
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Sunnyland Neighborhood of Bellingham, WA from $500 (37 Rentals)
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3163 Studio Ln

2200 J St

Barkley

Ironworks at Old Town

1730 Texas St

1405 E Illinois St

1513 E Street

1447 Ellis St
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1525 Humboldt St

1517 Franklin St

1211 E Indiana St

1503 Lincoln St

3031 Pacific St

2420 E St

2430 Pacific St

2924 Moore St

2904 Lincoln St
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Viking Suites

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Purnell House

2706 Humboldt St
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2204 Wildflower Way
Sunnyland, Bellingham, WA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Sunnyland?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunnyland Studio Apartments | $1,456 | $1,250 | $1,635 |
| Sunnyland 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,662 | $850 | $2,095 |
| Sunnyland 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,073 | $1,675 | $2,695 |
| Sunnyland 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,365 | $2,100 | $2,645 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 37 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Sunnyland Neighborhood of Bellingham, WA.
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Cheapest Available Sunnyland Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Sunnyland area of Bellingham, WA is a Studio unit found at Gateway Lofts priced from $1,000. Woodrose Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,220. Here are the most affordable Sunnyland apartments for rent in Bellingham, WA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway Lofts | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,000 |
| Woodrose Apartments | A4 | 1BR,1BA | $1,220 |
| Luxurious Studios with Rooftop Deck and Secured Entry! | Studio (470-489sqft) | Studio,1BA | $1,425 |
| Barkley | 1 Bed, 1 Bath A6 | 1BR,1BA | $1,719 |
| Viking Suites | Type C - 2 BD | 2BR,2BA | $1,725 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sunnyland, WA
As of May 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Sunnyland area is the $2.14 price per square foot Type C- 3 BD Model at Viking Suites in the in the Puget neighborhood starting from $1,795. The second greatest value Sunnyland apartment is the 1 Bed, 1 Bath A6 Model at Barkley starting at $1,719 with a $2.76 price per square foot in the Puget neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Sunnyland apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Viking Suites | Type C- 3 BD | 3BR,2BA | $2.14 |
| Barkley | 1 Bed, 1 Bath A6 | 1BR,1BA | $2.76 |
| Woodrose Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.80 |
| Luxurious Studios with Rooftop Deck and Secured Entry! | Studio (429-456sqft.) | Studio ,1BA | $3.37 |
| Gateway Lofts | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.86 |
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