
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Happy Valley Neighborhood of Bellingham, WA from $850 (31 Rentals)


1315 21st St

Inglewood Apartments

South Campus Place

Sehome Court Apartments

Monterra Apartments

1126-1130 24th St
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Samish Station 1 & 2

Orchard Meadows

Samish Station III

2208 Wilson Ave

The Calypso at Samish Hill
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Briarwood Apartments

Harvard Suites

Padden Creek

Waterview Place

Villa Bonita Apartments

Sea Home View

Arise Bellingham
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Rhododendron Court

SOCA Townhomes

Fairhaven Park

813 Billy Frank Jr. St

24th Street Apartments

East Ridge Apartment Homes

500 Square
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2220 & 2240 Douglas

Calypso North

The Fairhaven Pointe Apartments
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 | $1,495 | $1,325 | $1,875 |
| Happy Valley 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,684 | $1,251 | $2,750 |
Happy Valley 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,902 | $850 | $2,350 |
| Happy Valley 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,338 | $708 | $3,040 |
| Happy Valley 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,411 | $700 | $3,740 |
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Ranked #5
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Happy Valley Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Happy Valley?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Happy Valley is under $1,790.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Happy Valley?
The cheapest apartment in Happy Valley is Sehome Court Apartments which is listed at $1,775, while the average apartment in Happy Valley costs $5,700.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Happy Valley?
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 14 regular apartments in Happy Valley 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 Happy Valley?
Cheap apartments in Happy Valley have an average cost of $473 which is $5,227 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Happy Valley.
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This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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