Cheap Apartments for Rent in Bellingham, WA from $795 (180 Rentals)

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property at 1254 Franklin St
$800
1 Bedroom Rentals
Available Sep 9
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1254 Franklin St

BellinghamWA98225
property at 2009 Whatcom St
$1,000

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Total Monthly Price$1,000
6 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent
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2009 Whatcom St, Unit Whatcom

2009 Whatcom St
BellinghamWA98229
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Kerf Apartments
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$1,313 - $3,008

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Base Rent$1,313 - $3,008
Total Monthly Price$1,313 - $3,008
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Kerf Apartments

208 N Samish WayBellingham, WA 98225
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property at 139 Prince Ave
$1,395 - $1,750
Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals
Available Sep 10
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139 Prince Ave

BellinghamWA98226

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The Meadows
$1,500 - $1,750

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Base Rent$1,500 - $1,750
Total Monthly Price$1,500 - $1,750
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Meadows

3428 W McLeod RdBellingham, WA 98225
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property at 1006 N Garden St
$1,600 - $1,700
2 Bedroom Rentals
Available Sep 14

1006 N Garden St

BellinghamWA98225

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property at 109 Samish Way
$1,597 - $1,694
2 Bedroom Rentals
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109 Samish Way

BellinghamWA98225
property at 1411 G St
$1,695
2 Bedroom Rentals
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1411 G St

BellinghamWA98225

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Bellingham, WA Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Bellingham, WA

Pricing Updated: 09/08/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Bellingham, WA area range in price from $795 to $12,624 with an overall median price of $1,826. The three Bellingham neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are South Hill at $1,775, WWU at $1,777, and Central Business District at $1,795. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Bellingham Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
South Hill$1,775$79539
WWU$1,777$795115
Central Business District$1,795$80052
Downtown Bellingham$1,795$800106
Fairhaven$1,795$795124
Samish$1,795$795107
Sehome$1,795$795108
Civic Center$1,797$80056
Lettered Streets$1,800$80041
Samish Hill$1,800$795148

Cheapest Available Bellingham Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Bellingham, WA is a 1 Bed unit found at 1200/1210 Billy Frank Jr St. in the WWU neighborhood priced from $800. Skyview Apartments in the Puget neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,000. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Bellingham apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1200/1210 Billy Frank Jr St.1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$800
Skyview Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,000
Calypso NorthRoom for Rent1BR,1BA$1,095
Gateway LoftsStudioStudio,1BA$1,099
Robin's NestStudioStudio,1BA$1,195
Bell Mall Villa 21x1 Deluxe Renovated1BR,1BA$1,295
Maplewood1 Bed1BR,1BA$1,295
Stanford ApartmentsMcKenzie up, small K1BR,1BA$1,300
Timberline Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,310
Kerf ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,313

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bellingham, WA

As of September 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Bellingham area is the $1.76 price per square foot 3 bed/2 bath Model at Tull Road Townhomes in the in the Guide Meridian neighborhood starting from $2,395. The second greatest value Bellingham apartment is the 245 Prince Ave Model at 245 Prince Ave, Unit 201 starting at $2,200 with a $1.69 price per square foot in the Guide Meridian 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.
Tull Road Townhomes3 bed/2 bath3BR,2.5BA$1.76
245 Prince Ave, Unit 201245 Prince Ave3BR,2BA$1.69
THE MEADOWS BY VINTAGE3x23BR,2BA$1.54
Regency Park3 Bedroom, 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.57
1504 Alabama Street3 Bed/2 Bath3BR,2BA$2.00
2 & 3 Bedroom ~ Briarwood Apartments2 BD/2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.96
2220 & 2240 Douglas2-Bed 1-Bath2BR,1BA$1.94
2615 Huron St, Unit Furnished Mother in Law2615 Huron St1BR,1BA$1.94
NO33272BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.98
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 $1,313.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Bellingham?

The cheapest apartment in Bellingham is 1200/1210 Billy Frank Jr St. which is listed at $800, while the average apartment in Bellingham costs $1,826.

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 336 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 $568 which is $1,258 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Bellingham.

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