
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Hill Neighborhood of Bellingham, WA from $600 (9 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the South Hill area of Bellingham.


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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 | $1,645 | $1,499 | $1,875 |
| South Hill 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,722 | $1,300 | $2,885 |
| South Hill 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,859 | $850 | $2,950 |
| South Hill 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,127 | $708 | $2,900 |
| South Hill 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,516 | $700 | $3,800 |
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There are currently 9 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 |
| Stanford Apartments | McKenzie up, small K | 1BR,1BA | $1,300 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Hill, WA
As of March 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Hill area is the $0.56 price per square foot 3x1.5 Model at Forest Hill Apartments in the in the WWU neighborhood starting from $845. The second greatest value South Hill apartment is the D4 Model at The Wilder starting at $900 with a $0.67 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Hill Apartments | 3x1.5 | 3BR,1.5BA | $0.56 |
| The Wilder | D4 | 4BR,4BA | $0.67 |
| Windsor Place Apartments | 3 Bed, 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $2.31 |
| University Heights | 4x2 - By the Bedroom | 4BR,2BA | $0.66 |
| 2220 & 2240 Douglas | 2-Bed 1-Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.11 |
| Heather Ridge, 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom Apartments for Rent! | Heather Ridge 2BD / 850sf | 2BR,1BA | $2.12 |
| The U | 3x2 - By the Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $0.98 |
| Viking Gardens | 3x2 - By the Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $0.91 |
| 24th Street Apartments | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.20 |
| Timberline Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.44 |
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 $2,580.
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 $5,600.
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 32 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 $651 which is $4,949 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Hill.
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