
Cheap 3 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Bellingham Neighborhood of Bellingham, WA from $1,109 (22 Rentals)


826 N Garden St

511 E Chestnut St

1507 Franklin St

1217 Billy Frank Jr. St

2 & 3 Bedroom ~ Briarwood Apartments

1121 Humboldt St
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814 High St

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811 Blueberry Ln

1200/1210 Billy Frank Jr St.

1019 Jersey St

The Millworks
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1205 N Garden St

600 E Maple St

1016 N Garden St

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East Ridge Apartment Homes
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Bellingham?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Bellingham Studio Apartments | $1,484 | $1,175 | $1,808 |
| Downtown Bellingham 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,613 | $800 | $2,049 |
| Downtown Bellingham 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,099 | $995 | $4,788 |
Downtown Bellingham 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,261 | $1,109 | $2,600 |
| Downtown Bellingham 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,982 | $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 $1,458.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Bellingham?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Bellingham is Forest Hill Apartments which is listed at $845, while the average apartment in Downtown Bellingham costs $1,765.
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 30 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 $556 which is $1,209 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Bellingham.
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