Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Puget Neighborhood of Bellingham, WA from $500 (90 Rentals)

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Kerf Apartments
$1,541 - $2,765
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$1,541 - $2,765
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Kerf Apartments

208 N Samish WayBellingham, WA 98225
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property at 2725 Peabody St

$1,575

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$1,575
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Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

2725 Peabody St

BellinghamWA98225

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property at 140 S Garden St

$1,600

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$1,600
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$1,600

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 20

140 S Garden St

BellinghamWA98225

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property at 109 Samish Way

$1,895 - $1,950

2 Bedroom Rentals

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109 Samish Way

BellinghamWA98225

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property at 826 N Garden St

$2,075 - $2,111

2 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

Available Sep 5

826 N Garden St

BellinghamWA98225
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The Millworks
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Millworks

100 W Laurel StBellingham, WA 98225
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1009 22nd St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1009 22nd St

1009 22nd StBellingham, WA 98225

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Puget, Bellingham, WA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Puget Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Puget area of Bellingham, WA is a 4 Beds unit found at Taylor Heights priced from $795. Forest Hill Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $845. Here are the most affordable Puget apartments for rent in Bellingham, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Taylor Heights4x2 - By the Bedroom4BR,2BA$795
Forest Hill Apartments3x1.53BR,1BA$845
Skyview Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,000
Gateway LoftsStudioStudio,1BA$1,195
3163 Studio LnStudio 3171Studio,1BA$1,250
Stanford ApartmentsMcKenzie up, small K1BR,1BA$1,300
Timberline Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,325
The Calypso at Samish HillStudioStudio,1BA$1,395
The SandpiperStudio/1BAStudio,1BA$1,400
TurnstoneTurnstone - 310Studio,1BA$1,415

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Puget, WA

As of July 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Puget area is the $0.56 price per square foot 3x1.5 Model at Forest Hill Apartments in the in the WWU neighborhood starting from $845. The second greatest value Puget apartment is the 3 Bed 2 Bath Model at New York Apartments starting at $2,580 with a $2.15 price per square foot in the WWU neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Puget apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Forest Hill Apartments3x1.53BR,1.5BA$0.56
New York Apartments3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$2.15
Stateside4x2 D24BR,2BA$0.69
The U4x2 - By the Bedroom4BR,2BA$0.70
University Heights4x2 - By the Bedroom4BR,2BA$0.74
Viking Gardens4x2 - By the Bedroom4BR,2BA$0.75
2 & 3 Bedroom ~ Briarwood Apartments2 BD/2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.18
Heather Ridge2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.09
Timberline Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.12
Skyview Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.22

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in metropolitan areas across the United States and customized analysis for Central Bellingham. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and outdoor amenities like tennis courts, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Puget Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Puget?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Puget is under $1,415.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Puget?

The cheapest apartment in Puget is Skyview Apartments which is listed at $1,000, while the average apartment in Puget costs $4,700.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Puget?

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 34 regular apartments in Puget 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 Puget?

Cheap apartments in Puget have an average cost of $454 which is $4,246 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Puget.

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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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

Written by: Robin Stewart

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