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Most Pet Friendly Neighborhoods in Bellingham, WA

There are currently 1699 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 Puget, Fairhaven, and Samish Hill. Here is today’s list of the top 10 Pet Friendly neighborhoods for Bellingham Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodPet RatingAvailable UnitsMedian Price
Puget4/4148$4,995
Fairhaven4/4126$4,999
Samish Hill4/4122$4,995
WWU4/4122$4,999
Samish4/477$4,999
Happy Valley4/469$4,995
Sehome3.5/4101$4,849
Downtown Bellingham3.5/498$4,849
Edgemoor3.5/465$4,995
South Bellingham3.5/465$4,995

Pet Friendliest Bellingham Apartments for Rent

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

Apartment ListingPet RatingNeighborhoodPriced From
Sky Vue4/4Samish Hill$995
Padden Creek3.8/4Fairhaven$1,850
The Calypso at Samish Hill3.8/4Samish Hill$1,395
Samish Station 1 & 23.6/4Samish Hill$1,350
Bella Mar Apartments3.6/4Downtown Bellingham$1,550
Samish Flats3.4/4Samish Hill$2,280
Kerf Apartments3.2/4Samish Hill$1,524
Opera House3/4Fairhaven$1,525

Cheapest Pet Friendly Apartment Rentals in Bellingham, WA

The lowest priced Bellingham apartment at a property that allows pets is the Studio Studio Model at The Calypso at Samish Hill in the WWU neighborhood starting from $1,395. The second cheapest Bellingham Pet Friendly apartment is the 1 Bed 1 Bath Model at Sunset Terrace, which is a 1 Bed starting at $1,500 in the Mount Baker neighborhood. Here are the most affordable Pet Friendly Bellingham apartments.

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
The Calypso at Samish HillStudio$1,395
Sunset Terrace1 Bed 1 Bath$1,500
Kerf ApartmentsStudio$1,524
Park Place ApartmentsOpen 1 ( Studio + Den)$1,595
Park View VillageStudio$1,605
Mahogany ManorOak 1-Bedroom Flat$1,740
Padden CreekA$1,850
Old Mill VillageAspen$2,145
3408-3412 Northwest Ave3/2.5$2,475
Affinity at Bellingham 55+1x1 - B1$2,595

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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 Pet Friendly Bellingham Apartments

What is the Cheapest Pet Friendly apartment in Bellingham?

Currently the most affordable Pet Friendly Apartment in Bellingham is at Viking Gardens listed at $700.

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

The average rent for a Pet Friendly Apartment in Bellingham is $2,048.

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 661 sq ft.

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