deluxe Renovated$1,483
TurnstoneTurnstone - 204$1,500
Sunset Terrace1 Bed 1 Bath$1,500
Edgemont1 Bedroom, 1 Bath$1,505
Monterra Apartments1-Bedroom Apartment$1,517

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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 Skyview Apartments listed at $1,000.

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

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Bellingham is $1,770.

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 738 sq ft.

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