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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Modern feel
  • Fully equipped kitchens
  • Open layout
  • Hardwood floors
  • Elevator
  • Large windows

Location

839 N State St, Bellingham, WA 98225, USA|Central Business District
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Management

Dwell Real Estate Asset Management, LLC

Leasing office

(360) 961-4008

Property Overview

Bella Mar Apartments offers a modern feel with fully equipped kitchens, open layouts, hardwood floors, large windows, and elevator access. It earns strong marks for overall value, amenities, and location, while also standing out for competitive pricing, high value per square foot, and a quiet setting with high-speed internet and nearby work-from-home and pet-care resources.

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

Things you’ll love

  • Less expensive
  • More space
  • Images Available

Great for

  • Work-from-home
  • Pet owners

Floor plans

1 Bed / 1 Bath Type 21 bed1 bath726 sqft$1,850 /mo1 unit availableDiscover a place that feels like home at this 24-unit apartment community on N State Street. Each unit is designed with your lifestyle in mind, featuring fully equipped kitchens with beautiful hardwood floors, soft carpeted bedrooms for added comfort, and an in-unit washer and dryer for ultimate convenience. Residents also enjoy the added benefit of garage parking, providing security and ease year-round. Whether you're relaxing at home or exploring nearby downtown Bellingham, this community offers the perfect balance of location and livability. Fees: Mandatory: - Trash: $20/Month - Water/Sewer: $85/Month - Electricity and internet paid directly by tenant to providers - $50.00 Application Fee (Per Adult) - Security Deposit equal to one month's rent Optional: - Pet Fee: 2% of one month's rent amount - Garage Parking: $100/Month Note* photos may not depict exact unit available

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Amenities for Bella Mar Apartments

Appliances

In-Unit LaundryMicrowave
OvenRange
RefrigeratorStove
Washer and Dryer

Building

Cats OKDogs OK

Grounds

Garage Parking

Neighborhood

Prime Location
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.

Policies and fees

Applicants

Applicants

One-time.

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Parking Policy

Garage Parking

Dog Policy

Allowed
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Cat Policy

Allowed
Limit1

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Building details

Property details

Units24

About Bella Mar Apartments

HomeApartments in BellinghamCentral Business District Bella Mar Apartments

Bella Mar has the best of everything. These apartments have a modern feel and an open layout. Large windows provide natural light throughout, brightening each sizable living space. Multiple closets offer all the storage space one could need, and the kitchen boasts hardwood floors. This property features a parking garage, elevator, and limited access entrances. Located in the heart of downtown Bellingham, these lovely apartments have it all! Fees: Mandatory: - Water/Sewer Fee: $85.00 - Trash Fee: $25.00 - Parking Fee: $100/month (garage) - Electricity: Paid by tenants through PSE - Internet: Paid by tenants through Xfinity/Comcast - $50.00 Application Fee (Per Adult) - Security Deposit = Equal to one month's rent Optional: - Pet Fee: 2% of monthly rent amount (2 pet max)


Bella Mar Apartments is great for:

Work-from-home

  • High speed internet is an amenity
  • Quiet environment with little noise pollution
  • 7 internet service provider options nearby
  • 4 office supply stores within 1 mile

Pet owners

  • Pet deposit required
  • 8 pet grooming services nearby
  • 16 pet supply stores near the property
  • 1 pet hospital in the area

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 Bella Mar Apartments compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Less expensive
The 1-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
More space
The 1-bedroom is 129 sqft larger than other listings nearby
Images Available
There are at least 10 photos of this property
Pet friendly
This property allows pets

Considerations

Greater distance from grade schools
The nearest elementary school is farther than 1.0 miles away
No in-unit dishwasher
Dishwashers aren't available

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Rent trends in Central Business District

1-bedroom apartments at Bella Mar Apartments cost about 14% more than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Central Business District.

Median rents as of Nov 7 2026.
Central Business District
Bellingham
A table of studio rental data trends in Bellingham
MonthMedian Rent
November 2024$1,315
December 2024$1,326
January 2025$1,325
February 2025$1,342
March 2025$1,348
April 2025$1,366
May 2025$1,395
June 2025$1,395
July 2025$1,395
August 2025$1,392
September 2025$1,352
October 2025$1,361
November 2025$1,347
December 2025$1,346
January 2026$1,382
February 2026$1,389
March 2026$1,396
April 2026$1,400
May 2026$1,445
June 2026$1,450
July 2026$1,447
August 2026$1,425
September 2026$1,417
October 2026$1,394
November 2026$1,390
A table of studio rental data trends in Central Business District
MonthMedian Rent
November 2024$1,325
December 2024$1,325
January 2025$1,323
February 2025$1,322
March 2025$1,324
April 2025$1,360
May 2025$1,413
June 2025$1,407
July 2025$1,379
August 2025$1,374
September 2025$1,335
October 2025$1,325
November 2025$1,324
December 2025$1,325
January 2026$1,333
February 2026$1,328
March 2026$1,348
April 2026$1,379
May 2026$1,458
June 2026$1,469
July 2026$1,462
August 2026$1,450
September 2026$1,437
October 2026$1,401
November 2026$1,390

Affordability calculator

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Bedrooms

1 bedroom

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$74,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $74,000 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $1,850.
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Schools near Bella Mar Apartments

Bellingham Family Partnership Program

1409 18th st

bellingham, WA, 98225

K-12Public

Parkview Elementary School

3030 cornwall ave

bellingham, WA, 98225

PK, K-5Public
B+

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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Getting around Bellingham near 839 N State St

Walking

6/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.

Driving

8/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Cycling

6/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.

Transit

4/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.

Points of interest for 839 N State St, Bellingham

Groceries

9/10
At least one supermarket within a 5-minute walk

Shopping

4/10
Some shops within walking distance

Cafes

5/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk

Restaurants

6/10
Variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk

Primary schools

8/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk

High schools

8/10
At least one high school within a 10-minute walk

Nightlife

5/10
Some bars within a few minutes’ walk

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