
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Bellingham Neighborhood of Bellingham, WA from $700 (16 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the South Bellingham area of Bellingham.


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South Bellingham, Bellingham, WA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Bellingham?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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South Bellingham Studio Apartments | $1,467 | $1,345 | $1,650 |
South Bellingham 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,715 | $775 | $2,800 |
South Bellingham 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,008 | $1,133 | $3,500 |
South Bellingham 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,214 | $810 | $2,970 |
South Bellingham 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,639 | $800 | $3,740 |
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There are currently 16 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the South Bellingham Neighborhood of Bellingham, WA.
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Cheapest Available South Bellingham Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Bellingham area of Bellingham, WA is a Studio unit found at Fairhaven Plaza priced from $1,454. The Sandpiper has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,475. Here are the most affordable South Bellingham apartments for rent in Bellingham, WA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Fairhaven Plaza | Studio A | Studio,1BA | $1,454 |
The Sandpiper | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,475 |
Monterra Apartments | 1-Bedroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1,495 |
Opera House | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,650 |
Rhododendron Court | 2-Bed 1-Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,700 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Bellingham, WA
As of June 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Bellingham area is the $3.39 price per square foot 2 Bedroom / 2 bath Model at Opera House in the in the WWU neighborhood starting from $3,500. The second greatest value South Bellingham apartment is the 3-Bed 2-Bath Model at Harvard Suites starting at $2,630 with a $2.58 price per square foot in the WWU neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Bellingham apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Opera House | 2 Bedroom / 2 bath | 2BR,2BA | $3.39 |
Harvard Suites | 3-Bed 2-Bath | 3BR,2BA | $2.58 |
Heather Ridge, 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom Apartments | Heather Ridge 2BD | 2BR,1BA | $2.22 |
Kendal Court Apartments | 2/1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.29 |
Rhododendron Court | 2-Bed 1-Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.21 |
The Sandpiper | 2BR/1BA | 2BR,1BA | $3.04 |
Monterra Apartments | 1-Bedroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $2.66 |
Fairhaven Plaza | Studio B | Studio ,1BA | $3.21 |
The Wilder | S2 | 1BR,1BA | $3.62 |
Sky Vue | 3x1.5 Standard Bedroom | 3BR,1.5BA | $2.96 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSouth Bellingham, Bellingham, WA
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Among neighborhoods in Bellingham, WA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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Getting Around the South Bellingham Neighborhood in Bellingham, WA
Walk Score®
45 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
48 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
29 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Bellingham Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in South Bellingham?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South Bellingham is under $2,630.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Bellingham?
The cheapest apartment in South Bellingham is The Sandpiper which is listed at $1,475, while the average apartment in South Bellingham costs $4,950.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in South Bellingham?
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 10 regular apartments in South Bellingham 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 South Bellingham?
Cheap apartments in South Bellingham have an average cost of $509 which is $4,441 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Bellingham.
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