
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Puget Neighborhood of Bellingham, WA from $500 (19 Rentals)
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Puget, Bellingham, WA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Puget?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Puget Studio Apartments | $1,466 | $1,200 | $1,795 |
Puget 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,724 | $775 | $2,415 |
Puget 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,156 | $1,133 | $3,975 |
Puget 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,159 | $810 | $3,000 |
Puget 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,954 | $800 | $3,900 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 19 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Puget Neighborhood of Bellingham, WA.
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Cheapest Available Puget Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Puget area of Bellingham, WA is a Studio unit found at The Dex priced from $1,200. Regency Park has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,373. Here are the most affordable Puget apartments for rent in Bellingham, WA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Dex | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,200 |
Regency Park | 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1,373 |
Luxurious Studios with Rooftop Deck | Studio (429-456sqft.) | Studio,1BA | $1,400 |
The Sandpiper | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,475 |
Kerf | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,495 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Puget, WA
As of June 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Puget area is the $1.29 price per square foot 4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Model at Regency Park in the in the Puget neighborhood starting from $1,516. The second greatest value Puget apartment is the 4x2 D2 Model at Stateside starting at $965 with a $0.84 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Regency Park | 4 Bedroom, 2 Bath | 4BR,2BA | $1.29 |
Stateside | 4x2 D2 | 4BR,2BA | $0.84 |
Harvard Suites | 3-Bed 2-Bath | 3BR,2BA | $2.58 |
Heather Ridge, 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom Apartments | Heather Ridge 2BD | 2BR,1BA | $2.22 |
The Dex | 3 x 2 | 3BR,2BA | $2.70 |
Kendal Court Apartments | 2/1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.29 |
Rhododendron Court | 2-Bed 1-Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.21 |
The Weatherby | 1 Bed/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.81 |
Monterra Apartments | 1-Bedroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $2.66 |
Sky Vue | 3x1.5 Standard Bedroom | 3BR,1.5BA | $2.96 |
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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 $1,795.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Puget?
The cheapest apartment in Puget is The Sandpiper which is listed at $1,475, while the average apartment in Puget costs $5,425.
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 18 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 $485 which is $4,940 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Puget.
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