Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Birchwood Neighborhood of Bellingham, WA from $800 (24 Rentals)

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The Meadows
$1,750
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The Meadows

3428 W McLeod RdBellingham, WA 98225
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GardenHome Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

GardenHome Apartments

3716 Home RdBellingham, WA 98225
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Echo Flats
Studio Apartments

Echo Flats

194 E Bakerview RdBellingham, WA 98225
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Cascades West
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cascades West

3422 Northwest AveBellingham, WA 98225
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Robin's Nest
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Robin's Nest

2843 W Maplewood AveBellingham, WA 98225
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Twin Pines Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Twin Pines Apartments

611 Paloma LnBellingham, WA 98226
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Purnell
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Purnell

2603 Elm StBellingham, WA 98225
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Belleau Woods Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Belleau Woods Apartments

4000-4024 Northwest AveBellingham, WA 98226
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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

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Brampton Court
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Brampton Court

1470 Birchwood AveBellingham, WA 98225
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1500 E Victor St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1500 E Victor St

1500 E Victor StBellingham, WA 98225
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Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting

Discover how your credit score impacts your ability to lease or buy a home. Learn how credit scores are determined, how to check yours, and strategies to improve it for real estate success.

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Birchwood, Bellingham, WA Local Guide

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 The Village Apartments priced from $1,400. Park Place Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,595. Here are the most affordable Birchwood apartments for rent in Bellingham, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Village Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,400
Park Place ApartmentsOpen 1 ( Studio + Den)Studio,1BA$1,595
3408-3412 Northwest Ave3/2.53BR,2BA$2,475

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Birchwood, WA

As of June 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Birchwood area is the $1.93 price per square foot 2732 Eldridge Ave Model at 2732 Eldridge Ave in the in the Birchwood neighborhood starting from $3,850. The second greatest value Birchwood apartment is the 3/2.5 Model at 3408-3412 Northwest Ave starting at $2,475 with a $2.37 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2732 Eldridge Ave2732 Eldridge Ave3BR,1.5BA$1.93
3408-3412 Northwest Ave3/2.53BR,2.5BA$2.37
The Village Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.20
Park Place ApartmentsOpen 1 ( Studio + Den)Studio ,1BA$3.19

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

Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Birchwood, Bellingham, WA

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

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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 $1,400 at The Village Apartments.

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 Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

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There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.

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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

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Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.