Cheap Homes for Rent in Whatcom County, WA from $700 (38 Rentals)

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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

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property at 2726-101 Eldridge Ave

$1,750

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$1,750
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$1,750

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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2726-101 Eldridge Ave

BellinghamWA98225

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property at 1800 Lakeway Dr

$1,850

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$1,850
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$1,850

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1800 Lakeway Dr

BellinghamWA98229
property at 208 Noble St

$1,850

3 Bedroom Rentals

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208 Noble St

SumasWA98295

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property at 612 Mead Ave

$2,150

3 Bedroom Rentals

Available May 8

612 Mead Ave

EversonWA98247
property at 3031 Pacific St

$2,200

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$2,200
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3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent

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3031 Pacific St

BellinghamWA98226

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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
Gateway LoftsStudioStudio,1BA$1,000
Woodrose ApartmentsA41BR,1BA$1,220
Stanford ApartmentsMcKenzie up, small K1BR,1BA$1,300
The Calypso at Samish HillStudioStudio,1BA$1,395
The SandpiperStudio/1BAStudio,1BA$1,405
The Village Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,425

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Whatcom County, WA

As of May 06, 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 New Construction Luxury Townhomes - 352 E. Bakerview Road 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.
New Construction Luxury Townhomes - 352 E. Bakerview RoadLuxury New-Construction Townhomes - ONE MONTH FREE3BR,2.5BA$1.61
Forest Hill Apartments3x1.53BR,1.5BA$0.56
Depot Estates3 Bed3BR,2BA$1.48
The WilderD44BR,4BA$0.67
Tremezzo North3 Beds, 2 baths3BR,2BA$1.73
Depot Villas3 bed3BR,2BA$1.67
University Heights4x2 - By the Bedroom4BR,2BA$0.74
Lion HeadTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.66
The U3x2 - By the Bedroom3BR,2BA$0.98
Viking Gardens3x2 - By the Bedroom3BR,2BA$0.91

Frequently Asked Questions about Whatcom County

What type of rentals are currently available in Whatcom County?

There are currently 456 Apartments for Rent in Whatcom County, WA with pricing that ranges from $691 to $5,700. There are also 126 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Whatcom County ranging from $700 to $6,500.

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 $700 to $6,500 with an average monthly rent of $3,515.

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 $708 to $3,040, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,625 to $4,750. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,675 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $700.

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