
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Bellingham Neighborhood of Bellingham, WA from $800 (29 Rentals)


1254 Franklin St

1200-1210 Billy Frank Jr. St

1512-1516 W North St

906 N Garden St

Monterra Apartments

The Sandpiper
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Samish Station III

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Kerf Apartments

Ironworks at Old Town

The Calypso at Samish Hill

Madrona
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The Leopold Apartments

Purnell
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City Station

804 Connecticut St

Sea Home View

Brampton Court

1100 N. Forest Street

Viking Suites

Gateway Lofts
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Downtown Bellingham, Bellingham, WA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Bellingham?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Bellingham Studio Apartments | $1,489 | $1,175 | $1,813 |
Downtown Bellingham 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,595 | $800 | $2,075 |
| Downtown Bellingham 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,108 | $995 | $4,837 |
| Downtown Bellingham 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,254 | $1,109 | $2,600 |
| Downtown Bellingham 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,055 | $769 | $10,000+ |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Bellingham Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Bellingham?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Bellingham is under $1,450.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Bellingham?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Bellingham is 1200/1210 Billy Frank Jr St. which is listed at $800, while the average apartment in Downtown Bellingham costs $1,768.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown Bellingham?
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 28 regular apartments in Downtown Bellingham 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 Downtown Bellingham?
Cheap apartments in Downtown Bellingham have an average cost of $507 which is $1,261 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Bellingham.
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