Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fairhaven Neighborhood of Bellingham, WA from $500 (11 Rentals)

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The Millworks
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Millworks

100 W Laurel StBellingham, WA 98225
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The Shearwater
Studio Apartments

The Shearwater

200 E Maple StBellingham, WA 98225
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1118 N Forest
Studio Apartments

1118 N Forest

1118 N Forest StBellingham, 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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Calypso at Samish HillStudioStudio,1BA$1,270
Samish Station III0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,395
Kerf ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,553
Bella MarStudioStudio,1BA$1,595
Opera HouseStudioStudio,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2707 Connelly Ave, Unit 2032707 Connelly Ave3BR,2BA$2.34
The Fairhaven Pointe ApartmentsFairhaven Point 3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$2.21
Stateside4x2 D24BR,2BA$0.84
Harvard Suites3-Bed 2-Bath3BR,2BA$2.58
The Dex3 x 23BR,2BA$2.76
Heather Ridge, 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom ApartmentsHeather Ridge 2BD / 850sf2BR,1BA$2.12
Monterra ApartmentsRenovated 2-Bedroom Apartment2BR,1BA$2.27
Fairhaven Park1X11BR,1BA$2.81
Bella MarStudioStudio ,1BA$2.79
405 Fieldston Rd, Unit First Floor Annex Studio405 Fieldston RdStudio ,1BA$2.44

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Fairhaven, Bellingham, WA

Ranked #9

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 $1,825.

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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