
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Bellingham, WA from $795 with Utilities Included (46 Rentals)
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The Vantage

Old Mill Village

Cedar Grove

The Dex

The Millworks

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Echo Flats

Cascades West
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Sunset Pond Apartments

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Turnstone

Twin Pines Apartments
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Belleau Woods Apartments

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Brampton Court

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Crimson Hills Apartments

The Weatherby
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Finding the right apartment starts with three things: location, cost, and amenities. Get the insider perspective from a real estate professional on how to nail all three.

Park Terrace Apartments

Prince Avenue Apartments

THE MEADOWS BY VINTAGE

2220 & 2240 Douglas

New England Apartments

Condor

1500 E Victor St

500 Square

Viking Suites
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Bellingham?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bellingham Studio Apartments | $1,536 | $1,175 | $2,526 |
| Bellingham 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,710 | $800 | $2,941 |
| Bellingham 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,137 | $850 | $4,774 |
| Bellingham 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,318 | $900 | $2,995 |
| Bellingham 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,581 | $795 | $10,000+ |
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10 Hidden Costs of Renting You Should Budget for Before Signing a Lease
Avoid financial stress when renting. Learn about the 10 most common hidden costs—from pet fees to utilities—you must budget for before you sign a lease.
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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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Exploring Rental Options: Apartments, Townhomes, and Lofts - Oh My!
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Where do you see yourself? When you think of home, sweet home, are you in a 3/2 apartment? Dreaming of a tall townhome? Maybe an industrial loft heavy on cool vibes is on your visioning board.

Practical Tips for Renters: How to Identify a Great Rental and Avoid Red Flags
Written by: Robin Stewart
Renters want to find a great apartment, the right place for them, one that checks all the boxes of location, rental cost, amenities, safety, and more.

First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently
Written by: Robin Stewart
Hindsight is 20/20. Live and Learn. With age comes wisdom. We’re familiar with all those expressions, and all of them apply to lessons first-time renters learn.

Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It
Written by: Robin Stewart
Insurance seems to be a part of life. In some states, having insurance is the law, as is the case for automobile insurance. Renters are no exception.