Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Civic Center Neighborhood of Bellingham, WA from $500 (4 Rentals)
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Civic Center, Bellingham, WA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Civic Center?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Civic Center Studio Apartments | $1,470 | $1,350 | $1,595 |
Civic Center 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,664 | $1,402 | $1,950 |
Civic Center 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,992 | $1,133 | $3,480 |
Civic Center 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,004 | $1,076 | $2,750 |
Civic Center 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,656 | $869 | $3,850 |
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There are currently 4 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Civic Center Neighborhood of Bellingham, WA.
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Best Value Apartments for Rent in Civic Center, WA
As of June 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Civic Center 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 Civic Center apartment is the 3 x 2 Model at The Dex starting at $2,330 with a $2.73 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Stateside | 4x2 D2 | 4BR,2BA | $0.84 |
The Dex | 3 x 2 | 3BR,2BA | $2.73 |
The Sandpiper | 2BR/1BA | 2BR,1BA | $3.04 |
40 Bellwether Way | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.40 |
Luxurious Studios with Rooftop Deck | Studio (470-489sqft) | Studio ,1BA | $3.30 |
The Wilder | S2 | 1BR,1BA | $3.62 |
Gateway Lofts | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.94 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleCivic Center, Bellingham, WA
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Civic Center Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Civic Center?
The cheapest apartment in Civic Center is The Sandpiper which is listed at $1,475, while the average apartment in Civic Center costs $5,900.
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 12 regular apartments in Civic Center 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 Civic Center?
Cheap apartments in Civic Center have an average cost of $336 which is $5,564 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Civic Center.
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