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property at 910 Gladstone St

$850 - $1,895

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Aug 1

910 Gladstone St

BellinghamWA98229

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property at 139 Prince Ave

$1,350 - $1,750

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Sep 10

139 Prince Ave

BellinghamWA98226

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property at 2725 Peabody St

$1,575

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$1,575
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Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

2725 Peabody St

BellinghamWA98225

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property at 140 S Garden St

$1,600

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$1,600
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 20

140 S Garden St

BellinghamWA98225

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Kerf Apartments
$1,703 - $2,765
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Kerf Apartments

208 N Samish WayBellingham, WA 98225
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The Meadows
$1,750
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The Meadows

3428 W McLeod RdBellingham, WA 98225
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Bellingham, WA

Pricing Updated: 07/24/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Bellingham, WA area range in price from $700 to $5,495 with an overall median price of $4,713. The three Bellingham neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Birchwood at $1,575, Guide Meridian at $700, and Meridian at $700. 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$2,950$1,5756
Guide Meridian$3,100$70010
Meridian$3,100$7007
Mount Baker$4,395$1,57515
Fairhaven$4,672$1,4957
WWU$4,672$1,4955
Central Business District$4,850$1,7508
South Hill$4,850$1,4955
Civic Center$4,895$1,57513
Downtown Bellingham$4,895$1,57518

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. Forest Hill Apartments in the WWU neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $845. 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
Forest Hill Apartments3x1.53BR,1BA$845
Skyview Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,000
Gateway LoftsStudioStudio,1BA$1,225
3163 Studio LnStudio 3171Studio,1BA$1,250
Stanford ApartmentsMcKenzie up, small K1BR,1BA$1,300
Timberline Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,325
Woodrose ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1,341
135 & 139 Prince Ave – Benjamin Court135 & 139 Prince Ave – Benjamin Court - 139PR...Studio,1BA$1,350
The Calypso at Samish HillStudioStudio,1BA$1,395

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bellingham, WA

As of July 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Bellingham area is the $0.56 price per square foot 3x1.5 Model at Forest Hill Apartments in the in the WWU neighborhood starting from $845. The second greatest value Bellingham apartment is the 4x2 D2 Model at Stateside starting at $799 with a $0.69 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.
Forest Hill Apartments3x1.53BR,1.5BA$0.56
Stateside4x2 D24BR,2BA$0.69
The U4x2 - By the Bedroom4BR,2BA$0.70
University Heights4x2 - By the Bedroom4BR,2BA$0.74
Driftwell on Old Fairhaven2 Bed, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.08
Spring Creek Apartments2B2BR,2BA$2.08
Viking Gardens4x2 - By the Bedroom4BR,2BA$0.75
Glacier Park Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.88
Heather Commons2 Bed, 1 Bath B60 - Commons II2BR,1BA$1.81
Sunset Terrace1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.07

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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 the Cheapest Studio apartment in Bellingham?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Bellingham is at Gateway Lofts listed at $1,225.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Bellingham Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Bellingham Apartment is $1,000 at Skyview Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Bellingham Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Bellingham is starting from $1,504 at Heather Commons.

What is the most affordable Bellingham Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Bellingham Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Forest Hill Apartments and starts from $845.

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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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