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Sky View Apartments
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Sky View Apartments

1800 Texas StBellingham, WA 98229
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Heather Commons
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Heather Commons

4163 Deemer RdBellingham, WA 98226
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The Millworks
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The Millworks

100 W Laurel StBellingham, WA 98225
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Park Ridge Apartments
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Park Ridge Apartments

1810 Texas StBellingham, WA 98229
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Woodrose Apartments
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Woodrose Apartments

3353 Racine StBellingham, WA 98226
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Morse Landing
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Morse Landing

112 E Maple StBellingham, WA 98225
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Bellingham, WA Local Guide

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Bellingham 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: September 14, 2025

There are currently 193 available 1 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over Bellingham, WA that range in price from $995 to $2,601. Puget, Guide Meridian and 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
Puget21$1,631$995
Guide Meridian15$1,836$1,395
Meridian14$1,845$1,425
Mount Baker13$1,635$1,450
Roosevelt13$1,606$1,450
Silver Beach12$1,621$1,450
Downtown Bellingham11$1,631$995
Fairhaven11$1,631$995
Samish Hill11$1,631$995
Sehome11$1,631$995

Largest Available Bellingham 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Bellingham, WA is found at The Weatherby in the Puget neighborhood and is 798 square feet priced from $2,250. Park Place Apartments in the Birchwood neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 796 square feet and currently listed start at $1,995. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Bellingham:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
The Weatherby1 Bed + Den/2 Bath798 Sq Ft$2,250
Park Place Apartments1Bd/1Ba+Den796 Sq Ft$1,995
Sunset Terrace1 Bed 1 Bath750 Sq Ft$1,450
Eliza1-Bed 1-Bath669 Sq Ft$1,825
1020 11th St1x1 Lower Building666 Sq Ft$1,900
The SandpiperLoft627 Sq Ft$1,760
The Meadows at June Road1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom626 Sq Ft$1,750
BARKLEY APARTMENTS1x1 E622 Sq Ft$1,641
Crescent1 Bed, 1 Bath B621 Sq Ft$1,896

Cheapest Available Bellingham 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of September 14, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Bellingham, WA is the Room for Rent Model starting from $895 at The Calypso at Samish Hill in the WWU neighborhood. The second most affordable Bellingham 1 Bedroom is the McKenzie up, small K Model at Stanford Apartments starting at $1,300 . The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Bellingham is currently $1,728. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Bellingham:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
The Calypso at Samish HillRoom for Rent$895
Stanford ApartmentsMcKenzie up, small K$1,300
Village on the GreenOne Bedroom One Bath$1,400
Sunset Terrace1 Bed 1 Bath$1,450
Edgemont1 Bedroom, 1 Bath$1,505
The Sandpiper1BR/1BA$1,550
BARKLEY APARTMENTS1x1 A$1,570
Monterra ApartmentsRenovated 1-Bedroom Apartment$1,595
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. 

Bellingham, WA
Population: 90,665

Ranked #366

in US Census Population by City

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Bellingham, WA

Ranked #320

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

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 1 Bedroom Bellingham Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Bellingham with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Bellingham is at The Calypso at Samish Hill listed at $895.

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

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Bellingham is $1,728.

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

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Bellingham is a 798 square feet unit starting from $2,250 at The Weatherby.

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

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Bellingham is currently 664 sq ft.

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