Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Civic Center Neighborhood of Bellingham, WA from $500 (2 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 | $1,512 | $1,375 | $1,650 |
Civic Center 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,590 | $1,590 | $1,590 |
Civic Center 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,926 | $865 | $2,695 |
Civic Center 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,115 | $1,695 | $2,950 |
Civic Center 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,124 | $769 | $3,200 |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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716 N. State St., Unit 716 | 716 N. State St. | 3BR,2BA | $1.84 |
Forest Hill Apartments | 3x1.5 | 3BR,1.5BA | $0.55 |
Stateside | 4x2 D2 | 4BR,2BA | $0.69 |
810 Irving St, Unit 810 Irving | 810 Irving St | 2BR,1BA | $2.00 |
1031 N State St, Unit 402 | 1031 N State St | 2BR,1BA | $2.01 |
The Wilder | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.02 |
Viking Suites | Civic 3 BD | 3BR,2BA | $2.14 |
The Sandpiper | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $3.49 |
1513 E Street | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.63 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleCivic Center, Bellingham, WA
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3.5Pet 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.
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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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