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Kerf Apartments
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$1,679 - $2,034

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Base Rent$1,287 - $3,008
Total Monthly Price$1,287 - $3,008
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Kerf Apartments

208 N Samish WayBellingham, WA 98225
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property at 263 W Bakerview Rd
$1,750

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Base Rent$1,750
Total Monthly Price$1,750
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263 W Bakerview Rd, Unit 308

263 W Bakerview Rd
BellinghamWA98226
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property at 1254 Franklin St
$800
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1254 Franklin St

BellinghamWA98225
property at 512 Darby Dr
$1,850 - $2,200
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512 Darby Dr

BellinghamWA98226

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Bellingham 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: September 07, 2026

There are currently 486 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 Bellingham63$1,762$800
Puget45$1,700$800
Samish Hill37$1,715$800
Mount Baker32$1,795$1,000
Downtown Bellingham31$1,691$800
Sehome31$1,700$800
Fairhaven25$1,675$800
Guide Meridian24$1,850$1,095
WWU24$1,657$800
Samish22$1,300$800

Largest Available Bellingham 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Bellingham, WA is found at Driftwell on Old Fairhaven in the South Bellingham neighborhood and is 806 square feet priced from $1,810. 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
Driftwell on Old Fairhaven1 Bed, 1 Bath806 Sq Ft$1,810
Park Place Apartments1Bd/1Ba+Den796 Sq Ft$1,995
The MeadowsOne Bedroom Unit750 Sq Ft$1,500
Welcome to Skyline at Cordata!The Flex Plus - 1 bed 1 bath X Large 2nd Den/Of...750 Sq Ft$1,895
Samish Station 3B3 (748 Sq) 1-Bed748 Sq Ft$1,625
Old Mill VillageAspen734 Sq Ft$1,750
Sunset Terrace1 Bed 1 Bath725 Sq Ft$1,450
The Calypso at Samish Hill1x1720 Sq Ft$1,750
Opera House1 Bedroom720 Sq Ft$1,895
Orca 21BR/1.0BA630 Sq Ft$2,000

Cheapest Available Bellingham 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of September 07, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Bellingham, WA is the 1BR/1.0BA Model starting from $800 at 1200/1210 Billy Frank Jr St. in the WWU neighborhood. The second most affordable Bellingham 1 Bedroom is the 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Model at Skyview Apartments starting at $1,000 in the Puget neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Bellingham is currently $1,706. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Bellingham:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
1200/1210 Billy Frank Jr St.1BR/1.0BA$800
Skyview Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath$1,000
Calypso NorthRoom for Rent$1,095
Bell Mall Villa 21x1 Deluxe Renovated$1,295
Maplewood1 Bed$1,295
Stanford ApartmentsMcKenzie up, small K$1,300
Timberline Apartments1BR/1.0BA$1,310
Woodrose ApartmentsA9$1,341
8161 Bed$1,395
BHS T 2315 Orleans1BR/1.0BA$1,395

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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 1200/1210 Billy Frank Jr St. listed at $800.

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

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Bellingham is $1,706.

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

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Bellingham is a 806 square feet unit starting from $1,810 at Driftwell on Old Fairhaven.

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

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Bellingham is currently 736 sq ft.

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