
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Samish Neighborhood of Bellingham, WA from $600 (70 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Samish area of Bellingham.


Stanford Apartments

The Dex

Samish Station 1 & 2

South Campus Place

112 37th St

The Calypso at Samish Hill

Samish Station III

Inglewood Apartments

Harvard Suites
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1107 High St

Monterra Apartments

821 Billy Frank Jr. St

Kendal Court Apartments, 2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom Apartments for Rent!

109 Samish Way

924 Billy Frank Jr. St

Kerf Apartments

Bella Mar

1315 21st St

1211 Billy Frank Jr. St
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1126-1130 24th St

Heather Ridge, 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom Apartments for Rent!

Sehome Court Apartments

1800 Lakeway Dr

Orchard Meadows

1200 Lincoln St

509 N Forest St

1000 Billy Frank Jr. St

Briarwood Apartments

Broadway Apartments
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Samish Flats Luxury Apartment Homes!

927-929 Otis St

Viking View

Blueberry Tri-Plex

Boardwalk Apartments

823 High St

1017 Jersey St

1019 Jersey St

New England Apartments

910 N Garden St
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1111 High St

523 N Forest St

826 N Garden St

1021 High St

519 N Forest St

828 N Garden St

2319 Wilson Ave

736 N Forest St

Forest Hill Apartments

Calypso North
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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 | $1,486 | $1,350 | $1,694 |
| Samish 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,611 | $1,251 | $1,995 |
| Samish 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,906 | $850 | $2,773 |
| Samish 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,364 | $708 | $3,040 |
| Samish 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,667 | $700 | $3,740 |
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There are currently 70 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. Stanford Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,300. 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 |
| Stanford Apartments | McKenzie up, small K | 1BR,1BA | $1,300 |
| The Calypso at Samish Hill | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,395 |
| Kendal Court Apartments, 2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom Apartments for Rent! | 1/1 w/Patio | 1BR,1BA | $1,590 |
| Monterra Apartments | Renovated 1-Bedroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1,619 |
| Arise Bellingham | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,650 |
| Kerf Apartments | Open 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,651 |
| Calypso North | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,750 |
| 813 Billy Frank Jr. St | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1,790 |
| Heather Ridge, 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom Apartments for Rent! | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,800 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Samish, WA
As of April 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Samish 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 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 apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Wilder | D4 | 4BR,4BA | $0.67 |
| Samish Flats Luxury Apartment Homes! | 3BR/2.0BA | 3BR,2BA | $1.89 |
| University Heights | 4x2 - By the Bedroom | 4BR,2BA | $0.74 |
| Broadway Apartments | 3 Bed/ 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $2.07 |
| Orchard Meadows | 2 Bed 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.13 |
| Sehome Court Apartments | Townhouse | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.21 |
| Heather Ridge, 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom Apartments for Rent! | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.12 |
| Arise Bellingham | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.06 |
| The U | 3x2 - By the Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $0.98 |
| Viking Gardens | 3x2 - By the Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $0.91 |
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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 $1,800.
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 $5,700.
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 41 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 $476 which is $5,224 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Samish.
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