
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Bellingham Neighborhood of Bellingham, WA from $1,625 (39 Rentals)


1116 E Maryland St

Inglewood Apartments

1901 G St

Monterra Apartments

Samish Station 1 & 2

109 Samish Way

The Dex

Samish Station III
What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much
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1745 James St

The Calypso at Samish Hill

Briarwood Apartments

Bella Mar

The Sandpiper

Waterview Place

1024 Billy Frank Jr. St, Unit 301

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Kerf Apartments

Ironworks at Old Town
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700 N State St, Unit 101

912 Alabama St

The Millworks

Villa Bonita Apartments

Sea Home View

Park Terrace Apartments

Brampton Court

2709 W Maplewood Ave

Morse Landing
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Viking Suites

813 Billy Frank Jr. St

East Ridge Apartment Homes

901 N Forest St

1500 E Victor St

500 Square

The Turnstone

1119 N Forest St

1155 Grant St
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Luxurious Studios with Rooftop Deck and Secured Entry!

1207 Jersey St

Calypso North
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 | $1,471 | $1,225 | $1,680 |
| Downtown Bellingham 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,690 | $1,251 | $2,100 |
Downtown Bellingham 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,076 | $1,625 | $4,556 |
| Downtown Bellingham 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,356 | $1,109 | $3,000 |
| Downtown Bellingham 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,172 | $769 | $3,740 |
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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money
Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.
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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 $2,095.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Bellingham?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Bellingham is Viking Suites which is listed at $1,695, while the average apartment in Downtown Bellingham costs $4,787.
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 24 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 $446 which is $4,341 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Bellingham.
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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move
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Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units
Written by: Robin Stewart
Adaptive reuse is when a commercial property is converted and repurposed. The real estate industry has embraced a growing number of these projects.

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A Seasoned Property Manager's Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Your Deposit Back
Written by: Lauren Harrington
I’m going to talk with you as a seasoned property manager and friend. So, let’s start with your security deposit. I want you to think about this guide as insider information. You deserve your deposit back.