Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Happy Valley Neighborhood of Bellingham, WA from $600 (59 Rentals)

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property at 109 Samish Way

$1,325 - $2,625

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Jun 17

109 Samish Way

BellinghamWA98225

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property at 1315 21st St

$1,700

2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Jul 14

1315 21st St

BellinghamWA98225

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Calypso North
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Calypso North

3815 Elwood AveBellingham, WA 98229
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Gateway Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Gateway Apartments

230-250 32nd StBellingham, WA 98225

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Laurel Court
Studio Apartments

Laurel Court

1025-1031 23rd StBellingham, WA 98225
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Rhododendron Court
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Rhododendron Court

1016-1020 24th StBellingham, WA 98225
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Sea Home View
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sea Home View

3010 Ferry AveBellingham, WA 98225
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Arise Bellingham
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Arise Bellingham

621 32nd StBellingham, WA 98225
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Fairhaven Park
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Fairhaven Park

1900 20th StBellingham, WA 98225
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SOCA Townhomes
2 to 6 Bedroom Apartments

SOCA Townhomes

2001-2005 Knox AveBellingham, WA 98225
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South Haven
4 Bedroom Apartments

South Haven

2225 Knox AveBellingham, WA 98225

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Happy Valley, Bellingham, WA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Happy Valley Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Happy Valley area of Bellingham, WA is a 4 Beds unit found at Taylor Heights priced from $795. Stanford Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,300. Here are the most affordable Happy Valley apartments for rent in Bellingham, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Taylor Heights4x2 - By the Bedroom4BR,2BA$795
Stanford ApartmentsMcKenzie up, small K1BR,1BA$1,300
The Calypso at Samish HillStudioStudio,1BA$1,395
Calypso North0x1Studio,1BA$1,395
Driftwell on Old FairhavenStudio AStudio,1BA$1,454
Opera HouseStudioStudio,1BA$1,495
Monterra ApartmentsRenovated 1-Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1,619
Sehome Court ApartmentsApartment2BR,2BA$1,775
Fairhaven Park2X12BR,1BA$1,785
813 Billy Frank Jr. St2x12BR,1BA$1,790

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Happy Valley, WA

As of April 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Happy Valley area is the $2.05 price per square foot 3 Bed 1209-1245 Model at Samish Flats Luxury Apartment Homes! in the in the WWU neighborhood starting from $2,550. The second greatest value Happy Valley apartment is the 4x2 - By the Bedroom Model at University Heights starting at $810 with a $0.74 price per square foot in the WWU neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Happy Valley apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Samish Flats Luxury Apartment Homes!3 Bed 1209-12453BR,2BA$2.05
University Heights4x2 - By the Bedroom4BR,2BA$0.74
Broadway Apartments3 Bed/ 2 Bath3BR,2BA$2.07
Orchard Meadows2 Bed 1 bath2BR,1BA$2.13
Sehome Court ApartmentsTownhouse2BR,1.5BA$2.17
Heather Ridge, 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom Apartments for Rent!Heather Ridge 2BD / 850sf2BR,1BA$2.12
Fairhaven Park2X12BR,1BA$2.13
Inglewood Apartments2-Bed 1-Bath Apartment Renovated2BR,1BA$2.28
The U3x2 - By the Bedroom3BR,2BA$0.98
Viking Gardens3x2 - By the Bedroom3BR,2BA$0.91

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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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The Ultimate Long-Distance Moving Checklist: Tips from a Real Estate Pro

Moving is tough, especially long-distance. Learn how to minimize stress & expenses with proven strategies from a real estate pro, covering everything from logistics to finances.

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Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Happy Valley, Bellingham, WA

Ranked #5

Among cities in Washington for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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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 Stanford Apartments which is listed at $1,300, 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.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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