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Highlights

  • New Construction
  • Pet Friendly

Location

430 W Stuart Rd, Bellingham, WA 98226, USA|Guide Meridian
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Management

LYN Property Management

Leasing office

(360) 306-3039

Open 

9:00 am–4:30 pm PT

Property Overview

Celestia stands out as a strong renter option, with an 8.8 Zumper expert rating, excellent price and location scores, and a solid amenities offering. It is pet-friendly and especially convenient for pet care, while also offering plenty of photos, strong value for money, and proximity to a nearby top-rated elementary school.

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

8.8
Very Good
With a solid 8.8 out of 10 overall, Celestia is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Celestia 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
  • Elementary school nearby
  • Images Available

Great for

  • Pet owners

Floor plans

Studio B2Studio1 bath452 sqft$1,595 /mo1 unit available
Studio A2Studio1 bath488 sqft$1,600 /mo1 unit available
Studio D2Studio1 bath488 sqft$1,650 /mo1 unit available
Studio Loft 2Studio1 bath488 sqft$2,005 /mo1 unit available

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Amenities for Celestia

Apartment Amenities

Quartz Countertops

Tech

High Speed Fiber Internet Access

Building

Cats OKDogs OK
Fitness CenterNew Construction

Grounds

Assigned Parking

Other

Electronic PaymentsPet Friendly Dogs and Cats Welcome
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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OPTIONAL FEES

Dog Policy

Allowed
Limit2

Cat Policy

Allowed
Limit2

Cat

Monthly Pet Fee

Monthly. 2 cats max. Pet Friendly. Cats and Dogs welcome!.

$30

Dog

Monthly Pet Fee

Monthly. 2 dogs max. Pet Friendly. Cats and Dogs welcome!.

$30

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Building details

Property details

Year built2024
Units110
Lease terms6–12 months
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About Celestia

HomeApartments in BellinghamGuide Meridian Celestia

Celestia is more than a simple apartment building; it's an opulent space, eagerly waiting for you to create a home. Enjoy breathtaking wetland and park views seamlessly woven throughout the building. Welcome to Celestia: Where luxury, pet-friendly, new construction Bellingham rentals redefine living.


Year Built: 2024

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.
8.8
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.8 out of 10 overall, Celestia is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Celestia 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 Celestia
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.
Celestia 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.
Celestia goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including assigned parking. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, Celestia 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.
Celestia 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 Celestia 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.

Celestia is great for:

Pet owners

  • 5 pet hospitals in the area
  • 1 pet grooming service nearby
  • 3 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 Celestia compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Less expensive
The 1-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
Less expensive
The 2-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
Less expensive
Studio units are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
Elementary school nearby
There is an elementary school 1 mile away
Images Available
There are at least 10 photos of this address

Considerations

Greater distance from high schools
The nearest high school is farther than 3 miles away
Greater distance from middle schools
The nearest middle school is farther than 1 mile away
No in-unit dishwasher
Dishwashers aren't available

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Rent trends in Guide Meridian

Studio apartments at Celestia cost about 7% more than the average rent price for studios in Guide Meridian.

Median rents as of Jul 11 2026.
Guide Meridian
Bellingham
A table of studio rental data trends in Bellingham
MonthMedian Rent
July 2024$1,315
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$1,445
June 2026$1,450
July 2026$1,450
A table of studio rental data trends in Guide Meridian
MonthMedian Rent
July 2024$1,325
August 2024$1,307
September 2024$1,300
October 2024$1,300
November 2024$1,269
December 2024$1,298
March 2025$1,608
April 2025$1,600
May 2025$1,592
June 2025$1,499
July 2025$1,595
August 2025$1,617
September 2025$1,601
October 2025$1,586
November 2025$1,594
December 2025$1,636
January 2026$1,620
February 2026$1,574
March 2026$1,558
April 2026$1,565
May 2026$1,512
June 2026$1,542
July 2026$1,595

Affordability calculator

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Bedrooms

Studio

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$65,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $65,000 annually to afford this studio median monthly rent price of $1,625.
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Schools near Celestia

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

Guide Meridian | Bellingham, WA

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

Getting around Bellingham near 430 W Stuart Rd

Walking

5/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.

Driving

9/10
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

3/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.

Points of interest for 430 W Stuart Rd, Bellingham

Groceries

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

Shopping

6/10
Variety of shops within walking distance

Cafes

3/10
Few or no cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

5/10
Some restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

4/10
No elementary schools within a 30-minute walk

High schools

0/10
No high schools within a 30-minute walk

Nightlife

3/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

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