Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Birchwood Neighborhood of Bellingham, WA from $800 (5 Rentals)
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Birchwood?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Birchwood Studio Apartments | $1,467 | $1,375 | $1,595 |
Birchwood 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,662 | $1,395 | $1,995 |
Birchwood 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,056 | $1,595 | $2,850 |
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Cheapest Available Birchwood Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Birchwood area of Bellingham, WA is a 1 Bed unit found at Village on the Green Apartments priced from $1,425. Sophia Place Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,450. Here are the most affordable Birchwood apartments for rent in Bellingham, WA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Village on the Green Apartments | 1 BR/1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,425 |
Sophia Place Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,450 |
Park Place Apartments | Open 1 ( Studio + Den) | Studio,1BA | $1,495 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Birchwood, WA
As of June 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Birchwood area is the $2.38 price per square foot Nova Model at Parkside in the in the Birchwood neighborhood starting from $2,375. The second greatest value Birchwood apartment is the The Riser 2 Bed 2Bath Corner Unit Model at The Vantage - Bellingham's Premier Apartment Building starting at $2,400 with a $2.45 price per square foot in the Birchwood neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Birchwood apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Parkside | Nova | 2BR,2.5BA | $2.38 |
The Vantage - Bellingham's Premier Apartment Building | The Riser 2 Bed 2Bath Corner Unit | 2BR,2BA | $2.45 |
The Meadows | Two Bedroom Unit | 2BR,1BA | $1.84 |
Benjamin Court Apartments | 2BR/1.5BA | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.03 |
Glacier Park Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.88 |
Park View Village | 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.53 |
Village on the Green Apartments | 1 BR/1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.50 |
Sophia Place Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $2.89 |
Park Place Apartments | Open 1 ( Studio + Den) | Studio ,1BA | $2.99 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Birchwood Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Birchwood Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Birchwood Apartment is $1,425 at Village on the Green Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Birchwood Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Birchwood is starting from $1,595 at Village on the Green Apartments.
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