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1200/1210 Billy Frank Jr St.
1200-1210 Billy Frank Jr StBellingham, WA 98225
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central Business District Bellingham, WA from $569 (56 Rentals)
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1200-1210 Billy Frank Jr. St
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820 N State StBellingham, WA 98225
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1200 Billy Frank Jr. St
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839 N State StBellingham, WA 98225
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The Dex
904 E Chestnut StBellingham, WA 98225
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1028 Billy Frank Jr St, Unit 103
1028 Billy Frank Jr St
BellinghamWA98225
1028 Billy Frank Jr. St, Unit 103
1028 Billy Frank Jr. St
BellinghamWA98225
511 E Chestnut St
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1217 Billy Frank Jr. St
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631 N Garden St, Unit 101
631 N Garden StBellingham, WA 98225
814 High St
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700 N State St, Unit 101
700 N State StBellingham, WA 98225
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1214 Billy Frank Jr. St
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1011 Billy Frank Jr. St
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The Millworks
100 W Laurel StBellingham, WA 98225
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Gateway Lofts
202 E Holly StBellingham, WA 98225
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1118 N Forest
1118 N Forest StBellingham, WA 98225
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Turnstone
1020 Railroad AveBellingham, WA 98225
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Belvadere Apartments
601 E Holly StBellingham, WA 98225
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Shearwater
200 E Maple StBellingham, WA 98225
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MARKETplace
1225 Railroad AveBellingham, WA 98225
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2603 Elm StBellingham, WA 98225
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Maritime Heritage
1818 D StBellingham, WA 98225
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The Leopold Apartments
1224 Cornwall AveBellingham, WA 98225
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City Station
1304 Railroad AveBellingham, WA 98225
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1100 N. Forest Street
1100 N Forest StBellingham, WA 98225
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1016 N Garden St
1016 N Garden StBellingham, WA 98225
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600 E Maple St
600 E Maple StBellingham, WA 98225
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508 E Ivy Street
508 E Ivy StBellingham, WA 98225
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Condor
203 E Laurel StBellingham, WA 98225
1119 N Forest St
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40 Bellwether
40 Bellwether WayBellingham, WA 98225
2118 Ellis St
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1513 E Street
1513 E StBellingham, WA 98225
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Central Business District, Bellingham, WA Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Central Business District?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Business District Studio Apartments | $1,486 | $1,175 | $1,650 |
| Central Business District 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,673 | $800 | $2,075 |
| Central Business District 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,311 | $1,600 | $4,751 |
| Central Business District 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,235 | $1,109 | $2,525 |
| Central Business District 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,278 | $899 | $2,500 |
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Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 56 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 1 Bed unit found at 1200/1210 Billy Frank Jr St. priced from $800. Gateway Lofts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,099. Here are the most affordable Central Business District apartments for rent in Bellingham, WA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1200/1210 Billy Frank Jr St. | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
| Gateway Lofts | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,099 |
| Maritime Heritage | Studio (380-424sqft.) | Studio,1BA | $1,395 |
| Shearwater | Shearwater - Now L... | Studio,1BA | $1,415 |
| City Station | 1-Bedroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1,425 |
| Turnstone | Turnstone - 407 | Studio,1BA | $1,460 |
| 1016 N Garden St | 2BR/1.5BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,600 |
| 508 E Ivy Street | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,645 |
| Ironworks at Old Town | Studio XL | Studio,1BA | $1,650 |
| Madrona | 1bed/1bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,700 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Business District, WA
As of September 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Central Business District area is the $2.87 price per square foot 2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom Model at 40 Bellwether in the in the Puget neighborhood starting from $2,900. The second greatest value Central Business District apartment is the 631 N Garden St Model at 631 N Garden St, Unit 101 starting at $2,150 with a $2.15 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40 Bellwether | 2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $2.87 |
| 631 N Garden St, Unit 101 | 631 N Garden St | 2BR,1BA | $2.15 |
| The Dex | 3 x 2 | 3BR,2BA | $2.64 |
| 1205 N Garden St | 3BR/1.0BA | 3BR,1BA | $2.71 |
| Morse Landing - USIT | Morse Landing - USIT - 506 | 2BR,2BA | $2.73 |
| The Sandpiper | 2BR/1BA | 2BR,1BA | $3.04 |
| 1200/1210 Billy Frank Jr St. | 3BR/1.0BA | 3BR,1BA | $3.18 |
| 508 E Ivy Street | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.34 |
| City Station | 1-Bedroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $2.59 |
| Gateway Lofts | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.14 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Central Business District Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Central Business District?
The cheapest apartment in Central Business District is 1200/1210 Billy Frank Jr St. which is listed at $800, while the average apartment in Central Business District costs $1,795.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Central Business District?
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 22 regular apartments in Central Business District 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 Central Business District?
Cheap apartments in Central Business District have an average cost of $675 which is $1,120 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Central Business District.
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