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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Balcony
  • Dishwashers
  • On-site management and maintenance
  • Large bedrooms and closets
  • Common areas

Location

258 E Bakerview Rd, Bellingham, WA 98226, USA|Meridian
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Management

Sparq Living

Leasing office

(206) 504-4669

Property Overview

Baker Vista Apartments earns an overall expert rating of 8.4/10, highlighted by a perfect price score and strong marks for amenities, location, and management transparency, indicating excellent value and day-to-day living experience. Residents can enjoy features like balconies, dishwashers, large bedrooms and closets, well-kept common areas, and on-site management and maintenance, along with convenient access to transit and extensive nearby pet-related services.

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Zumper Expert Rating

8.4
Very Good
With a solid 8.4 out of 10 overall, Baker Vista Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Baker Vista Apartments has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • Less expensive
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Great for

  • Pet owners

Floor plans

2BR/1.0BA2 bed1 bath762 sqft$1,675 /mo1 unit available*Photos of similar unit* Where comfort and community meet the convenience of Bellingham's Meridian shopping corridor, Baker Vista puts you within reach of it all! Our apartment community is crafted to bring you a great lifestyle, with on-site management and maintenance, your requests are handled personally. Bond with your neighbors in our common areas (including abundant green space and a sport court). Walk, bus, bike, or take a short drive to meet all your retail, dining, entertainment and grocery needs! Our apartments are spacious, with large bedrooms and closets. Enjoy kitchens featuring dishwashers and plenty of counter space. Large windows fill the rooms with natural light, and the balcony allows you to experience the outside from the comfort of your home. Here, you really can have it all! Schedule a tour with us at **** or by calling 206-504-4669. -- Additional Fees -- 1. Non-Refundable Application Fee: $50.00 2. Holding Fee: $300 (applied toward first month’s rent) 3. Pets: pet rent of 2% of unit’s rent per month (max of 2 pets) 4. Water/Sewer/Trash/Common Area Electricity & Gas (if any) based on the number of occupants: Single Occupant: $75 Two Occupants: $140 Three Occupants: $195 Each additional occupant: $50 -- Rental Requirements -- 1. 3x Rent Monthly Income 2. Security Deposit based on credit: 750+: $550 700-749: $1,050 650-699: 1 Month Rent

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Amenities for Baker Vista Apartments

Building

Cats OKDogs OK
Resident Parking
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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

Allowed
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Cat Policy

Allowed
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About Baker Vista Apartments

HomeApartments in Bellingham Baker Vista Apartments

Where comfort and community meet the convenience of Bellingham's Meridian shopping corridor, Baker Vista puts you within reach of it all! Our apartment community is crafted to bring you a great lifestyle, with on-site management and maintenance, your requests are handled personally. Bond with your neighbors in our common areas (including abundant green space and a sport court). Walk, bus, bike, or take a short drive to meet all your retail, dining, entertainment and grocery needs! Our apartments are spacious, with large bedrooms and closets. Enjoy kitchens featuring dishwashers and plenty of counter space. Large windows fill the rooms with natural light, and the balcony allows you to experience the outside from the comfort of your home. Here, you really can have it all! Schedule a tour with us at **** or by calling 206-504-4669. -- Additional Fees -- 1. Non-Refundable Application Fee: $50.00 2. Holding Fee: $300 (applied toward first month’s rent) 3. Pets: pet rent of 2% of unit’s rent per month (max of 2 pets) 4. Water/Sewer/Trash/Common Area Electricity & Gas (if any) based on the number of occupants: Single Occupant: $75 Two Occupants: $140 Three Occupants: $195 Each additional occupant: $50 -- Rental Requirements -- 1. 3x Rent Monthly Income 2. Security Deposit based on credit: 750+: $550 700-749: $1,050 650-699: 1 Month Rent


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.
8.4
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.4 out of 10 overall, Baker Vista Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Baker Vista Apartments has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated Baker Vista Apartments
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.
Baker Vista Apartments 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·8A 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.
With multiple in-demand amenities, Baker Vista Apartments is committed to enhancing the renting experience. And while it may have fewer total conveniences and features than similar rentals nearby, it remains a top choice for renters wanting an specific standard of living.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Baker Vista Apartments 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·6A 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 Baker Vista Apartments does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
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.

Baker Vista Apartments is great for:

Pet owners

  • 7 pet hospitals in the area
  • 2 pet grooming services nearby
  • 8 pet supply stores near the property

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 Baker Vista Apartments compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Less expensive
The 2-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
Images Available
There are at least 10 photos of this address

Considerations

Greater distance from grade schools
The nearest elementary school is farther than 1 mile away
Greater distance from high schools
The nearest high school is farther than 2 miles away
No in-unit dishwasher
Dishwashers aren't available

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Rent trends in Meridian

2-bedroom apartments at Baker Vista Apartments cost about 4% less than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Meridian.

Median rents as of May 9 2026.
Meridian
Bellingham
A table of studio rental data trends in Bellingham
MonthMedian Rent
May 2024$1,315
June 2024$1,318
July 2024$1,325
August 2024$1,307
September 2024$1,335
October 2024$1,320
November 2024$1,312
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$1,437
A table of studio rental data trends in Meridian
MonthMedian Rent
May 2024$1,285
June 2024$1,273
July 2024$1,237
August 2024$1,232
September 2024$1,228
October 2024$1,222
November 2024$1,235
December 2024$1,268
January 2025$1,262
February 2025$1,237
March 2025$1,247
April 2025$1,237
May 2025$1,362
June 2025$1,375
July 2025$1,362
August 2025$1,321
September 2025$1,275
October 2025$1,250
May 2026$1,400

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Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$67,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $67,000 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $1,675.
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Schools near Baker Vista Apartments

Cordata Elementary School

4420 aldrich rd

bellingham, WA, 98226

PK, K-5Public
C

North Bell Learning Center

5275 northwest dr

bellingham, WA, 98226

PK, KPublic

Bellingham Family Partnership Program

1409 18th st

bellingham, WA, 98225

K-12Public

Ferndale Virtual Academy

5830 golden eagle dr

ferndale, WA, 98248

K-12Public

Lummi Nation School

2334 lummi view dr

bellingham, WA, 98226

K-8Public
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Neighborhood

Meridian | Bellingham, WA

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

Getting around Bellingham near 258 E Bakerview Rd

Walking

6/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.

Driving

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

Cycling

5/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.

Transit

2/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.

Points of interest for 258 E Bakerview Rd, Bellingham

Groceries

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

Shopping

7/10
Several shops within a few minutes’ walk

Cafes

5/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk

Restaurants

6/10
Some restaurants within a few minutes’ walk

Primary schools

7/10
At least one elementary school within a 15-minute walk

High schools

0/10
Closest high school further than a 30-minute walk

Nightlife

3/10
Some bars within walking distance

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