
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Bellingham Neighborhood of Bellingham, WA from $1,225 (19 Rentals)


112 37th St

Samish Station 1 & 2

Ironworks at Old Town

Samish Station III

The Calypso at Samish Hill
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The Sandpiper

1107 High St

Kerf Apartments

Bella Mar

1118 N Forest

Forest Hill Apartments
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Gateway Lofts

MARKETplace

East Ridge Apartment Homes

The Shearwater

Calypso North

The Turnstone
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Luxurious Studios with Rooftop Deck and Secured Entry!
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 | $1,477 | $1,225 | $1,726 |
| Downtown Bellingham 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,655 | $850 | $2,700 |
| Downtown Bellingham 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,053 | $1,625 | $4,688 |
| Downtown Bellingham 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,392 | $1,109 | $3,000 |
| Downtown Bellingham 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,400 | $769 | $3,740 |
| Downtown Bellingham 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,311 | $999 | $4,295 |
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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 $1,720.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Bellingham?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Bellingham is Gateway Lofts which is listed at $1,225, while the average apartment in Downtown Bellingham costs $4,837.
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 22 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 $457 which is $4,380 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Bellingham.
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