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Highlights

  • Cable/internet
  • New cabinetry
  • New appliances
  • Shared laundry
  • Off street parking
  • Easy access

Location

1517 Franklin St, Bellingham, WA 98225, USA|Sunnyland
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Management

Hammer Properties NW, Inc

Leasing office

(360) 756-6500

Property Overview

1517 Franklin St is a highly rated property, receiving a 9 out of 10 from Zumper, emphasizing its strong appeal for renters. It features extensive amenities such as a washer and dryer, off-street parking, and large bedrooms, while its competitive pricing reflects a perfect balance of value and quality with a price rating of 10. Additionally, its prime location near top-rated schools enhances its attractiveness, placing it in the 87.72 percentile for value for money in the area.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings” and “Things you’ll love” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

9.0
Excellent
1517 Franklin St is an excellent find, offering residents a superior living experience with a wide range of desirable features. Residents will particularly enjoy knowing that this property rated highest in Price and Amenities, which help to make this rental a great place to call home.

Things you’ll love

  • Less expensive
  • Middle school nearby
  • High school nearby

Floor plans

3BR/1.0BA3 bed1 bath$2,190 /mo1 unit availableLEASE DETAILS: Rent is $2300. Lease Term is 1 yr. No smoking, no pets. ESAs approved with proper documentation. See ESA page on our website for more details. Tenants must have renters insurance for the lease term. UTILITIES: Tenants pay electricity, garbage/recycling, split water/sewer and cable/internet. Owner pays lawncare. Electric heat. DEPOSITS, FEES, & PAYMENT SCHEDULE: To reserve a unit: tenants must pay a NON-REFUNDABLE holding fee, which is 25% of the security deposit. Once the lease is signed: tenants pay the prorated first month's rent. Prior to lease start date: tenants pay the remaining 75% of the security deposit and the non-refundable carpet cleaning and/or optional unit cleaning fee (if applicable). DESCRIPTION: Recently updated 3 bed in historic York Neighborhood. Walking distance to groceries, shopping, restaurants & multiple breweries. Easy Access to WWU campus. Plenty off street parking and shared laundry on site. Kitchen has new appliances and new cabinetry with eating bar. Basement apartment. TENANT APPROVAL CRITERIA: $50 application fee. 650+ credit score and verifiable monthly income that is 3x the tenant’s portion of the rent. If not qualified (common for students), tenants must have co-signers. CO-SIGNER APPROVAL CRITERIA: $50 application fee. 650+ credit score and verifiable monthly income that is 4x the tenant’s portion of the rent. All terms are subject to change at any time. Extra occupants may increase rent amount.* Please DO NOT disturb Tenants. Showings will ONLY be conducted by Hammer Properties NW. If interested, please submit an inquiry through this ad. We are not able to accept phone inquiries. Thanks! DISCLAIMER: Please visit the home website of Hammer Properties NW for the most up to date information regarding this listing.

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Amenities for 1517 Franklin St

Apartment Amenities

Microwave Hood

Appliances

DishwasherElectric Range/Oven
In-Unit LaundryOven
RangeRefrigerator

Building

Onsite Laundry
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Policies and fees

Applicants

Applicants

One-time.

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Dog Policy

Not allowed

Cat Policy

Not allowed

No pets allowed.

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About 1517 Franklin St

HomeApartments in BellinghamSunnyland 1517 Franklin St

LEASE DETAILS: Rent is $2300. Lease Term is 1 yr. No smoking, no pets. ESAs approved with proper documentation. See ESA page on our website for more details. Tenants must have renters insurance for the lease term. UTILITIES: Tenants pay electricity, garbage/recycling, split water/sewer and cable/internet. Owner pays lawncare. Electric heat. DEPOSITS, FEES, & PAYMENT SCHEDULE: To reserve a unit: tenants must pay a NON-REFUNDABLE holding fee, which is 25% of the security deposit. Once the lease is signed: tenants pay the prorated first month's rent. Prior to lease start date: tenants pay the remaining 75% of the security deposit and the non-refundable carpet cleaning and/or optional unit cleaning fee (if applicable). DESCRIPTION: Recently updated 3 bed in historic York Neighborhood. Walking distance to groceries, shopping, restaurants & multiple breweries. Easy Access to WWU campus. Plenty off street parking and shared laundry on site. Kitchen has new appliances and new cabinetry with eating bar. Basement apartment. TENANT APPROVAL CRITERIA: $50 application fee. 650+ credit score and verifiable monthly income that is 3x the tenant’s portion of the rent. If not qualified (common for students), tenants must have co-signers. CO-SIGNER APPROVAL CRITERIA: $50 application fee. 650+ credit score and verifiable monthly income that is 4x the tenant’s portion of the rent. All terms are subject to change at any time. Extra occupants may increase rent amount.* Please DO NOT disturb Tenants. Showings will ONLY be conducted by Hammer Properties NW. If interested, please submit an inquiry through this ad. We are not able to accept phone inquiries. Thanks! DISCLAIMER: Please visit the home website of Hammer Properties NW for the most up to date information regarding this listing.


Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
9.0
/10
Excellent
1517 Franklin St is an excellent find, offering residents a superior living experience with a wide range of desirable features. Residents will particularly enjoy knowing that this property rated highest in Price and Amenities, which help to make this rental a great place to call home.
How we rated 1517 Franklin St
Price·10A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
1517 Franklin St offers an excellent balance between price and value. It's priced competitively for its amenities, location, and other key features. Compared to the median price per bedroom in the area, this property is less than, or about the same as, nearby rentals, so residents can expect great value without too many compromises on their desired standard of living.
Amenities·10A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
1517 Franklin St stands out as a premier property with an impressive array of amenities and an excellent standard of living. Residents here have access to many of the most popular and desired perks—in-unit laundry—making this one of the top choices for renters seeking unparalleled comfort and convenience.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
1517 Franklin St is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·7A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While it may not have as many distinctive features as similar properties in the surrounding area, renters can trust 1517 Franklin St to provide reasonable accomodations and accurate details about its community.
Trustworthiness·8A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
The level of transparency this property provides distinguishes it as a great rental. With a high attention to detail and desirable features, renters can be sure they will get an accurate picture of their potential new home.

Property highlights

We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.

How 1517 Franklin St compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Less expensive
The 3-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
Middle school nearby
There is a middle school 1 mile away
High school nearby
There is a high school 1 mile away
Laundry available on site
Washers and dryers are available in-building or in-unit

Considerations

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Rent trends in Sunnyland

3-bedroom apartments at 1517 Franklin St cost about 7% less than the average rent price for 3-bedroom apartments in Sunnyland.

Median rents as of Mar 14 2026.
Sunnyland
Bellingham
A table of 2-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Bellingham
MonthMedian Rent
March 2024$1,835
April 2024$1,862
May 2024$1,850
June 2024$1,849
July 2024$1,852
August 2024$1,850
September 2024$1,845
October 2024$1,818
November 2024$1,796
December 2024$1,799
January 2025$1,795
February 2025$1,798
March 2025$1,830
April 2025$1,858
May 2025$1,896
June 2025$1,888
July 2025$1,893
August 2025$1,895
September 2025$1,885
October 2025$1,850
November 2025$1,797
December 2025$1,795
January 2026$1,800
February 2026$1,816
March 2026$1,844
A table of 2-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Sunnyland
MonthMedian Rent
August 2024$1,695
September 2024$1,786
October 2024$1,796
November 2024$1,950
October 2025$2,395
November 2025$2,095
December 2025$1,675
January 2026$1,700
February 2026$1,700

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Bedrooms

3 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$87,600/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $87,600 annually to afford this 3-bedrooms monthly rent price of $2,190.
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Schools near 1517 Franklin St

Lowell Elementary School

935 14th st

bellingham, WA, 98225

PK, K-5Public
B+

Bellingham Family Partnership Program

1409 18th st

bellingham, WA, 98225

K-12Public

North Bell Learning Center

5275 northwest dr

bellingham, WA, 98226

PK, KPublic

Lummi Nation School

2334 lummi view dr

bellingham, WA, 98226

K-8Public

Ferndale Virtual Academy

5830 golden eagle dr

ferndale, WA, 98248

K-12Public
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Neighborhood

Sunnyland | Bellingham, WA

NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Peaceful and quiet
Noise-canceling headphones not required in this mostly noise free area.

Getting around Bellingham near 1517 Franklin St

Walking

7/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.

Driving

7/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.

Cycling

7/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.

Transit

5/10
Frequent public transit options are within walking distance.

Points of interest for 1517 Franklin St, Bellingham

Groceries

9/10
At least one grocery store within a few minutes' walk

Shopping

6/10
Variety of shops within walking distance

Cafes

6/10
Some cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

6/10
Variety of restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

6/10
At least one elementary school within a 20-minute walk

High schools

9/10
At least one high school within a 10-minute walk

Nightlife

5/10
Some bars within walking distance

Explore the area around 1517 Franklin St

Grocery Outlet
1600 Ellis St
Community Food Cooperative
1220 N Forest St
Makeworth Coffee Roasters
1201 N State St
Fred Meyer
800 Lakeway Dr
Brown & Cole Stores
1331 Commercial St

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