Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Samish Hill Neighborhood of Bellingham, WA from $500 (89 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Samish Hill area of Bellingham.

property at 109 Samish Way

$1,295 - $1,950

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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109 Samish Way

BellinghamWA98225

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property at 2725 Peabody St

$1,575

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$1,575
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$1,575

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2725 Peabody St

BellinghamWA98225

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Kerf Apartments
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$1,759 - $2,765
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$1,759 - $2,765
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$1,759 - $2,765
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Kerf Apartments

208 N Samish WayBellingham, WA 98225
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property at 826 N Garden St

$1,950 - $2,020

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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Calypso North
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Calypso North

3815 Elwood AveBellingham, WA 98229
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Gateway Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Gateway Apartments

230-250 32nd StBellingham, WA 98225
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Park Ridge Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Park Ridge Apartments

1810 Texas StBellingham, WA 98229
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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. Forest Hill Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $845. 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
Forest Hill Apartments3x1.53BR,1BA$845
Skyview Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,000
Gateway LoftsStudioStudio,1BA$1,225
Timberline Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,325
The Calypso at Samish HillStudioStudio,1BA$1,395
TurnstoneTurnstone - 310Studio,1BA$1,415
ShearwaterShearwater - Now L...Studio,1BA$1,415
Maritime HeritageStudio (429-456sqft.)Studio,1BA$1,425
CondorCondor - 306Studio,1BA$1,425

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Samish Hill, WA

As of August 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Samish Hill 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 Samish Hill 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 Samish Hill 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$0.72
Viking Gardens4x2 - By the Bedroom4BR,2BA$0.75
Welcome to Orchard Meadows Apartments!Welcome to Orchard Meadows Apartments!2BR,1BA$2.10
Heather Ridge2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.09
Inglewood Apartments2-Bed 1-Bath Apartment2BR,1BA$2.11
Timberline Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.12

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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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Samish Hill, Bellingham, WA

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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 $1,425.

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

The cheapest apartment in Samish Hill is Skyview Apartments which is listed at $1,000, while the average apartment in Samish Hill costs $1,775.

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 34 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 $467 which is $1,308 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Samish Hill.

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