Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fairhaven Neighborhood of Bellingham, WA from $500 (12 Rentals)

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The Millworks
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Millworks

100 W Laurel StBellingham, WA 98225
  • Utilities Included

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Gateway Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Gateway Apartments

230-250 32nd StBellingham, WA 98225
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The Shearwater
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Shearwater

200 E Maple StBellingham, WA 98225
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South Campus Place
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

South Campus Place

2600 Douglas AveBellingham, WA 98225

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Morse Landing
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Morse Landing

112 E Maple StBellingham, WA 98225

Fairhaven, Bellingham, WA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Fairhaven Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Fairhaven area of Bellingham, WA is a 2 Beds unit found at Viking Gardens priced from $725. Taylor Heights has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $795. Here are the most affordable Fairhaven apartments for rent in Bellingham, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Viking Gardens2x2 - By the bedroom2BR,2BA$725
Taylor Heights4x2 - By the Bedroom4BR,2BA$795
Forest Hill Apartments3x1.53BR,1BA$825
University Heights2x2 - By the Bedroom2BR,2BA$850
The Calypso at Samish HillRoom for Rent1BR,1BA$895

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fairhaven, WA

As of October 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the Fairhaven area is the $1.84 price per square foot 716 N. State St. Model at 716 N. State St., Unit 716 in the in the WWU neighborhood starting from $2,950. The second greatest value Fairhaven apartment is the 3x1.5 Model at Forest Hill Apartments starting at $825 with a $0.55 price per square foot in the WWU neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Fairhaven apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
716 N. State St., Unit 716716 N. State St.3BR,2BA$1.84
Forest Hill Apartments3x1.53BR,1.5BA$0.55
Samish Flats Luxury Apartment Homes!3 Bed 1209-12453BR,2BA$1.96
Stateside4x2 D24BR,2BA$0.69
University Heights4x2 - By the Bedroom4BR,2BA$0.66
1031 N State St, Unit 4021031 N State St2BR,1BA$2.01
Heather Ridge, 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom ApartmentsHeather Ridge 2BD / 850sf2BR,1BA$2.06
The WilderB12BR,2BA$1.02
The U3x2 - By the Bedroom3BR,2BA$0.98
Viking Gardens3x2 - By the Bedroom3BR,2BA$0.91

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Fairhaven, Bellingham, WA

Ranked #14

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Fairhaven Neighborhood in Bellingham, WA

Walk Score®

86 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

78 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

37 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Fairhaven Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Fairhaven?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Fairhaven is under $1,454.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Fairhaven?

The cheapest apartment in Fairhaven is The Calypso at Samish Hill which is listed at $895, while the average apartment in Fairhaven costs $3,550.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Fairhaven?

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 34 regular apartments in Fairhaven 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 Fairhaven?

Cheap apartments in Fairhaven have an average cost of $522 which is $3,028 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fairhaven.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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