Apartments for Rent in the Fairhaven Neighborhood of Bellingham, WA (196 Rentals)

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Kerf Apartments
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$1,550 - $3,008

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Base Rent$1,550 - $3,008
Total Monthly Price$1,550 - $3,008
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Kerf Apartments

208 N Samish WayBellingham, WA 98225
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711 11th St, Unit #3
$2,175

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Base Rent$2,175
Total Monthly Price$2,175
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

711 11th St, Unit #3

711 11th StBellingham, WA 98225
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property at 1028 Billy Frank Jr St
$1,950

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Base Rent$1,950
Total Monthly Price$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
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property at 1444 Humboldt St
$3,400

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Base Rent$3,400
Total Monthly Price$3,400
4 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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1444 Humboldt St

BellinghamWA98225
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property at 1006 N Garden St
$1,600 - $1,700
2 Bedroom Rentals
Available Sep 14

1006 N Garden St

BellinghamWA98225
property at 1254 Franklin St
$800
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1254 Franklin St

BellinghamWA98225

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Fairhaven, Bellingham, WA

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Among cities in Washington for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, metropolitan areas, and rental properties across Washington and customized analysis for Central Bellingham. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury housing options, pet-friendly features, places to raise kids, proximity to transit, walking, and biking. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Family-Friendly Rating

A family-friendly multifamily community may be just the ticket if you have a son or daughter (or both!) when you rent. This residential neighborhood has emerged as a leading section of town for families, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Family Friendly ratings are based on community features and environments that help parents and children to thrive. This includes features like parks, playgrounds, extra living spaces, features for pets, and great education and schools.

Outdoors Rating

We think living with the outdoors is something they look for when they rent. Fairhaven is a highly-rated area for its parks and green spaces, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Pet Friendly Rating

Do you have dogs and cats? this area ranks highly for raising pets (dogs and cats), with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Frequently Asked Questions about Fairhaven

What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the Fairhaven area of Bellingham, WA?

As of today, September 11, 2026, there are currently 196 available Fairhaven apartments priced from $795 to $12,551, with an average monthly rent of $1,978.

How much are Studio apartments in Fairhaven?

There are currently 42 Studio Apartments in Fairhaven with rent ranges from $1,395 to $1,875 with an average price of $1,556.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Fairhaven Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Fairhaven ranges from $800 to $2,156 with an average monthly rent of $1,563.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Fairhaven cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Fairhaven range from $850 to $3,008. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $2,045.

How expensive are Fairhaven Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 52 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Fairhaven on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $900 to $2,850 - averaging $2,273 for the location.

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