Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Civic Center Neighborhood of Bellingham, WA from $500 (2 Rentals)

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The Millworks
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Millworks

100 W Laurel StBellingham, WA 98225
  • Utilities Included

Civic Center, Bellingham, WA Local Guide

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Civic Center, WA

As of October 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the Civic Center area is the $1.84 price per square foot 716 N. State St. Model at 716 N. State St., Unit 716 in the in the WWU neighborhood starting from $2,950. The second greatest value Civic Center apartment is the 3x1.5 Model at Forest Hill Apartments starting at $825 with a $0.55 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.
716 N. State St., Unit 716716 N. State St.3BR,2BA$1.84
Forest Hill Apartments3x1.53BR,1.5BA$0.55
Stateside4x2 D24BR,2BA$0.69
810 Irving St, Unit 810 Irving810 Irving St2BR,1BA$2.00
1031 N State St, Unit 4021031 N State St2BR,1BA$2.01
The WilderB12BR,2BA$1.02
Viking SuitesCivic 3 BD3BR,2BA$2.14
The Sandpiper1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$3.49
1513 E StreetStudioStudio ,1BA$3.63

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Civic Center, Bellingham, WA

Ranked #20

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Civic Center Apartments

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 24 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 $460 which is $4,440 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Civic Center.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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