
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Samish Hill Neighborhood of Bellingham, WA from $500 (17 Rentals)
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Samish Hill, Bellingham, WA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Samish Hill?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Samish Hill Studio Apartments | $1,478 | $1,275 | $1,828 |
Samish Hill 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,716 | $775 | $2,800 |
Samish Hill 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,051 | $1,133 | $3,500 |
Samish Hill 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,211 | $810 | $3,395 |
Samish Hill 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,933 | $800 | $3,900 |
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There are currently 17 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Samish Hill Neighborhood of Bellingham, WA.
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Cheapest Available Samish Hill Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Samish Hill area of Bellingham, WA is a 2 Beds unit found at Regency Park priced from $1,205. The Dex has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,400. Here are the most affordable Samish Hill apartments for rent in Bellingham, WA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Regency Park | 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,205 |
The Dex | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,400 |
Luxurious Studios with Rooftop Deck | Studio (429-456sqft.) | Studio,1BA | $1,400 |
New England Apartments | All Units Reserved | 1BR,1BA | $1,420 |
Fairhaven Plaza | Studio A | Studio,1BA | $1,454 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Samish Hill, WA
As of June 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Samish Hill area is the $1.44 price per square foot 4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Model at Regency Park in the in the Puget neighborhood starting from $1,691. The second greatest value Samish Hill 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 Samish Hill 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 | $1.44 |
Stateside | 4x2 D2 | 4BR,2BA | $0.84 |
Harvard Suites | 3-Bed 2-Bath | 3BR,2BA | $2.58 |
Briarwood Apartments | 2 BD/1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.22 |
Heather Ridge, 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom Apartments | Heather Ridge 2BD | 2BR,1BA | $2.22 |
The Dex | 3 x 2 | 3BR,2BA | $2.81 |
Kendal Court Apartments | 2/1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.29 |
Rhododendron Court | 2-Bed 1-Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.21 |
Monterra Apartments | 1-Bedroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $2.66 |
Sky Vue | 3x1.5 Standard Bedroom | 3BR,1.5BA | $2.96 |
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Getting Around the Samish Hill Neighborhood in Bellingham, WA
Walk Score®
70 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
66 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
42 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
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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 $1,700.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Samish Hill?
The cheapest apartment in Samish Hill is New England Apartments which is listed at $1,420, while the average apartment in Samish Hill costs $5,425.
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 18 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 $601 which is $4,824 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Samish Hill.
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