
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Samish Neighborhood of Bellingham, WA from $700 (71 Rentals)
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1200/1210 Billy Frank Jr St.

Stanford Apartments

Samish Station 1 & 2

Samish Station III

The Calypso at Samish Hill

Inglewood Apartments

Harvard Suites

Monterra Apartments

Madrona
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924 Billy Frank Jr. St

1315 21st St

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Kerf Apartments

South Campus Place

Heather Ridge

Kendal Court

1126-1130 24th St

Bella Mar Apartments

Welcome to Orchard Meadows Apartments!

109 Samish Way
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The Dex

919 Newell St

2111 Knox Ave

1200-1210 Billy Frank Jr. St

2 & 3 Bedroom ~ Briarwood Apartments

2200-2202 Wilson Ave

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4014 Byron Ave, Unit B101

1200 Billy Frank Jr. St

826 N Garden St

2116 Mill Ave
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809 High St

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811 Blueberry Ln

1019 Jersey St

700 N State St, Unit 101

Boardwalk Apartments

1121 Humboldt St

520 Boulevard, Unit Lower

Viking View

1011 Billy Frank Jr. St
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2319 Wilson Ave

414 Boulevard, Unit Bay Views! Amazing sunsets

919 24th St

Forest Hill Apartments

1009 22nd St

Calypso North

Gateway Apartments

Villa Bonita Apartments

Rhododendron Court

24th Street Apartments
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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 | $1,535 | $1,350 | $1,844 |
| Samish 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,636 | $800 | $1,926 |
| Samish 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,941 | $850 | $2,765 |
| Samish 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,310 | $900 | $2,850 |
| Samish 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,096 | $700 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 71 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 |
| Stanford Apartments | McKenzie up, small K | 1BR,1BA | $1,300 |
| Timberline Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,325 |
| The Calypso at Samish Hill | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,395 |
| Bell Mall Villa 2 | 1x1 Deluxe Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1,483 |
| Madrona | 0bed/1bath | Studio,1BA | $1,600 |
| Kerf Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,666 |
| Heather Ridge | Heather Ridge 2BD / 875 sf | 2BR,1BA | $1,775 |
| Kendal Court | 2/1 w/Patio & Fenced Patio | 2BR,1BA | $1,795 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Samish, WA
As of July 29, 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 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 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 |
| New York Apartments | 3 Bed 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $2.15 |
| Stateside | 4x2 D2 | 4BR,2BA | $0.69 |
| The U | 4x2 - By the Bedroom | 4BR,2BA | $0.70 |
| University Heights | 4x2 - By the Bedroom | 4BR,2BA | $0.74 |
| Viking Gardens | 4x2 - By the Bedroom | 4BR,2BA | $0.75 |
| 2 & 3 Bedroom ~ Briarwood Apartments | 2 BD/2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.18 |
| Heather Ridge | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.09 |
| Inglewood Apartments | 2-Bed 1-Bath Apartment Renovated | 2BR,1BA | $2.28 |
| Timberline Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.12 |
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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 $1,795.
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 $4,499.
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 34 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 $629 which is $3,870 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Samish.
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