Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Bellingham Neighborhood of Bellingham, WA from $569 (90 Rentals)

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property at 1571 H St

$1,175 - $1,525

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Sep 9

1571 H St

BellinghamWA98225

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Kerf Apartments
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$1,676 - $3,138
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$1,676 - $3,138
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Kerf Apartments

208 N Samish WayBellingham, WA 98225
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property at 1411 G St

$1,695

2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

1411 G St

BellinghamWA98225

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property at 109 Samish Way

$1,895 - $1,950

2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

109 Samish Way

BellinghamWA98225

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property at 1028 Billy Frank Jr St

$1,950

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$1,950
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$1,950

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 13

1028 Billy Frank Jr St, Unit 103

1028 Billy Frank Jr St
BellinghamWA98225
property at 910 Gladstone St

$1,995

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$1,995
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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 14

910 Gladstone St, Unit 311

910 Gladstone St
BellinghamWA98229

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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

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Downtown Bellingham, Bellingham, WA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Bellingham Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Bellingham area of Bellingham, WA is a 1 Bed unit found at 1200/1210 Billy Frank Jr St. priced from $800. Gateway Lofts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,199. Here are the most affordable Downtown Bellingham apartments for rent in Bellingham, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1200/1210 Billy Frank Jr St.1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$800
Gateway LoftsStudioStudio,1BA$1,199
Timberline Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,325
Bell Mall Villa 21x1 Deluxe Renovated1BR,1BA$1,395
The Calypso at Samish HillStudioStudio,1BA$1,395
Maritime HeritageStudio (380-424sqft.)Studio,1BA$1,395
The SandpiperStudio/1BAStudio,1BA$1,400
ShearwaterShearwater - Now L...Studio,1BA$1,415
CondorCondor - 306Studio,1BA$1,425
City Station1-Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1,450

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Bellingham, WA

As of August 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Bellingham area is the $0.69 price per square foot 4x2 D2 Model at Stateside in the in the WWU neighborhood starting from $799. The second greatest value Downtown Bellingham apartment is the 3BR/1.5BA Model at 1016 N Garden St starting at $1,999 with a $1.89 price per square foot in the WWU neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Bellingham apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Stateside4x2 D24BR,2BA$0.69
1016 N Garden St3BR/1.5BA3BR,1.5BA$1.89
Samish Flats Luxury Apartment Homes!3-bed 9523BR,2BA$2.44
2 & 3 Bedroom ~ Briarwood Apartments2 BD/2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.18
The Dex2 x 22BR,2BA$2.29
Viking SuitesType B - 3bd W/D included3BR,2BA$2.34
Inglewood Apartments2-Bed 1-Bath Apartment2BR,1BA$2.18
BHS T Woodland Townhomes2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.07
508 E Ivy Street2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.34
Timberline Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.12

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Downtown Bellingham, Bellingham, WA

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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.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

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