
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Hill Neighborhood of Bellingham, WA from $795 (44 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the South Hill area of Bellingham.


Stanford Apartments

Opera House

715 High St

Madrona

1006 N Garden St

315 E Laurel St

Inglewood Apartments
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809 High St

826 N Garden St

2111 Knox Ave

Bella Mar Apartments

2200-2202 Wilson Ave

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631 N Garden St

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711 11th St, Unit #3
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814 High St

Waterview Place

700 N State St, Unit 101

Viking View

Boardwalk Apartments

414 Boulevard, Unit Bay Views! Amazing sunsets

1009 22nd St

Timberline Apartments
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816

Sea Home View

Fairhaven Harbor

926 24th Street

508 E Ivy Street

2220 & 2240 Douglas

South Campus Place

910 Harris Ave
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South Haven

SOCA Townhomes

New England Apartments

Welcome to Orchard Meadows Apartments!

Blair Park

Rhododendron Court

1016 N Garden St

Orca 2
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18-09: 1020 11th Street

807 12th St

1513 12th St

614 E Myrtle 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 | $1,633 | $1,450 | $1,875 |
| South Hill 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,695 | $1,300 | $1,995 |
| South Hill 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,868 | $850 | $2,950 |
| South Hill 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,850 | $900 | $2,850 |
| South Hill 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,456 | $795 | $10,000+ |
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 1 Bed unit found at Timberline Apartments priced from $1,285. Stanford Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,300. Here are the most affordable South Hill apartments for rent in Bellingham, WA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Timberline Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,285 |
| Stanford Apartments | McKenzie up, small K | 1BR,1BA | $1,300 |
| 816 | 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,395 |
| Opera House | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,450 |
| Madrona | 0bed/1bath | Studio,1BA | $1,600 |
| 508 E Ivy Street | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,645 |
| Inglewood Apartments | 2-Bed 1-Bath Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1,655 |
| 2220 & 2240 Douglas | 2-Bed 1-Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,750 |
| Heather Ridge | Heather Ridge 2BD / 875 sf | 2BR,1BA | $1,775 |
| Welcome to Orchard Meadows Apartments! | Welcome to Orchard Meadows Apartments! | 2BR,1BA | $1,850 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Hill, WA
As of September 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Hill area is the $1.71 price per square foot 4/4 Model at Kendal Court Apartments in the in the WWU neighborhood starting from $2,600. The second greatest value South Hill apartment is the 3 Bed 2 Bath Model at New York Apartments starting at $2,580 with a $2.15 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kendal Court Apartments | 4/4 | 4BR,4BA | $1.71 |
| New York Apartments | 3 Bed 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $2.15 |
| 711 11th St, Unit #3 | 711 11th St | 2BR,2BA | $2.02 |
| 631 N Garden St | 631 N Garden St | 2BR,1BA | $2.15 |
| 2220 & 2240 Douglas | 2-Bed 1-Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.94 |
| Welcome to Orchard Meadows Apartments! | Welcome to Orchard Meadows Apartments! | 2BR,1BA | $2.10 |
| Heather Ridge | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.09 |
| Inglewood Apartments | 2-Bed 1-Bath Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $2.07 |
| 816 | 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $2.07 |
| Timberline Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.06 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Hill Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in South Hill?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South Hill is under $1,850.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Hill?
The cheapest apartment in South Hill is Timberline Apartments which is listed at $1,285, while the average apartment in South Hill costs $1,775.
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 2 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 $542 which is $1,233 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Hill.
Expert Rental Resources
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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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals
Written by: Robin Stewart
The idea of affordable housing can be subjective. Every individual is in a different place financially and vocationally. What one may easily afford could be a struggle for someone else.

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