Cheap Homes for Rent in Whatcom County, WA from $700 (37 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in Whatcom County.

property at 2725 Peabody St

$1,575

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$1,575
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$1,575

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Now

2725 Peabody St

BellinghamWA98225

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property at 140 S Garden St

$1,600

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$1,600
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$1,600

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 20

140 S Garden St

BellinghamWA98225

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property at 208 Noble St

$1,825

3 Bedroom Rentals

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208 Noble St

SumasWA98295

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property at 6257 Laurel Pl

$1,900

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$1,900
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$1,900

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 5

6257 Laurel Pl

Maple FallsWA98266

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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
Skyview Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,000
Robin's NestStudioStudio,1BA$1,195
Gateway LoftsStudioStudio,1BA$1,225
Parkview West ApartmentsStudio - Senior Building ADAStudio,1BA$1,225
3163 Studio LnStudio 3171Studio,1BA$1,250
Pinetree1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,300
Stanford ApartmentsMcKenzie up, small K1BR,1BA$1,300

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Whatcom County, WA

As of August 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Whatcom County area is the $1.63 price per square foot 408 Model at 404 W Front St in the starting from $1,950. The second greatest value Whatcom County 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 Whatcom County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
404 W Front St4083BR,2.5BA$1.63
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
Depot Villas2 bed2BR,2BA$1.82
The Dex2 x 22BR,2BA$2.00
Viking Gardens4x2 - By the Bedroom4BR,2BA$0.75
Heather Commons2 Bed, 1 Bath B60 - Commons II2BR,1BA$1.81
Glacier Park Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.02

Frequently Asked Questions about Whatcom County

What type of rentals are currently available in Whatcom County?

There are currently 444 Apartments for Rent in Whatcom County, WA with pricing that ranges from $700 to $12,481. There are also 154 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Whatcom County ranging from $700 to $5,250.

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 $700 to $5,250 with an average monthly rent of $2,598.

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 $3,025, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,600 to $4,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,500 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $700.

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