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405 Fieldston Rd
$1,295 - $1,695
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405 Fieldston Rd

405 Fieldston RdBellingham, WA 98225
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property at 139 Prince Ave

$1,375 - $1,775

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Sep 10

139 Prince Ave

BellinghamWA98226

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Kerf Apartments
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$1,596 - $2,769
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Kerf Apartments

208 N Samish WayBellingham, WA 98225
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property at 140 S Garden St

$1,700

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140 S Garden St

BellinghamWA98225

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Bellingham, WA

Pricing Updated: 06/09/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Bellingham, WA area range in price from $700 to $5,400 with an overall median price of $4,748. The three Bellingham neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Birchwood at $1,400, Mount Baker at $1,250, and Guide Meridian at $1,400. 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$2,610$1,40010
Mount Baker$3,622$1,25042
Guide Meridian$3,800$1,40049
Meridian$3,800$1,45043
Silver Beach$4,495$1,25018
Roosevelt$4,700$1,25018
Sunnyland$4,700$1,2506
Lettered Streets$4,737$76955
Civic Center$4,787$76957
Downtown Bellingham$4,787$76995

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
1009 22nd St0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$875
Gateway LoftsStudioStudio,1BA$1,225
Stanford ApartmentsMcKenzie up, small K1BR,1BA$1,300
Woodrose ApartmentsA101BR,1BA$1,341
The Calypso at Samish HillStudioStudio,1BA$1,395
The Village Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,400
CrescentStudio AStudio,1BA$1,450

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bellingham, WA

As of June 09, 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 3x1.5 Model at Forest Hill Apartments starting at $845 with a $0.56 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
Forest Hill Apartments3x1.53BR,1.5BA$0.56
Stateside4x2 D24BR,2BA$0.69
THE MEADOWS BY VINTAGE3x23BR,2BA$1.54
University Heights4x2 - By the Bedroom4BR,2BA$0.74
Broadway Apartments3 Bed / 2 Bath3BR,2BA$2.07
The U4x2 - By the Bedroom4BR,2BA$0.70
Viking Gardens4x2 - By the Bedroom4BR,2BA$0.75
405 Fieldston Rd405 Fieldston Rd1BR,1BA$1.44
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 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 $1,450.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Bellingham?

The cheapest apartment in Bellingham is Stanford Apartments which is listed at $1,300, while the average apartment in Bellingham costs $4,748.

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 276 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 $483 which is $4,265 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Bellingham.

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