Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Bellingham Neighborhood of Bellingham, WA (186 Rentals)

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Kerf Apartments
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$1,542 - $3,008

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Base Rent$1,542 - $3,008
Total Monthly Price$1,542 - $3,008
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Kerf Apartments

208 N Samish WayBellingham, WA 98225
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property at 2512 I St
$3,500

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$3,500
Total Monthly Price$3,500
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Oct 15
Furnished

2512 I St

BellinghamWA98225
property at 1444 Humboldt St
$3,400

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Base Rent$3,400
Total Monthly Price$3,400
4 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Now

1444 Humboldt St

BellinghamWA98225
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property at 1254 Franklin St
$800
1 Bedroom Rentals
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1254 Franklin St

BellinghamWA98225

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property at 2615 West St
$4,271 - $4,814

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$4,271
Total Monthly Price$4,271
2 Bedroom Rentals
Available Oct 16
Furnished

2615 West St

BellinghamWA98225
property at 230 N Garden Terrace
$12,517

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$12,517
Total Monthly Price$12,517
4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent
Available Dec 7
Furnished

230 N Garden Terrace

BellinghamWA98225

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Downtown Bellingham, Bellingham, WA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Bellingham

What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the Downtown Bellingham area of Bellingham, WA?

As of today, September 15, 2026, there are currently 186 available Downtown Bellingham apartments priced from $800 to $12,517, with an average monthly rent of $2,001.

How much are Studio apartments in Downtown Bellingham?

There are currently 44 Studio Apartments in Downtown Bellingham with rent ranges from $1,175 to $1,742 with an average price of $1,505.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Downtown Bellingham Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Downtown Bellingham ranges from $800 to $2,094 with an average monthly rent of $1,589.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Bellingham cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Downtown Bellingham range from $1,600 to $4,814. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $2,149.

How expensive are Downtown Bellingham Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 41 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Downtown Bellingham on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,109 to $2,525 - averaging $2,257 for the location.

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