
Apartments for Rent in the Happy Valley Neighborhood of Bellingham, WA (124 Rentals)


Opera House

Sky Vue

Driftwell on Old Fairhaven

Waterview Place

Bell Mall Villa 2

Viking Gardens

The U

Taylor Heights

University Heights
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Samish Station III

Samish Station 1 & 2

2 & 3 Bedroom ~ Briarwood Apartments

Padden Creek

The Calypso at Samish Hill

Inglewood Apartments

Orca 2 Apartments

Boardwalk Apartments

Windsor Place

Heather Ridge
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Monterra Apartments

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Harvard Suites

Viking View

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3108 Bill McDonald Pky, Unit c101

2903 Wilson Ave, Unit 1
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140 S Garden St

230 N Garden Terrace

1126-1130 24th St

2200-2202 Wilson Ave

811 Blueberry Ln

2111 Knox Ave

2116 Mill Ave

1412 22nd St

1315 21st St

3404 Taylor Ave
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109 Samish Way

2319 Wilson Ave

2110 Harris Ave

3025 Wilson Ave Alley

816 20th St

1402 S 34th St

3500 Ridgemont Way

1610 16th St

514 Fielding Ct

1515 12th St
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Happy Valley, Bellingham, WA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Happy Valley?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Happy Valley Studio Apartments | $1,458 | $1,295 | $1,675 |
| Happy Valley 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,686 | $1,300 | $2,650 |
| Happy Valley 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,908 | $850 | $3,000 |
| Happy Valley 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,304 | $900 | $2,850 |
| Happy Valley 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,834 | $700 | $10,000+ |
How much does it cost to rent a home in Happy Valley?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Bedroom Homes | $3,047 | $3,000 | $3,095 |
| 3 Bedroom Homes | $2,697 | $2,400 | $2,995 |
| 4 Bedroom Homes | $3,050 | $2,900 | $3,200 |
| 5 Bedroom Homes | $4,236 | $3,850 | $4,600 |
| 7 Bedroom Homes | $4,895 | $4,895 | $4,895 |
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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Lifestyle Ratings
Our team compiles millions of data points to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, metropolitan areas, and rental properties across Washington including Happy Valley, Bellingham, and the greater Bellingham area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, family-friendly amenities, proximity to transit, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.
Outdoors Rating
Are you somebody that needs to live with access to the outdoors? this residential neighborhood ranks as providing highly-rated access to parks, paths, and trails, with a score of 3.5 out of 4.
Frequently Asked Questions about Happy Valley
What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the Happy Valley area of Bellingham, WA?
As of today, August 08, 2026, there are currently 124 available Happy Valley apartments priced from $700 to $12,286, with an average monthly rent of $1,918.
How much are Studio apartments in Happy Valley?
There are currently 23 Studio Apartments in Happy Valley with rent ranges from $1,295 to $1,675 with an average price of $1,458.
What is the current price range for One Bedroom Happy Valley Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Happy Valley ranges from $1,300 to $2,650 with an average monthly rent of $1,686.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Happy Valley cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Happy Valley range from $850 to $3,000. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $1,908.
How expensive are Happy Valley Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 31 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Happy Valley on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $900 to $2,850 - averaging $2,304 for the location.
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