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The Meadows
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The Meadows

3428 W McLeod RdBellingham, WA 98225
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$1,595 - $1,895

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Available Jun 17

109 Samish Way

BellinghamWA98225
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Purnell
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Purnell

2603 Elm StBellingham, WA 98225
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413 E Maple St
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413 E Maple St

413 E Maple StBellingham, WA 98225
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South Bay Suites
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South Bay Suites

1140 10th StBellingham, WA 98225
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2328 Queen St
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2328 Queen St

2328 Queen StBellingham, WA 98229
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Samish Commons
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Samish Commons

321 N Samish WayBellingham, WA 98225
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Bellingham 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: March 07, 2026

There are currently 239 available 1 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over Bellingham, WA that range in price from $1,251 to $3,374. Guide Meridian, Meridian and Fairhaven 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
Guide Meridian29$1,837$1,350
Meridian25$1,840$1,350
Fairhaven19$1,625$1,251
Puget19$1,625$1,251
WWU17$1,625$1,251
Edgemoor14$1,643$1,251
Happy Valley14$1,625$1,251
South Bellingham14$1,643$1,251
Samish13$1,585$1,251
South Hill11$1,675$1,300

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 $2,495. 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 $2,295. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Bellingham:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Blair ParkI855 Sq Ft$2,495
Park Place Apartments1Bd/1Ba+Den796 Sq Ft$2,295
The MeadowsOne Bedroom Unit750 Sq Ft$1,500
Sunset Terrace1 Bed 1 Bath725 Sq Ft$1,500
Padden CreekOne Bedroom ADA720 Sq Ft$1,950
The Weatherby1 Bed/1 Bath718 Sq Ft$1,825
Crescent1 Bed, 1 Bath D678 Sq Ft$1,725
Park View Village1 Bed, 1 Bath660 Sq Ft$1,595
The Village Apartments1 Bedroom w/Patio656 Sq Ft$1,420
Mahogany ManorJuniper 1-Bedroom Flat633 Sq Ft$1,740

Cheapest Available Bellingham 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of March 07, 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 1 Bedroom w/Patio Model at The Village Apartments starting at $1,420 in the Birchwood neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Bellingham is currently $1,738. 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
The Village Apartments1 Bedroom w/Patio$1,420
The MeadowsOne Bedroom Unit$1,500
Sunset Terrace1 Bed 1 Bath$1,500
Timberline Apartments1BR/1.0BA$1,525
Monterra Apartments1-Bedroom Apartment$1,540
Kerf ApartmentsOpen 1x1$1,552
Park View Village1 Bed, 1 Bath$1,595
1300 Telegraph Rd.1 Beds, 1 Baths$1,600

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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 $1,738.

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 $2,495 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 692 sq ft.

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