Opera House
1305 Harris Ave,
Bellingham, WA 98225
$1,650 - $2,950 | Studio - 2 Beds
Happy Valley
Bellingham, WA
Happy Valley - Bellingham, WA
Area Guide
Meet your new happy place with easy access to downtown and more
Wooded
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Great Location
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University
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Great Location
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Family-Friendly
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Located about 100 miles north of Seattle, Happy Valley is one of Bellingham’s most wooded neighborhoods. Similar to other Washington communities, Happy Valley has underdeveloped pockets of land and access to parks, wetlands, forests, and meadows. It’s common to catch an owl, deer, or even a horse grazing in town. Along with natural beauty, Happy Valley is best known for bordering Western Washington University and students or faculty can walk to campus in under 15 minutes. Although the neighborhood is a popular location for student housing, Happy Valley also has a variety of affordable to upscale houses and apartments available for rent. With access to two commercial hubs and great schools, Happy Valley is also a popular spot for families. Downtown Bellingham is only a 10-minute drive away so residents have easy access to museums, theaters, live music venues, diverse restaurants, brewpubs, cafes, and more. And if you ever want to take a road trip, Vancouver, Canada is only an hour away while Seattle is an hour and a half drive away from Happy Valley.
Rent Trends
As of December 2024, the average apartment rent in Happy Valley is $1,429 for a studio, $1,267 for one bedroom, $1,608 for two bedrooms, and $2,369 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Happy Valley has increased by 4.0% in the past year.
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Studio
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453 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,429/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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515 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,267/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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856 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,608/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,080 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,369/month
Average Rent
Transportation
55
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.
39
Some Transit
out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
55
Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Sehome Hill Arboretum
- WWU Planetarium
- Fairhaven Village Green
- Fairhaven Park
- Franklin Park
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Bellingham International
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