Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Samish Neighborhood of Bellingham, WA from $600 (5 Rentals)

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230-250 32nd StBellingham, WA 98225

Samish, Bellingham, WA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Samish Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Samish area of Bellingham, WA is a 2 Beds unit found at Viking Gardens priced from $725. Taylor Heights has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $795. Here are the most affordable Samish apartments for rent in Bellingham, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Viking Gardens2x2 - By the bedroom2BR,2BA$725
Taylor Heights4x2 - By the Bedroom4BR,2BA$795
Forest Hill Apartments3x1.53BR,1BA$825

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Samish, WA

As of October 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Samish area is the $0.55 price per square foot 3x1.5 Model at Forest Hill Apartments in the in the WWU neighborhood starting from $825. The second greatest value Samish apartment is the 3BR/3.0BA Model at Blueberry Tri-Plex starting at $2,495 with a $1.68 price per square foot in the Puget neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Samish apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Forest Hill Apartments3x1.53BR,1.5BA$0.55
Blueberry Tri-Plex3BR/3.0BA3BR,3BA$1.68
Stateside4x2 D24BR,2BA$0.69
University Heights4x2 - By the Bedroom4BR,2BA$0.66
Broadway Apartments3 Bed/ 2 Bath3BR,2BA$2.07
The Calypso at Samish Hill2x22BR,2BA$1.96
Heather Ridge, 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom ApartmentsHeather Ridge 2BD / 850sf2BR,1BA$2.06
The WilderB12BR,2BA$1.02
The U3x2 - By the Bedroom3BR,2BA$0.98
Viking Gardens3x2 - By the Bedroom3BR,2BA$0.91

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Samish, Bellingham, WA

Ranked #5

Among cities in Washington for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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4.0
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Samish Apartments

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 $3,600.

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 35 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 $320 which is $3,280 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Samish.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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