Park Place Apartments
3928 Northwest Ave,
Bellingham, WA 98226
$1,495 - $2,395 | Studio - 2 Beds
Bellingham
Bellingham, WA
Area Guide
The prime location to experience the magic atmosphere of the Pacific Northwest
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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.
Explore the City
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The historic Old City Hall, built in 1892, serves as the Whatcom Museum
The Bellingham Cider Company, a craft cider producer and restaurant, is located in the Waterfront District
Rent Trends
As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Bellingham, WA is $1,340 for a studio, $1,507 for one bedroom, $1,844 for two bedrooms, and $2,324 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Bellingham has increased by 1.1% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,507/month
603 Sq Ft
House
$3,794/month
1,172 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,793/month
1,399 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,953/month
639 Sq Ft
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Bellingham, WA is 23.1% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Bellingham is 42.9% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,340 - $2,324. You can expect to pay 8.8% more for groceries, 6.4% less for utilities, and 24.2% more for transportation.
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Transportation
60
Somewhat Walkable
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.
36
Some Transit
out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
64
Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.
Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
432 Students
7
Public
Grades PK-5
399 Students
6
Public
Grades PK-5
346 Students
6
Public
Grades PK-5
303 Students
6
Public
Grades PK-5
231 Students
6
Public
Grades 6-8
623 Students
9
Public
Grades 6-8
597 Students
8
Public
Grades 6-8
600 Students
6
Public
Grades 6-8
579 Students
5
Public
Grades K-8
277 Students
Rating Unavailable
Public
Grades 9-12
1,163 Students
7
Public
Grades 9-12
1,218 Students
6
Public
Grades 9-12
487 Students
6
Public
Grades 9-12
1,280 Students
5
Bellingham Re-Engagement Program
Public
Grades 9-12
97 Students
1
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Franklin Park
- MindPort
- Maritime Heritage Park
- Broadway Park
- Roeder Home
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Bellingham International
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† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.