3 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Bellingham, WA (137 Rentals)

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property at 1247 Franklin St

$2,400 - $3,995

3 Bedroom Rentals

Available Sep 4

1247 Franklin St

BellinghamWA98225

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property at 1019 Jersey St

$2,400 - $5,450

3 Bedroom Rentals

Available Sep 4

1019 Jersey St

BellinghamWA98225
property at 826 N Garden St

$2,444 - $2,555

3 Bedroom Rentals

Available Sep 5

826 N Garden St

BellinghamWA98225
property at 1017 Jersey St

$2,400

3 Bedroom Rentals

Available Aug 31

1017 Jersey St

BellinghamWA98225

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Bellingham 3 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: June 08, 2026

There are currently 89 available 3 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over Bellingham, WA that range in price from $900 to $3,400. Guide Meridian, Meridian and Mount Baker are the neighborhoods that currently have the most 3 Bedroom availability. Here is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Bellingham with the most available 3 Bedroom apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
Guide Meridian14$2,495$2,300
Meridian13$2,495$2,300
Mount Baker12$2,495$2,100
Edgemoor5$2,600$900
Fairhaven5$2,550$900
Happy Valley5$2,580$900
Puget5$2,487$900
Samish5$2,550$900
Samish Hill5$2,475$900
South Bellingham5$2,600$900

Largest Available Bellingham 3 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 3 Bedroom apartment unit in Bellingham, WA is found at New Construction Luxury Townhomes - 352 E. Bakerview Road in the Guide Meridian neighborhood and is 1,553 square feet priced from $2,495. Forest Hill Apartments in the WWU neighborhood has the second largest 3 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,500 square feet and currently listed start at $845. Here is today’s list of the largest available 3 Bedroom units in Bellingham:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
New Construction Luxury Townhomes - 352 E. Bakerview RoadLuxury New-Construction Townhomes - ONE MONTH FREE1,553 Sq Ft$2,495
Forest Hill Apartments3x1.51,500 Sq Ft$845
Tull Road TownhomesTownhomes w/Garage1,330 Sq Ft$2,695
THE MEADOWS BY VINTAGE3x21,121 Sq Ft$1,730
Broadway Apartments3 Bed / 2 Bath1,100 Sq Ft$2,275
3408-3412 Northwest, 3 Beds, 2.5 Bath & 4 Beds, 2.5 Bath Units Available!3/2.51,045 Sq Ft$2,475
Harvard Suites3-Bed 2-Bath1,020 Sq Ft$2,550
Viking View3 Bed, 1.5 Bath1,000 Sq Ft$2,580
Viking SuitesType C- 3 BD840 Sq Ft$1,725

Cheapest Available Bellingham 3 Bedroom Apartments

As of June 08, 2026 the lowest priced 3 Bedroom apartment unit in Bellingham, WA is the 3x1.5 Model starting from $845 at Forest Hill Apartments in the WWU neighborhood. The second most affordable Bellingham 3 Bedroom is the Type C- 3 BD Model at Viking Suites starting at $1,725 in the Puget neighborhood. The average price for all 3 Bedroom apartments in Bellingham is currently $2,444. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 3 Bedroom options in Bellingham:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Forest Hill Apartments3x1.5$845
Viking SuitesType C- 3 BD$1,725
THE MEADOWS BY VINTAGE3x2$1,730
Broadway Apartments3 Bed / 2 Bath$2,275
3408-3412 Northwest, 3 Beds, 2.5 Bath & 4 Beds, 2.5 Bath Units Available!3/2.5$2,475
Tull Road TownhomesTownhomes with assigned parking$2,495
New Construction Luxury Townhomes - 352 E. Bakerview RoadLuxury New-Construction Townhomes - ONE MONTH FREE$2,495
Harvard Suites3-Bed 2-Bath$2,550
Viking View3 Bed, 1.5 Bath$2,580

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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 3 Bedroom Bellingham Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Bellingham with 3 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 3 Bedroom in Bellingham is at Forest Hill Apartments listed at $845.

How much is the average rent for a 3 Bedroom Bellingham Apartment?

The average rent for a 3 Bedroom Apartment in Bellingham is $2,444.

What is the largest available 3 Bedroom Bellingham Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Bellingham is a 1,553 square feet unit starting from $2,495 at New Construction Luxury Townhomes - 352 E. Bakerview Road.

What is the average size for Bellingham 3 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 3 Bedroom rental in Bellingham is currently 1,215 sq ft.

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