
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Samish Neighborhood of Bellingham, WA from $700 (46 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Samish area of Bellingham.


Stanford Apartments

Samish Station 1 & 2

Samish Station III

The Calypso at Samish Hill

Inglewood Apartments

Harvard Suites

Monterra Apartments

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303 Elwood Ct, Unit 202
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Kendal Court

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Kerf Apartments

924 Billy Frank Jr. St

South Campus Place

Bella Mar

1315 21st St

616 N State St

Heather Ridge

Sehome Court Apartments
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Orchard Meadows Apartments

1200 Lincoln St

109 Samish Way

The Dex

Briarwood Apartments

900 Liberty St

1024 Billy Frank Jr. St, Unit 301

Forest Hill Apartments

1009 22nd St
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Calypso North

Laurel Court

Gateway Apartments

Villa Bonita Apartments

Rhododendron Court

24th Street Apartments

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Timberline Apartments

Sea Home View
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Arise Bellingham

816 20th St

South Haven

SOCA Townhomes

813 Billy Frank Jr. St

901 N Forest St

500 Square

2220 & 2240 Douglas

1155 Grant St
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1207 Jersey St
Samish, Bellingham, WA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Samish?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samish Studio Apartments | $1,505 | $1,350 | $1,680 |
| Samish 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,632 | $1,251 | $1,995 |
| Samish 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,929 | $850 | $2,677 |
| Samish 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,402 | $900 | $2,900 |
| Samish 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,663 | $700 | $3,740 |
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There are currently 46 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Samish Neighborhood of Bellingham, WA.
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Cheapest Available Samish Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Samish 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 apartments for rent in Bellingham, WA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor Heights | 4x2 - By the Bedroom | 4BR,2BA | $795 |
| Forest Hill Apartments | 3x1.5 | 3BR,1BA | $845 |
| 1009 22nd St | 0 Beds, 1 Baths | Studio,1BA | $875 |
| Stanford Apartments | McKenzie up, small K | 1BR,1BA | $1,300 |
| The Calypso at Samish Hill | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,395 |
| Kendal Court | 1/1 w/Patio | 1BR,1BA | $1,545 |
| Kerf Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,553 |
| Monterra Apartments | 1-Bedroom Apartment - R | 1BR,1BA | $1,619 |
| Heather Ridge | Heather Ridge 2BD / 850sf | 2BR,1BA | $1,800 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Samish, WA
As of June 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Samish 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 apartment is the 4x2 D2 Model at Stateside starting at $799 with a $0.69 price per square foot in the WWU neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Samish apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Hill Apartments | 3x1.5 | 3BR,1.5BA | $0.56 |
| Stateside | 4x2 D2 | 4BR,2BA | $0.69 |
| University Heights | 4x2 - By the Bedroom | 4BR,2BA | $0.74 |
| Broadway Apartments | 3 Bed / 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $2.07 |
| The U | 4x2 - By the Bedroom | 4BR,2BA | $0.70 |
| Viking Gardens | 4x2 - By the Bedroom | 4BR,2BA | $0.75 |
| Briarwood Apartments | 2 BD/2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.18 |
| Orchard Meadows Apartments | 2 Bed 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.13 |
| Sehome Court Apartments | Townhouse | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.21 |
| Heather Ridge | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.12 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSamish, Bellingham, WA
Ranked #5
Among cities in Washington for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Samish Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Samish?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Samish is under $1,800.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Samish?
The cheapest apartment in Samish is Stanford Apartments which is listed at $1,300, while the average apartment in Samish costs $5,400.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Samish?
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 29 regular apartments in Samish 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?
Cheap apartments in Samish have an average cost of $460 which is $4,940 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Samish.
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