Cheap Homes for Rent in Whatcom County, WA from $600 (43 Rentals)

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property at 140 S Garden St

$1,700

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$1,700

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$1,700

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 20

140 S Garden St

BellinghamWA98225

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property at 208 Noble St

$1,850

3 Bedroom Rentals

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208 Noble St

SumasWA98295

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Cheapest Available Whatcom County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Whatcom County, WA is a 4 Beds unit found at Taylor Heights in the WWU neighborhood priced from $795. Forest Hill Apartments in the WWU neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $845. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Whatcom County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Taylor Heights4x2 - By the Bedroom4BR,2BA$795
Forest Hill Apartments3x1.53BR,1BA$845
1009 22nd St0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$875
Gateway LoftsStudioStudio,1BA$1,225
Stanford ApartmentsMcKenzie up, small K1BR,1BA$1,300
Parkview West ApartmentsStudio - Senior Building ADAStudio,1BA$1,325
Woodrose ApartmentsA41BR,1BA$1,341
Blair Gardens Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,350
Pinetree1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,350
The Calypso at Samish HillStudioStudio,1BA$1,395

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Whatcom County, WA

As of June 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Whatcom County area is the $1.61 price per square foot Luxury New-Construction Townhomes - ONE MONTH FREE Model at City Apartments in the in the Guide Meridian neighborhood starting from $2,495. The second greatest value Whatcom County apartment is the 3x1.5 Model at Forest Hill Apartments starting at $845 with a $0.56 price per square foot in the WWU neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Whatcom County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
City ApartmentsLuxury New-Construction Townhomes - ONE MONTH FREE3BR,2.5BA$1.61
Forest Hill Apartments3x1.53BR,1.5BA$0.56
Town Homes at the Ridge3/2.53BR,2.5BA$1.70
THE MEADOWS BY VINTAGE4x24BR,2BA$1.41
Stateside4x2 D24BR,2BA$0.69
Depot Estates2 Bedroom + Office2BR,2BA$1.67
University Heights4x2 - By the Bedroom4BR,2BA$0.74
The U4x2 - By the Bedroom4BR,2BA$0.70
Viking Gardens4x2 - By the Bedroom4BR,2BA$0.75
Heather Commons2 Bed, 1 Bath B60 - Commons II2BR,1BA$1.76

Frequently Asked Questions about Whatcom County

What type of rentals are currently available in Whatcom County?

There are currently 430 Apartments for Rent in Whatcom County, WA with pricing that ranges from $700 to $4,999. There are also 166 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Whatcom County ranging from $690 to $9,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Whatcom County?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Whatcom County ranges from $690 to $9,500 with an average monthly rent of $3,356.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Whatcom County?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Whatcom County range from $900 to $4,800, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,725 to $9,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,500 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $700.

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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