Cheap Homes for Rent in the Civic Center Neighborhood of Bellingham, WA from $1,500 (8 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in the Civic Center area of Bellingham.

property at 2725 Peabody St

$1,575

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$1,575

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$1,575

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2725 Peabody St

BellinghamWA98225
property at 910 Gladstone St

$1,595 - $1,895

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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910 Gladstone St

BellinghamWA98229

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property at 1419 Texas St

$2,350

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$2,350

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$2,350

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

Available Now

1419 Texas St

BellinghamWA98229
property at 520 Boulevard

$2,400

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$2,400

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$2,400

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 1

520 Boulevard, Unit Lower

520 Boulevard
BellinghamWA98225

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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 $1,225. 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$1,225
ShearwaterShearwater - Now L...Studio,1BA$1,415

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Civic Center, WA

As of August 08, 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 4x2 D2 Model at Stateside starting at $799 with a $0.69 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
Stateside4x2 D24BR,2BA$0.69
40 Bellwether2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$2.87
Viking SuitesType B - 3bd W/D included3BR,2BA$2.34
Morse Landing - USITMorse Landing - USIT - 5062BR,2BA$2.85
The Sandpiper2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$3.04
City Station1-Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$2.64
Maritime HeritageStudio (380-424sqft.)Studio ,1BA$3.36
ShearwaterShearwater - 506Studio ,1BA$3.58
Gateway LoftsStudioStudio ,1BA$3.50

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Frequently Asked Questions about Civic Center

What type of rentals are currently available in Civic Center?

There are currently 91 Apartments for Rent in Civic Center, WA with pricing that ranges from $769 to $4,793. There are also 39 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Civic Center ranging from $1,575 to $4,895.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Civic Center?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Civic Center ranges from $1,575 to $4,895 with an average monthly rent of $2,744.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Civic Center?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Civic Center range from $1,109 to $2,600, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,400 to $3,250. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,500 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $769.

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