Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Hill Neighborhood of Bellingham, WA from $600 (2 Rentals)

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Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Hill, WA

As of October 31, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Hill 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 South Hill apartment is the 4x2 D2 Model at Stateside starting at $799 with a $0.69 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Forest Hill Apartments3x1.53BR,1.5BA$0.55
Stateside4x2 D24BR,2BA$0.69
University Heights4x2 - By the Bedroom4BR,2BA$0.66
Waterview Place2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.17
Windsor Place Apartments3 Bed, 2 Bath3BR,2BA$2.26
2220 & 2240 Douglas2-Bed 1-Bath2BR,1BA$2.11
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

Getting Around the South Hill Neighborhood in Bellingham, WA

Walk Score®

58 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

60 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

41 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Hill Apartments

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 35 regular apartments in South Hill 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 Hill?

Cheap apartments in South Hill have an average cost of $482 which is $3,118 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Hill.

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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