
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the WWU Neighborhood of Bellingham, WA from $500 (77 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the WWU area of Bellingham.


Stanford Apartments

Samish Station 1 & 2

Samish Station III

The Calypso at Samish Hill

The Sandpiper

Inglewood Apartments

Harvard Suites

Monterra Apartments

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Kerf Apartments
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Opera House

Kendal Court

Bella Mar Apartments

924 Billy Frank Jr. St

South Campus Place

140 S Garden St

1315 21st St

616 N State St

Heather Ridge

Sehome Court Apartments
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Orchard Meadows Apartments

Blair Park

109 Samish Way

The Dex

919 Newell St

Orca 2 Apartments

Briarwood Apartments

900 Liberty St

1024 Billy Frank Jr. St, Unit 301

3426 Abbott St
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Broadway Apartments

Samish Flats

Waterview Place

2111 Knox Ave

826 N Garden St

2116 Mill Ave

1217 Billy Frank Jr. St

1017 Jersey St

1247 Franklin St

1019 Jersey St
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910 N Garden St

Boardwalk Apartments

700 N State St, Unit 101

Viking View

1121 Humboldt St

The Millworks

Forest Hill Apartments

1009 22nd St

Calypso North

1118 N Forest
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WWU, Bellingham, WA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in WWU?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| WWU Studio Apartments | $1,477 | $1,350 | $1,650 |
| WWU 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,744 | $1,300 | $2,650 |
| WWU 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,986 | $850 | $3,000 |
| WWU 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,383 | $900 | $2,700 |
| WWU 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,664 | $700 | $3,740 |
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There are currently 77 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the WWU Neighborhood of Bellingham, WA.
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Cheapest Available WWU Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the WWU 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 WWU 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 |
| The Calypso at Samish Hill | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,395 |
| Kerf Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,524 |
| Opera House | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,525 |
| Kendal Court | 1/1 w/Patio | 1BR,1BA | $1,545 |
| The Sandpiper | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,550 |
| Monterra Apartments | 1-Bedroom Apartment - R | 1BR,1BA | $1,619 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in WWU, WA
As of June 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the WWU 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 WWU 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 WWU 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 |
| 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 |
| Broadway Apartments | 3 Bed / 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $2.07 |
| Viking Gardens | 4x2 - By the Bedroom | 4BR,2BA | $0.75 |
| Briarwood Apartments | 2 BD/2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.18 |
| Orchard Meadows Apartments | 2 Bed 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.13 |
| Heather Ridge | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.12 |
| The Sandpiper | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.18 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleWwu, Bellingham, WA
Ranked #7
Among cities in Washington for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap WWU Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in WWU?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in WWU is under $1,619.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in WWU?
The cheapest apartment in WWU is Stanford Apartments which is listed at $1,300, while the average apartment in WWU costs $4,999.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in WWU?
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 29 regular apartments in WWU 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 WWU?
Cheap apartments in WWU have an average cost of $449 which is $4,550 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in WWU.
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