Cheap Homes for Rent in Bellingham, WA from $700 (26 Rentals)

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property at 512 Darby Dr

$1,540 - $2,150

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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512 Darby Dr

BellinghamWA98226

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property at 1708 Sapphire Trl

$1,900

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 23

1708 Sapphire Trl

BellinghamWA98226

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property at 2527 Superior St

$1,900

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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2527 Superior St, Unit 2

2527 Superior St
BellinghamWA98226
property at 1028 Billy Frank Jr St

$1,950

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$1,950

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 13

1028 Billy Frank Jr St, Unit 103

1028 Billy Frank Jr St
BellinghamWA98225
property at 910 Gladstone St

$1,995

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 14

910 Gladstone St, Unit 311

910 Gladstone St
BellinghamWA98229

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Bellingham, WA

Pricing Updated: 08/27/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Bellingham, WA area range in price from $700 to $12,571 with an overall median price of $1,794. The three Bellingham neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Lettered Streets at $1,715, Central Business District at $1,742, and Downtown Bellingham at $1,768. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Bellingham Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Lettered Streets$1,715$76936
Central Business District$1,742$76941
Downtown Bellingham$1,768$76989
Sehome$1,768$70089
Civic Center$1,775$76946
Edgemoor$1,775$70078
Fairhaven$1,775$700114
Happy Valley$1,775$70082
Samish$1,775$70097
South Bellingham$1,775$70078

Cheapest Available Bellingham Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Bellingham, WA is a 1 Bed unit found at 1200/1210 Billy Frank Jr St. in the WWU neighborhood priced from $800. Skyview Apartments in the Puget neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,000. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Bellingham apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1200/1210 Billy Frank Jr St.1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$800
Skyview Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,000
Robin's NestStudioStudio,1BA$1,195
Gateway LoftsStudioStudio,1BA$1,199
3163 Studio LnStudio 3171Studio,1BA$1,250
Regency Park1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,257
Maplewood1 Bed1BR,1BA$1,295
Stanford ApartmentsMcKenzie up, small K1BR,1BA$1,300
Timberline Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,325
135 & 139 Prince Ave – Benjamin Court135 & 139 Prince Ave – Benjamin Court - 135PR...Studio,1BA$1,375

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bellingham, WA

As of August 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Bellingham area is the $1.76 price per square foot 3 bed/2 bath Model at Tull Road Townhomes in the in the Guide Meridian neighborhood starting from $2,395. The second greatest value Bellingham apartment is the 245 Prince Ave Model at 245 Prince Ave, Unit 201 starting at $2,000 with a $1.54 price per square foot in the Guide Meridian neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Bellingham apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Tull Road Townhomes3 bed/2 bath3BR,2.5BA$1.76
245 Prince Ave, Unit 201245 Prince Ave3BR,2BA$1.54
Stateside4x2 D24BR,2BA$0.69
THE MEADOWS BY VINTAGE3x23BR,2BA$1.54
University Heights4x2 - By the Bedroom4BR,2BA$0.67
1016 N Garden St3BR/1.5BA3BR,1.5BA$1.89
Viking Gardens4x2 - By the Bedroom4BR,2BA$0.75
2220 & 2240 Douglas2-Bed 1-Bath2BR,1BA$1.94
NO33272BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.98
Regency Park1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.72

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Frequently Asked Questions about Bellingham

What type of rentals are currently available in Bellingham?

There are currently 376 Apartments for Rent in Bellingham, WA with pricing that ranges from $700 to $12,571. There are also 93 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Bellingham ranging from $700 to $5,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Bellingham?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Bellingham ranges from $700 to $5,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,690.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Bellingham?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Bellingham range from $900 to $2,995, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,195 to $5,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,400 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $700.

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