Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central Business District Bellingham, WA from $500 (8 Rentals)
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Central Business District?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Central Business District Studio Apartments | $1,472 | $1,275 | $1,795 |
Central Business District 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,667 | $1,402 | $1,985 |
Central Business District 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,128 | $1,133 | $3,480 |
Central Business District 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,002 | $810 | $2,970 |
Central Business District 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,587 | $800 | $3,975 |
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There are currently 8 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Central Business District Neighborhood of Bellingham, WA.
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Cheapest Available Central Business District Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Central Business District area of Bellingham, WA is a Studio unit found at Gateway Lofts priced from $1,030. Forest Hill Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,160. Here are the most affordable Central Business District apartments for rent in Bellingham, WA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Gateway Lofts | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,030 |
Forest Hill Apartments | 0x1 | Studio,1BA | $1,160 |
The Dex | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,400 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Business District, WA
As of May 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Central Business District area is the $0.84 price per square foot 4x2 D2 Model at Stateside in the in the WWU neighborhood starting from $965. The second greatest value Central Business District apartment is the 3 x 1.5 Model at The Dex starting at $2,750 with a $2.91 price per square foot in the WWU neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Central Business District apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Stateside | 4x2 D2 | 4BR,2BA | $0.84 |
The Dex | 3 x 1.5 | 3BR,1.5BA | $2.91 |
40 Bellwether Way | 2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $3.56 |
The Sandpiper | 2BR/1BA | 2BR,1BA | $3.04 |
Luxurious Studios with Rooftop Deck and Se... | Studio (514-620sqft) | Studio ,1BA | $2.38 |
Forest Hill Apartments | 0x1 | Studio ,1BA | $2.32 |
Kerf | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.11 |
The Wilder | S2 | 1BR,1BA | $3.62 |
Gateway Lofts | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.94 |
Sky Vue | 3x1.5 Standard Bedroom | 3BR,1.5BA | $2.96 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Central Business District Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Central Business District?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Central Business District is at Gateway Lofts listed at $1,030.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Central Business District Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Central Business District Apartment is $1,475 at The Sandpiper.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Central Business District Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Central Business District is starting from $2,050 at The Dex.
What is the most affordable Central Business District Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Central Business District Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Dex and starts from $2,430.
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