South Hill

Bellingham, WA

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South Hill - Bellingham, WA

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A gorgeous spot on the bay

Mountain Views Bay Views Outdoors University Downtown Location

Watching the sun set behind the mountains, casting a shimmering glow across Bellingham Bay, is just one of the perks of living in South Hill. Boulevard Park may become one of your favorite destinations -- the bay views are stunning, and you can sit and watch those spectacular sunsets while enjoying a treat at Woods Coffee. Boulevard Park also offers an overwater boardwalk, picnic areas, fishing docks, a walking trail, and a beach.

South Hill is wedged between the bay and Western Washington University. It is also just west of Sehome Hill Arboretum directly south of Downtown Bellingham. Historic Fairhaven, a popular shopping destination, is south of South Hill. Nearby attractions include Viking Union Gallery, Bellingham Farmer's Market, and Whatcom Museum.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in South Hill is $1,004 for a studio, $1,321 for one bedroom, $1,824 for two bedrooms, and $2,429 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in South Hill has increased by 9.1% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 508 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,004/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 740 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,321/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 843 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,824/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,207 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,429/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

58

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.

41

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

60

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

Parks and Recreation

  • WWU Planetarium
  • Sehome Hill Arboretum
  • Franklin Park
  • Fairhaven Village Green
  • Fairhaven Park

Airports

  • Bellingham International

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Methodology

† 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.