Cheap Apartments for Rent in Shaw Island, WA from $500 (50 Rentals)

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Kerf Apartments
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$1,539 - $2,677
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$1,539 - $2,677
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Kerf Apartments

208 N Samish WayBellingham, WA 98225
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$1,650

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325 C St
Friday HarborWA98250
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The Meadows
$1,750
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The Meadows

3428 W McLeod RdBellingham, WA 98225
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The Millworks
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Millworks

100 W Laurel StBellingham, WA 98225
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MARKETplace
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

MARKETplace

1225 Railroad AveBellingham, WA 98225
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Maritime Heritage
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Maritime Heritage

1818 D StBellingham, WA 98225
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500 Square
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

500 Square

500-512 32nd StBellingham, WA 98225
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1020 11th St
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1020 11th St

1020 11th StBellingham, WA 98225
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40 Bellwether Way
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

40 Bellwether Way

40 Bellwether WayBellingham, WA 98225

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Shaw Island, WA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Shaw Island Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Shaw Island, WA is a 4 Beds unit found at Taylor Heights in the WWU neighborhood priced from $795. Stanford Apartments in the WWU neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,300. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Shaw Island apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Taylor Heights4x2 - By the Bedroom4BR,2BA$795
Stanford ApartmentsMcKenzie up, small K1BR,1BA$1,300
The Calypso at Samish HillStudioStudio,1BA$1,395
The Village Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,400
Opera HouseStudioStudio,1BA$1,525
Kerf ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,539
Kendal Court1/1 w/Patio1BR,1BA$1,545
The Sandpiper1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1,550
Driftwell on Old FairhavenStudio BStudio,1BA$1,604
Monterra Apartments1-Bedroom Apartment - R1BR,1BA$1,619

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Shaw Island, WA and Nearby

As of June 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Shaw Island area is the $0.69 price per square foot 4x2 D2 Model at Stateside in the in the WWU neighborhood starting from $799. The second greatest value Shaw Island apartment is the 4x2 - By the Bedroom Model at University Heights starting at $810 with a $0.74 price per square foot in the WWU neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Shaw Island apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Stateside4x2 D24BR,2BA$0.69
University Heights4x2 - By the Bedroom4BR,2BA$0.74
Broadway Apartments3 Bed / 2 Bath3BR,2BA$2.07
The U4x2 - By the Bedroom4BR,2BA$0.70
Viking Gardens4x2 - By the Bedroom4BR,2BA$0.75
Orchard Meadows Apartments2 Bed 1 bath2BR,1BA$2.13
Sehome Court ApartmentsTownhouse2BR,1.5BA$2.21
Heather Ridge2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.12
The Sandpiper1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$2.18
The Village Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.20

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Shaw Island Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Shaw Island?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Shaw Island is at The Calypso at Samish Hill listed at $1,395.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Shaw Island Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Shaw Island Apartment is $1,300 at Stanford Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Shaw Island Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Shaw Island is starting from $1,625 at Paradise Point Apartments.

What is the most affordable Shaw Island Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Shaw Island Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Broadway Apartments and starts from $2,275.

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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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

Written by: Robin Stewart

Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.

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Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units

Written by: Robin Stewart

Adaptive reuse is when a commercial property is converted and repurposed. The real estate industry has embraced a growing number of these projects.

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Neighborhood and Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent

Written by: Robin Stewart

Apartment-hunting can be a gargantuan task. Renters have a wish list of items—some luxuries, some necessities—but finding what you seek in the right place is perhaps the most important part of the journey.