Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fairhaven Neighborhood of Bellingham, WA from $500 (11 Rentals)
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405 Fieldston Rd, Unit First Floor Annex Studio

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The Calypso at Samish Hill

Stanford Apartments
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 | $1,468 | $975 | $1,863 |
Fairhaven 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,672 | $1,300 | $2,000 |
Fairhaven 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,085 | $995 | $3,500 |
Fairhaven 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,308 | $708 | $3,100 |
Fairhaven 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,712 | $700 | $3,740 |
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There are currently 11 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 Studio unit found at The Calypso at Samish Hill priced from $1,270. Samish Station III has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,395. Here are the most affordable Fairhaven apartments for rent in Bellingham, WA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Calypso at Samish Hill | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,270 |
Samish Station III | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,395 |
Kerf Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,553 |
Bella Mar | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,595 |
Opera House | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,650 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fairhaven, WA
As of August 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Fairhaven area is the $2.34 price per square foot 2707 Connelly Ave Model at 2707 Connelly Ave, Unit 203 in the in the South Bellingham neighborhood starting from $2,750. The second greatest value Fairhaven apartment is the Fairhaven Point 3 Bed 2 Bath Model at The Fairhaven Pointe Apartments starting at $2,600 with a $2.21 price per square foot in the South Bellingham 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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2707 Connelly Ave, Unit 203 | 2707 Connelly Ave | 3BR,2BA | $2.34 |
The Fairhaven Pointe Apartments | Fairhaven Point 3 Bed 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $2.21 |
Stateside | 4x2 D2 | 4BR,2BA | $0.84 |
Harvard Suites | 3-Bed 2-Bath | 3BR,2BA | $2.58 |
The Dex | 3 x 2 | 3BR,2BA | $2.76 |
Heather Ridge, 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom Apartments | Heather Ridge 2BD / 850sf | 2BR,1BA | $2.12 |
Monterra Apartments | Renovated 2-Bedroom Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $2.27 |
Fairhaven Park | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.81 |
Bella Mar | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.79 |
405 Fieldston Rd, Unit First Floor Annex Studio | 405 Fieldston Rd | Studio ,1BA | $2.44 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleFairhaven, Bellingham, WA
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet 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
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- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $1,825.
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 $1,405, while the average apartment in Fairhaven costs $5,105.
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 2 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 $346 which is $4,759 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fairhaven.
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