3 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Bellingham, WA (128 Rentals)

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property at 520 Boulevard

$2,550

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$2,550

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$2,550

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 1

520 Boulevard, Unit Lower

520 Boulevard
BellinghamWA98225

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property at 1019 Jersey St

$2,400 - $2,495

3 Bedroom Rentals

Available Sep 4

1019 Jersey St

BellinghamWA98225

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Bellingham 3 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: July 23, 2026

There are currently 92 available 3 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over Bellingham, WA that range in price from $900 to $3,100. North Bellingham, Guide Meridian and Meridian 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
North Bellingham14$2,400$1,109
Guide Meridian9$2,495$2,100
Meridian9$2,495$2,100
Mount Baker9$2,495$2,100
Puget7$2,400$900
Samish Hill7$2,400$900
Happy Valley5$2,400$900
Samish5$2,400$900
WWU5$2,397$900
Sehome4$2,395$1,109

Largest Available Bellingham 3 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 3 Bedroom apartment unit in Bellingham, WA is found at Forest Hill Apartments in the WWU neighborhood and is 1,500 square feet priced from $845. 2 & 3 Bedroom ~ Briarwood Apartments has the second largest 3 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,350 square feet and currently listed start at $2,195. Here is today’s list of the largest available 3 Bedroom units in Bellingham:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Forest Hill Apartments3x1.51,500 Sq Ft$845
2 & 3 Bedroom ~ Briarwood Apartments3 BD/2 Bath1,350 Sq Ft$2,195
Tull Road TownhomesTownhomes w/Garage1,330 Sq Ft$2,695
New York Apartments3 Bed 2 Bath1,200 Sq Ft$2,580
3408-3412 Northwest Ave3/2.51,045 Sq Ft$2,475
Harvard Suites3-Bed 2-Bath1,020 Sq Ft$2,450
Viking View3 Bed, 1.5 Bath1,000 Sq Ft$2,580
Samish Flats Luxury Apartment Homes!3-bed 920-922 sq ft920 Sq Ft$2,280
1809 E Sunset DrType 4 - 3 Bed 2 Bath W/Patio877 Sq Ft$2,395

Cheapest Available Bellingham 3 Bedroom Apartments

As of July 23, 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 3 BD/2 Bath Model at 2 & 3 Bedroom ~ Briarwood Apartments starting at $2,195 . The average price for all 3 Bedroom apartments in Bellingham is currently $2,366. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 3 Bedroom options in Bellingham:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Forest Hill Apartments3x1.5$845
2 & 3 Bedroom ~ Briarwood Apartments3 BD/2 Bath$2,195
Samish Flats Luxury Apartment Homes!3-bed 920-922 sq ft$2,280
1809 E Sunset DrType 4 - 3 Bed 2 Bath W/Patio$2,395
Harvard Suites3-Bed 2-Bath$2,450
3408-3412 Northwest Ave3/2.5$2,475
Tull Road TownhomesTownhomes with assigned parking$2,495
New York Apartments3 Bed 2 Bath$2,580
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 $2,366.

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

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Bellingham is a 1,500 square feet unit starting from $845 at Forest Hill Apartments.

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

The average size for a 3 Bedroom rental in Bellingham is currently 1,095 sq ft.

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