
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Hill Neighborhood of Bellingham, WA from $700 (44 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the South Hill area of Bellingham.


Stanford Apartments

1120 Finnegan Way

Inglewood Apartments

Opera House

Kendal Court

924 Billy Frank Jr. St

South Campus Place
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Bella Mar

1315 21st St

140 S Garden St

616 N State St

Heather Ridge

Orchard Meadows Apartments

Blair Park

Orca 2 Apartments
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Waterview Place

2111 Knox Ave

826 N Garden St

2116 Mill Ave

910 N Garden St

700 N State St, Unit 101

Boardwalk Apartments

Viking View
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1129 22nd St

519 N Forest St

Forest Hill Apartments

1009 22nd St

Laurel Court

Rhododendron Court

24th Street Apartments

Timberline Apartments
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Fairhaven Harbor

Sea Home View

816 20th St

1310 10th St

South Haven

SOCA Townhomes

901 N Forest St

2220 & 2240 Douglas
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1020 11th St

222 S Forest St

1007 High St

317 N State St
South Hill, Bellingham, WA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Hill?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Hill Studio Apartments | $1,631 | $1,525 | $1,680 |
| South Hill 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,854 | $1,300 | $2,695 |
| South Hill 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,843 | $850 | $3,000 |
| South Hill 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,289 | $900 | $3,400 |
| South Hill 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,541 | $700 | $3,575 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 44 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the South Hill Neighborhood of Bellingham, WA.
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Cheapest Available South Hill Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Hill 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 South Hill 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 |
| Opera House | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,525 |
| Kendal Court | 1/1 w/Patio | 1BR,1BA | $1,545 |
| Heather Ridge | Heather Ridge 2BD / 850sf | 2BR,1BA | $1,800 |
| Orchard Meadows Apartments | 2 Bed 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,875 |
| Orca 2 Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,950 |
| Viking View | 3 Bed, 1.5 Bath | 3BR,1BA | $2,580 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Hill, WA
As of June 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Hill area is the $1.62 price per square foot 1201 15th St Model at 1201 15th St, Unit 1201 15th St in the in the WWU neighborhood starting from $3,400. The second greatest value South Hill apartment is the 3x1.5 Model at Forest Hill Apartments starting at $845 with a $0.56 price per square foot in the WWU neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Hill apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1201 15th St, Unit 1201 15th St | 1201 15th St | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.62 |
| Forest Hill Apartments | 3x1.5 | 3BR,1.5BA | $0.56 |
| 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 View | 3 Bed, 1.5 Bath | 3BR,1.5BA | $2.58 |
| Viking Gardens | 4x2 - By the Bedroom | 4BR,2BA | $0.75 |
| Orchard Meadows Apartments | 2 Bed 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.13 |
| Heather Ridge | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.12 |
| Kendal Court | 2/1 No Patio | 2BR,1BA | $2.42 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Hill Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Hill?
The cheapest apartment in South Hill is Stanford Apartments which is listed at $1,300, while the average apartment in South Hill costs $4,899.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in South Hill?
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 19 regular apartments in South Hill that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
Expert Rental Resources
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