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Highlights

  • Dishwasher
  • Built-in microwave
  • Washer/dryer hook-ups
  • Laundry room
  • On-site manager
  • No smoking

Location

3131 Ferry Ave, Bellingham, WA 98225, USA|Happy Valley
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Management

Cascio Properties

Leasing office

(360) 392-8368

Property Overview

Villa Bonita Apartments offers an exceptional living experience, highlighted by its impressive overall Zumper expert rating of 9.1 out of 10. With strong ratings for price, amenities, and location—each above 9 out of 10—it provides excellent value and convenience. Notable features include on-site management, modern appliances, and a quiet environment ideal for remote work, contributing to its appeal as a trustworthy option for prospective renters.

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

Zumper Expert Rating

9.1
Excellent
Villa Bonita Apartments 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

  • High school nearby
  • Less expensive
  • More space

Great for

  • Work-from-home

Floor plans

2BR/1.5BA2 bed1.5 bath950 sqft$1,600–$1,650 /mo2 units available2 bed, 1.5 bath, 2nd floor, middle unit apartment (approx 950 sq ft.) near WWU, and within walking distance to Sehome Village and Viking Plaza. This unit includes a refrigerator, electric oven/range, dishwasher, built-in microwave, and washer/dryer hook-ups (tenants are responsible for providing their own machines). Water/Sewer/Trash is included in the rent. Tenants are responsible for electricity, cable, and internet. Unit includes one reserved parking space with a 2-vehicle allowance per unit. Tenant parking only. No guest parking. No pets. The Villa Bonita Apartments have an on-site manager, secure mailboxes, a laundry room in each building with coin-op washer/dryer, and a monitored fire alarm system. No smoking.

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Amenities for Villa Bonita Apartments

Apartment Amenities

Electric Baseboard HeatingWasher/Dryer Hook-Up

Appliances

Built-in MicrowaveDishwasher
Electric Oven/RangeFridge
Garbage DisposalIn-Unit Laundry
MicrowaveRefrigerator

Building

Onsite Laundry
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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Dog Policy

Not allowed

Cat Policy

Not allowed

No pets allowed.

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Building details

Property details

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About Villa Bonita Apartments

HomeApartments in BellinghamHappy Valley Villa Bonita Apartments

2 bed, 1.5 bath, 2nd floor, middle unit apartment (approx 950 sq ft.) near WWU, and within walking distance to Sehome Village and Viking Plaza. This unit includes a refrigerator, electric oven/range, dishwasher, built-in microwave, and washer/dryer hook-ups (tenants are responsible for providing their own machines). Water/Sewer/Trash is included in the rent. Tenants are responsible for electricity, cable, and internet. Unit includes one reserved parking space with a 2-vehicle allowance per unit. Tenant parking only. No guest parking. No pets. The Villa Bonita Apartments have an on-site manager, secure mailboxes, a laundry room in each building with coin-op washer/dryer, and a monitored fire alarm system. No smoking.


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.
9.1
/10
Excellent
Villa Bonita Apartments 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 Villa Bonita 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.
Villa Bonita 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·9A 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.
Villa Bonita Apartments goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including garbage disposal. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, Villa Bonita Apartments receives one of the highest amenities scores.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Villa Bonita 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·9A 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.
Villa Bonita Apartments has a few standout characteristics that set it apart from similar properties nearby. Having both verified status and features that cater to discerning renters, this is a great option for renters looking for a specific and exceptional lifestyle.
Trustworthiness·7A 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.
Villa Bonita Apartments provides some information about the features available in the community and its apartments, making it a reliable option for prospective renters. Renters should ask additional questions about amenities and non-negotiable items they are looking for.

Villa Bonita Apartments is great for:

Work-from-home

  • High speed internet is an amenity
  • Quiet environment with little noise pollution
  • 1 office supply store within 1 mile

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 Villa Bonita Apartments compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

High school nearby
There is a high school 0.3 mile away
Less expensive
The 2-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
More space
The 2-bedroom is 166 sqft larger than other listings nearby
Laundry available on site
Washers and dryers are available in-building or in-unit

Considerations

Greater distance from middle schools
The nearest middle school is farther than 2 miles away
Lacks images
Fewer than 10 photos available for this location

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Rent trends in Happy Valley

2-bedroom apartments at Villa Bonita Apartments cost about 11% less than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Happy Valley.

Median rents as of Mar 28 2026.
Happy Valley
Bellingham
A table of studio rental data trends in Bellingham
MonthMedian Rent
April 2024$1,345
May 2024$1,321
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
A table of studio rental data trends in Happy Valley
MonthMedian Rent
April 2024$1,316
May 2024$1,299
June 2024$1,277
July 2024$1,271
August 2024$1,267
September 2024$1,294
October 2024$1,280
January 2025$1,295
February 2025$1,306
March 2025$1,342
April 2025$1,369
May 2025$1,372
June 2025$1,395
July 2025$1,395
August 2025$1,396
September 2025$1,426
October 2025$1,385
November 2025$1,321
December 2025$1,272
January 2026$1,178
February 2026$1,359
March 2026$1,366

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Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

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With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $64,000 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $1,600.
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Schools near Villa Bonita Apartments

Happy Valley Elementary School

1041 24th 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

Happy Valley | Bellingham, WA

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

Getting around Bellingham near 3131 Ferry Ave

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.

Points of interest for 3131 Ferry Ave, Bellingham

Groceries

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

Shopping

3/10
Some shops within walking distance

Cafes

6/10
Some cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

5/10
Some restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

5/10
At least one elementary school within a 30-minute walk

High schools

5/10
At least one high school within a 30-minute walk

Nightlife

3/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

Explore the area around 3131 Ferry Ave

Haggen
210 36th St
J J's in & Out
2019 Harris Ave
North State Street Market
902 N State St
Fred Meyer
800 Lakeway Dr
Whole Foods Market
1030 Lakeway Dr

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