Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fairhaven Neighborhood of Bellingham, WA from $500 (12 Rentals)
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The Calypso at Samish Hill

Monterra Apartments

3140 Adams Ave
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Fairhaven, Bellingham, WA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Fairhaven?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Fairhaven Studio Apartments | $1,593 | $1,350 | $1,863 |
Fairhaven 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,574 | $895 | $1,995 |
Fairhaven 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,975 | $725 | $3,038 |
Fairhaven 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,241 | $708 | $2,950 |
Fairhaven 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,232 | $700 | $3,200 |
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There are currently 12 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Fairhaven Neighborhood of Bellingham, WA.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Viking Gardens | 2x2 - By the bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $725 |
Taylor Heights | 4x2 - By the Bedroom | 4BR,2BA | $795 |
Forest Hill Apartments | 3x1.5 | 3BR,1BA | $825 |
University Heights | 2x2 - By the Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $850 |
The Calypso at Samish Hill | Room for Rent | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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716 N. State St., Unit 716 | 716 N. State St. | 3BR,2BA | $1.84 |
Forest Hill Apartments | 3x1.5 | 3BR,1.5BA | $0.55 |
Samish Flats Luxury Apartment Homes! | 3 Bed 1209-1245 | 3BR,2BA | $1.96 |
Stateside | 4x2 D2 | 4BR,2BA | $0.69 |
University Heights | 4x2 - By the Bedroom | 4BR,2BA | $0.66 |
1031 N State St, Unit 402 | 1031 N State St | 2BR,1BA | $2.01 |
Heather Ridge, 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom Apartments | Heather Ridge 2BD / 850sf | 2BR,1BA | $2.06 |
The Wilder | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.02 |
The U | 3x2 - By the Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $0.98 |
Viking Gardens | 3x2 - By the Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $0.91 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleFairhaven, Bellingham, WA
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
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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
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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.
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