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Apartments for Rent in Bellingham WA - 487 Rentals

Bellingham, WA Apartments for Rent

A former mayor once dubbed Bellingham the “City of Subdued Excitement,” an oddly perfect nickname for this delightful and unique community. Ninety minutes north of Seattle on Interstate 5, Bellingham is a charming small city positioned about twenty miles from the Canadian border. Western Washington University enrolls around 16,000 students, many of whom chose to live in the coastal Sehome area near campus.

Locals are quite enthusiastic about beer, books, and bicycles, and you’ll spot many businesses around town specializing in any and all of those Pacific Northwest staples. Bellingham hosts numerous community events throughout the year, covering everything from music to athletics; perhaps the most unique is the annual Ski to Sea race, a seven-leg relay in which teams compete to get from Mount Baker Ski Area to Bellingham Bay via skis, bikes, boats, and by foot.

Sandwiched between Puget Sound and the Cascade Mountains, folks in Bellingham enjoy stunning views of Washington’s natural beauty, as well as direct access to thousands of acres of unspoiled landscape to explore (several large public parks make it even easier to enjoy the great outdoors on your own time). Apartments, condos, and rental houses here tend to be quite affordable, putting one of Washington’s hidden gems within reach for any budget.


Bellingham, WA Rental Insights

Average Rent Rates

What is the average rent in Bellingham, WA?

The average rent in Bellingham is $1,485. When you rent an apartment in Bellingham, you can expect to pay as little as $1,330 or as much as $2,244, depending on the location and the size of the apartment.

What is the average rent of a Studio apartment in Bellingham, WA?

The average rent for a studio apartment in Bellingham, WA is $1,330 per month.

What is the average rent of a 1 bedroom apartment in Bellingham, WA?

The average rent for a one bedroom apartment in Bellingham, WA is $1,485 per month.

What is the average rent of a 2 bedroom apartment in Bellingham, WA?

The average rent for a two bedroom apartment in Bellingham, WA is $1,815 per month.

What is the average rent of a 3 bedroom apartment in Bellingham, WA?

The average rent for a three bedroom apartment in Bellingham, WA is $2,244 per month.

Transportation

How transit friendly is Bellingham, WA?

Transit options in Bellingham vary, but overall, it has a transit score of 36.

Education

What are the top Elementary schools in Bellingham, WA?

In Bellingham, you’ll find top-ranking elementary schools like Geneva Elementary School, Parkview Elementary School, and Wade King Elementary School.

What are the top middle schools in Bellingham, WA?

Bellingham is home to some top-ranking middle schools, including Kulshan Middle School, Fairhaven Middle School, and Whatcom Middle School.

What are the top high schools in Bellingham, WA?

Moving is tough for high school students! Look for Bellingham apartments near top-ranking high schools like Sehome High School, Bellingham High School, and Meridian High School.

What colleges and universities are in Bellingham, WA?

If you’re a student moving to an apartment in Bellingham, you’ll have access to Western Washington University, Bellingham Technical College, and Whatcom Community College.

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