Cheap Homes for Rent in the Downtown Bellingham Neighborhood of Bellingham, WA from $1,450 (11 Rentals)

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property at 1028 Billy Frank Jr St

$1,950

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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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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 14

910 Gladstone St, Unit 311

910 Gladstone St
BellinghamWA98229

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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

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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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Bellingham

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Bellingham?

There are currently 158 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Bellingham, WA with pricing that ranges from $769 to $12,627. There are also 41 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Bellingham ranging from $1,475 to $4,850.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downtown Bellingham?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown Bellingham ranges from $1,475 to $4,850 with an average monthly rent of $2,858.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Downtown Bellingham?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Downtown Bellingham range from $1,109 to $2,600, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,450 to $3,290. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,500 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $769.

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

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