
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in Bellingham, WA from $1,250 (40 Rentals)


112 37th St

The Dex

Samish Station 1 & 2

South Campus Place

Tremezzo North

Samish Station III

The Calypso at Samish Hill
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The Sandpiper

Driftwell on Old Fairhaven

Ironworks at Old Town

1107 High St

Harvard Suites

Sophia Place Apartments

Crescent

Mahogany Manor
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Opera House

The Meadows at June Road

Park Place Apartments

Park View Village

Celestia

Bella Mar

Kerf Apartments

GardenHome Apartments
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Echo Flats

Cascades West

Gateway Lofts

1118 N Forest

Forest Hill Apartments

Laurel Court

Rhododendron Court

MARKETplace
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Village at Baker Creek

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The Shearwater

Twin Pines Apartments

Calypso North

Fairhaven Harbor

Luxurious Studios with Rooftop Deck and Secured Entry!

The Turnstone
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Bellingham, WA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Bellingham?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bellingham Studio Apartments | $1,544 | $1,250 | $2,509 |
| Bellingham 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,754 | $850 | $2,939 |
| Bellingham 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,017 | $850 | $3,761 |
| Bellingham 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,415 | $708 | $3,040 |
| Bellingham 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,879 | $700 | $3,800 |
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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 $1,495.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Bellingham?
The cheapest apartment in Bellingham is Gateway Lofts which is listed at $1,000, while the average apartment in Bellingham costs $4,916.
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 410 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 $540 which is $4,376 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Bellingham.
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Expert Solutions for Creating the Perfect Work-From-Home Apartment Layouts
Written by: Lauren Harrington
This article is based on first-hand experience managing apartment communities and helping renters adapt to their spaces after moving in.

What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much
Written by: Lauren Harrington
This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

Maximizing Your Refund: Essential Tax Tips for Renters
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Other than tax professionals, I can’t think of anyone who looks forward to tax season. For everybody else, April is a stressful month to collect information and meet deadlines.

18 Must-Ask Rental Tour Questions That Reveal the Truth about a Property
Written by: Lauren Harrington
Renting your next home can feel thrilling and overwhelming at the same time.