Studio Apartments for Rent in Bellingham, WA (65 Rentals)

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Village at Baker Creek
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Village at Baker Creek

3820-3972 Primrose LnBellingham, WA 98226
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Cascades West
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Cascades West

3422 Northwest AveBellingham, WA 98225
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Gateway Lofts
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Gateway Lofts

202 E Holly StBellingham, WA 98225
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1118 N Forest
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1118 N Forest

1118 N Forest StBellingham, WA 98225

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Laurel Court
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Laurel Court

1025-1031 23rd StBellingham, WA 98225
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The Shearwater
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The Shearwater

200 E Maple StBellingham, WA 98225
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MARKETplace
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MARKETplace

1225 Railroad AveBellingham, WA 98225
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The Turnstone
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The Turnstone

1020 Railroad AveBellingham, WA 98225
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Fairhaven Harbor
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Fairhaven Harbor

800-815 Harris AveBellingham, WA 98225
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Andrea Ridge
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Andrea Ridge

939 20th StBellingham, WA 98225
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924 21st St
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924 21st St

924 21st StBellingham, WA 98225
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Echo Flats
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Echo Flats

194 E Bakerview RdBellingham, WA 98225
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3120 Bill McDonald Pky
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3120 Bill McDonald Pky

3120 Bill McDonald PkyBellingham, WA 98225
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Arrow Plaza
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Arrow Plaza

515 Telegraph RdBellingham, WA 98226
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Alamo Apartments
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Alamo Apartments

421 E Maple StBellingham, WA 98225
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Mount Baker Apartments
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Mount Baker Apartments

300-308 W Champion StBellingham, WA 98225
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2105 Knox Ave
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2105 Knox Ave

2105 Knox AveBellingham, WA 98225
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2516 Cornwall Ave
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2516 Cornwall Ave

2516 Cornwall AveBellingham, WA 98225
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Bellingham Studio Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: July 29, 2025

There are currently 110 available Studio apartment units from neighborhoods all over Bellingham, WA that range in price from $975 to $2,169. Fairhaven, Puget and WWU are the neighborhoods that currently have the most Studio availability. Here is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Bellingham with the most available Studio apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
Fairhaven11$1,455$975
Puget9$1,475$1,270
WWU9$1,455$1,270
Guide Meridian8$1,650$1,350
Meridian8$1,650$1,350
Samish Hill8$1,455$1,270
Happy Valley7$1,395$1,270
Samish7$1,475$1,270
Sehome7$1,425$1,270
Downtown Bellingham6$1,455$1,270

Largest Available Bellingham Studio Apartments

The largest available Studio apartment unit in Bellingham, WA is found at Fairhaven Plaza in the South Bellingham neighborhood and is 588 square feet priced from $1,719. Bella Mar in the WWU neighborhood has the second largest Studio, which is sized at 571 square feet and currently listed start at $1,595. Here is today’s list of the largest available Studio units in Bellingham:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Fairhaven PlazaStudio C588 Sq Ft$1,719
Bella MarStudio571 Sq Ft$1,595
CrescentStudio B540 Sq Ft$1,562
Sophia Place Apartments0BR/1.0BA501 Sq Ft$1,500
Park Place ApartmentsOpen 1 ( Studio + Den)500 Sq Ft$1,695
Benjamin Court ApartmentsStudio498 Sq Ft$1,375
Kerf ApartmentsStudio480 Sq Ft$1,553
Opera HouseStudio408 Sq Ft$1,650
BARKLEY APARTMENTS0x1 A400 Sq Ft$1,460

Cheapest Available Bellingham Studio Apartments

As of July 29, 2025 the lowest priced Studio apartment unit in Bellingham, WA is the Studio Model starting from $1,270 at The Calypso at Samish Hill in the WWU neighborhood. The second most affordable Bellingham Studio is the Studio Model at Benjamin Court Apartments starting at $1,375 in the Guide Meridian neighborhood. The average price for all Studio apartments in Bellingham is currently $1,536. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available Studio options in Bellingham:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
The Calypso at Samish HillStudio$1,270
Benjamin Court ApartmentsStudio$1,375
Samish Station III0BR/1.0BA$1,395
BARKLEY APARTMENTS0x1 A$1,460
Sophia Place Apartments0BR/1.0BA$1,500
CrescentStudio A$1,500
Kerf ApartmentsStudio$1,553
Bella MarStudio$1,595

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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. 

Bellingham, WA
Population: 90,665

Ranked #366

in US Census Population by City

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Bellingham, WA

Ranked #182

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Studio Bellingham Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Bellingham with Studio?

Currently the most affordable Studio in Bellingham is at The Calypso at Samish Hill listed at $1,270.

How much is the average rent for a Studio Bellingham Apartment?

The average rent for a Studio Apartment in Bellingham is $1,536.

What is the largest available Studio Bellingham Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Bellingham is a 588 square feet unit starting from $1,719 at Fairhaven Plaza.

What is the average size for Bellingham Studio Apartments for rent?

The average size for a Studio rental in Bellingham is currently 463 sq ft.

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