Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Samish Hill Neighborhood of Bellingham, WA from $500 (107 Rentals)

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property at 109 Samish Way

$1,595 - $2,625

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Jun 17

109 Samish Way

BellinghamWA98225
property at 1315 21st St

$1,700

2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Jul 14

1315 21st St

BellinghamWA98225

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property at 1800 Lakeway Dr

$1,850

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$1,850
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$1,850

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available May 1

1800 Lakeway Dr

BellinghamWA98229

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Samish Hill, Bellingham, WA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Samish Hill Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Samish Hill area of Bellingham, WA is a 4 Beds unit found at Taylor Heights priced from $795. Gateway Lofts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,000. Here are the most affordable Samish Hill apartments for rent in Bellingham, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Taylor Heights4x2 - By the Bedroom4BR,2BA$795
Gateway LoftsStudioStudio,1BA$1,000
The Calypso at Samish HillStudioStudio,1BA$1,395
The SandpiperStudio/1BAStudio,1BA$1,405
Luxurious Studios with Rooftop Deck and Secured Entry!Studio (429-456sqft.)Studio,1BA$1,450
Driftwell on Old FairhavenStudio AStudio,1BA$1,454
Kendal Court Apartments, 2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom Apartments for Rent!1/1 w/Patio1BR,1BA$1,590
Monterra ApartmentsRenovated 1-Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1,619
Arise Bellingham2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,650
Kerf ApartmentsOpen 1x11BR,1BA$1,685

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Samish Hill, WA

As of April 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Samish Hill area is the $0.67 price per square foot D4 Model at The Wilder in the in the WWU neighborhood starting from $900. The second greatest value Samish Hill apartment is the 3BR/2.0BA Model at Samish Flats Luxury Apartment Homes! starting at $2,350 with a $1.89 price per square foot in the WWU neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Samish Hill apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The WilderD44BR,4BA$0.67
Samish Flats Luxury Apartment Homes!3BR/2.0BA3BR,2BA$1.89
University Heights4x2 - By the Bedroom4BR,2BA$0.74
Broadway Apartments3 Bed/ 2 Bath3BR,2BA$2.07
Heather Ridge, 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom Apartments for Rent!2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.12
Sehome Court ApartmentsTownhouse2BR,1.5BA$2.21
Viking SuitesType C- 3 BD3BR,2BA$2.14
Arise Bellingham2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.06
The U3x2 - By the Bedroom3BR,2BA$0.98
Viking Gardens3x2 - By the Bedroom3BR,2BA$0.91

10 Hidden Costs of Renting You Should Budget for Before Signing a Lease

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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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Samish Hill, Bellingham, WA

Ranked #2

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Samish Hill Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Samish Hill?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Samish Hill is under $1,685.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Samish Hill?

The cheapest apartment in Samish Hill is Kendal Court Apartments, 2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom Apartments for Rent! which is listed at $1,590, while the average apartment in Samish Hill costs $5,700.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Samish Hill?

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 39 regular apartments in Samish Hill 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 Samish Hill?

Cheap apartments in Samish Hill have an average cost of $368 which is $5,332 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Samish Hill.

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