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$1,500 - $1,750
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The Meadows

3428 W McLeod RdBellingham, WA 98225
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property at 109 Samish Way

$1,595 - $2,625

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Jun 17

109 Samish Way

BellinghamWA98225

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property at 1315 21st St

$1,700

2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Jul 14

1315 21st St

BellinghamWA98225

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Bellingham, WA Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Bellingham, WA

Pricing Updated: 04/25/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Bellingham, WA area range in price from $691 to $5,700 with an overall median price of $4,998. The three Bellingham neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Birchwood at $1,350, Guide Meridian at $1,350, and Meridian at $1,350. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Bellingham Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Birchwood$2,605$1,35016
Guide Meridian$2,675$1,35084
Meridian$2,675$1,35074
Mount Baker$4,250$1,25048
Roosevelt$4,900$85013
South Hill$4,950$69160
Sehome$5,160$69171
Silver Beach$5,160$1,25011
Central Business District$5,350$76922
Civic Center$5,350$76924

Cheapest Available Bellingham Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Bellingham, WA is a 4 Beds unit found at Taylor Heights in the WWU neighborhood priced from $795. Gateway Lofts in the Puget neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,000. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Bellingham apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Taylor Heights4x2 - By the Bedroom4BR,2BA$795
Gateway LoftsStudioStudio,1BA$1,000
Woodrose ApartmentsA41BR,1BA$1,220
Stanford ApartmentsMcKenzie up, small K1BR,1BA$1,300
The Calypso at Samish HillStudioStudio,1BA$1,395
The SandpiperStudio/1BAStudio,1BA$1,405
The Village Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,425
Driftwell on Old FairhavenStudio AStudio,1BA$1,454
Luxurious Studios with Rooftop Deck and Secured Entry!4th Floor Studio (429-456sqft.)Studio,1BA$1,470
Brand New Apartments for Rent | 1, 2 & 3 Bedrooms Available | Parking + Patios - ONE MONTH FREE!Type 2 - 1 Bed 1 Bath W/Patio1BR,1BA$1,495

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bellingham, WA

As of April 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Bellingham area is the $1.61 price per square foot Luxury New-Construction Townhomes - ONE MONTH FREE Model at New Construction Luxury Townhomes - 352 E. Bakerview Road in the in the Guide Meridian neighborhood starting from $2,495. The second greatest value Bellingham apartment is the D4 Model at The Wilder starting at $900 with a $0.67 price per square foot in the WWU neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Bellingham apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
New Construction Luxury Townhomes - 352 E. Bakerview RoadLuxury New-Construction Townhomes - ONE MONTH FREE3BR,2.5BA$1.61
The WilderD44BR,4BA$0.67
Samish Flats Luxury Apartment Homes!3BR/2.0BA3BR,2BA$1.89
Tremezzo North3 Beds, 2 baths3BR,2BA$1.73
University Heights4x2 - By the Bedroom4BR,2BA$0.74
Broadway Apartments3 Bed/ 2 Bath3BR,2BA$2.07
4249 King Mountain Rd, Unit 1014249 King Mountain Rd2BR,1BA$2.08
The U3x2 - By the Bedroom3BR,2BA$0.98
Viking Gardens3x2 - By the Bedroom3BR,2BA$0.91
The MeadowsOne Bedroom Unit1BR,1BA$2.00

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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 Cheap Bellingham Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Bellingham?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Bellingham is under $1,495.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Bellingham?

The cheapest apartment in Bellingham is Woodrose Apartments which is listed at $1,220, while the average apartment in Bellingham costs $4,998.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Bellingham?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 410 regular apartments in Bellingham that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Bellingham?

Cheap apartments in Bellingham have an average cost of $532 which is $4,466 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Bellingham.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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