Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in Bellingham, WA (100 Rentals)

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Apartments for rent in Bellingham that love your dogs or cats as much as you do!

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Bellingham, WA Local Guide

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Most Pet Friendly Neighborhoods in Bellingham, WA

There are currently 1566 Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in the Bellingham, WA area.The three Bellingham neighborhoods with the highest official ApartmentHomeLiving.com Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Rating are Guide Meridian, Puget, and Fairhaven. Here is today’s list of the top 10 Pet Friendly neighborhoods for Bellingham Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodPet RatingAvailable UnitsMedian Price
Guide Meridian4/4123$3,800
Puget4/4107$3,000
Fairhaven4/4104$3,000
Samish Hill4/4101$3,000
WWU4/494$3,000
Samish4/487$2,280
Sehome4/482$3,000
Downtown Bellingham4/475$3,000
Happy Valley4/465$2,295
Edgemoor4/463$2,290

Pet Friendliest Bellingham Apartments for Rent

The Bellingham Apartment community with the highest ApartmentHomeLiving.com Lifestyle Score for Pet Friendliness is Bella Mar in the Downtown Bellingham neighborhood with a Pet Friendliness rating of 3.8 of 4. Padden Creek in the Fairhaven neighborhood ranks second in Pet Friendliness with a score of 3.4 of 4. Here is today’s list of the most Pet Friendly Bellingham apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingPet RatingNeighborhoodPriced From
Bella Mar3.8/4Downtown Bellingham$1,740
Padden Creek3.4/4Fairhaven$1,675
The Calypso at Samish Hill3.2/4Samish Hill$1,595
Samish Station I & II3.2/4Samish Hill$1,350

Cheapest Pet Friendly Apartment Rentals in Bellingham, WA

The lowest priced Bellingham apartment at a property that allows pets is the 1 Bed 1 Bath 1 Bed Model at Sunset Terrace in the Mount Baker neighborhood starting from $1,450. The second cheapest Bellingham Pet Friendly apartment is the 1x1 Model at The Calypso at Samish Hill, which is a 1 Bed starting at $1,595 in the WWU neighborhood. Here are the most affordable Pet Friendly Bellingham apartments.

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Sunset Terrace1 Bed 1 Bath$1,450
The Calypso at Samish Hill1x1$1,595
Kerf ApartmentsOpen 1x1$1,595
Padden CreekOne Bedroom ADA$1,675
Park Place ApartmentsOpen 1 ( Studio + Den)$1,695
Forest Park2x1$1,700
Park View Village2 Bed, 2 Bath$1,715
Brand New Apartments for Rent | 1, 2 & 3 BedroomType 3 - 2 Bed 1 Bath W/Patio$1,745
Old Mill VillageWhatcom$2,200
Affinity at Bellingham 55+2x1.5 - C3$2,974

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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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. 

Bellingham, WA
Population: 90,665

Ranked #366

in US Census Population by City

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Bellingham, WA

Ranked #111

Among cities in Washington for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around Bellingham, WA

Walk Score®

60 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

64 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

36 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Pet Friendly Bellingham Apartments

What is the Cheapest Pet Friendly apartment in Bellingham?

Currently the most affordable Pet Friendly Apartment in Bellingham is at Stateside listed at $769.

How much is the average rent for a Pet Friendly Bellingham Apartment?

The average rent for a Pet Friendly Apartment in Bellingham is $2,025.

What is the largest Pet Friendly Bellingham Apartment for rent?

Today's Pet Friendly apartment with the most square footage in Bellingham is a 2,193 square feet unit starting from $769 at Stateside.

What is the average size for Bellingham Pet Friendly Apartments for rent?

The average size for a Pet Friendly rental in Bellingham is currently at 750 sq ft.

Expert Rental Resources

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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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.