Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Civic Center Neighborhood of Bellingham, WA from $500 (39 Rentals)

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The Millworks
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Millworks

100 W Laurel StBellingham, WA 98225
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Gateway Lofts
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Gateway Lofts

202 E Holly StBellingham, WA 98225
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1118 N Forest
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1118 N Forest

1118 N Forest StBellingham, WA 98225
property at 625 N Garden St

$1,100 - $1,695

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625 N Garden St

BellinghamWA98225
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Morse Landing
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Morse Landing

112 E Maple StBellingham, WA 98225

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MARKETplace
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

MARKETplace

1225 Railroad AveBellingham, WA 98225
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Purnell
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Purnell

2603 Elm StBellingham, WA 98225
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The Shearwater
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Shearwater

200 E Maple StBellingham, WA 98225
Student Housing
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The Leopold Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Leopold Apartments

1224 Cornwall AveBellingham, WA 98225
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The Turnstone
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Turnstone

1020 Railroad AveBellingham, WA 98225
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Park Terrace Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Park Terrace Apartments

1400 Moore StBellingham, WA 98229
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Viking Suites
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Viking Suites

1471 Moore StBellingham, WA 98229
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Civic Center, Bellingham, WA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Civic Center Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Civic Center area of Bellingham, WA is a 3 Beds unit found at Forest Hill Apartments priced from $845. Gateway Lofts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,000. Here are the most affordable Civic Center apartments for rent in Bellingham, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Forest Hill Apartments3x1.53BR,1BA$845
Gateway LoftsStudioStudio,1BA$1,000
The SandpiperStudio/1BAStudio,1BA$1,405
Luxurious Studios with Rooftop Deck and Secured Entry!4th Floor Studio (429-456sqft.)Studio,1BA$1,470
Viking SuitesType C- 3 BD3BR,2BA$1,795
605 N Garden5BR/2.0BA5BR,2BA$3,985

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Civic Center, WA

As of April 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Civic Center area is the $0.56 price per square foot 3x1.5 Model at Forest Hill Apartments in the in the WWU neighborhood starting from $845. The second greatest value Civic Center apartment is the D4 Model at The Wilder starting at $900 with a $0.67 price per square foot in the WWU neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Civic Center apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Forest Hill Apartments3x1.53BR,1.5BA$0.56
The WilderD44BR,4BA$0.67
Viking SuitesType C- 3 BD3BR,2BA$2.14
The SandpiperStudio/1BAStudio ,1BA$3.23
Luxurious Studios with Rooftop Deck and Secured Entry!4th Floor Studio (429-456sqft.)Studio ,1BA$3.42
Stateside0x1 S1Studio ,1BA$3.99
Gateway LoftsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.86

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Civic Center Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Civic Center?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Civic Center is under $3,985.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Civic Center?

The cheapest apartment in Civic Center is The Sandpiper which is listed at $1,595, while the average apartment in Civic Center costs $5,350.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Civic Center?

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 20 regular apartments in Civic Center that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

Expert Rental Resources

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