
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Bellingham, WA from $500 with Washer/Dryer (69 Rentals)
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1200/1210 Billy Frank Jr St

Samish Station 1 & 2

1513 E Street

The Calypso at Samish Hill

Barkley

139 Prince Ave

Ironworks at Old Town

Tremezzo North

Crescent
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Mahogany Manor

Sunset Terrace

Edgemont

Opera House

Celestia

The Meadows at June Road

2725 Peabody St

Park Place Apartments

The Weatherby

Spring Creek Apartments
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140 S Garden St

1319 E Maplewood Ave

Old Mill Village

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Kerf Apartments

Heather Ridge

Kendal Court

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2524 Meridian St

The Dex
How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide
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Padden Creek

Orca 2 Apartments

2 & 3 Bedroom ~ Briarwood Apartments

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4014 Byron Ave, Unit B101

4115 Prince Ct

1211 E Indiana St

0000 Horton Rd

GardenHome Apartments

Echo Flats

Village at Baker Creek
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Sterling Meadows Farm & Fish Worker Community

Sunset Pond Apartments

Evergreen Ridge Apartments

Gateway Apartments

Northbrook Place Apartments

Shearwater

MARKETplace

East Ridge Apartment Homes

Twin Pines Apartments

Fairhaven Harbor
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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 | $1,538 | $1,350 | $2,526 |
| Bellingham 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,766 | $800 | $2,941 |
| Bellingham 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,177 | $850 | $5,055 |
| Bellingham 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,367 | $900 | $2,995 |
| Bellingham 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,270 | $700 | $10,000+ |
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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money
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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 $1,395.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Bellingham?
The cheapest apartment in Bellingham is Skyview Apartments which is listed at $1,000, while the average apartment in Bellingham costs $4,303.
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 355 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 $564 which is $3,739 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Bellingham.
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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.

Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention
Written by: Robin Stewart
There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.

How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide
Written by: Robin Stewart
Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.

Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.