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1225 Railroad Avenue #305 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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1225 Railroad Avenue #305, Bellingham, WA 98225

In-unit laundry | Garage parking | Assigned parking

2 beds

1 bath

$2,100

Apartment for rent

Available Nov 15

1200/1210 Billy Frank Jr St - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.8

Very good

1200/1210 Billy Frank Jr St

1200 1200/1210 Billy Frank Jr St, Bellingham, WA 98225

In-unit laundry | Dishwasher | Outdoor space

1–3 beds

1 bath

$800–$2,200

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Chelsea Lofts - Photo 1 of 1

14h ago

8.5

Very good

Chelsea Lofts

835 N State St, Bellingham, WA 98225

In-unit laundry | Dishwasher | Microwave

Studio–2 beds

1 bath

$1,400–$1,895

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Maplewood Place Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
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15h ago

8.6

Very good

Maplewood Place Apartments

2631,2635,2639,2643,2647 W Maplewood Avenue, Bellingham, WA 98225

In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

2 beds

1 bath

$1,740

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Shearwater - Photo 1 of 1

16h ago

9.1

Excellent

Shearwater

200 E Maple St, Bellingham, WA 98225

Studio–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,295–$2,095

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Country Park - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.4

Very good

Country Park

3415-3419-3423-3427-3431 Northwest Ave, Bellingham, WA 98225

On-site laundry

1 bed

1 bath

$1,400

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In-Unit Laundry

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Elevator

Condor - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.7

Very good

Condor

203 E Laurel St, Bellingham, WA 98225

Elevator

Studio–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,325–$2,650

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Sandpiper - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

9.1

Excellent

Sandpiper

1010 Railroad Ave, Bellingham, WA 98225

Elevator

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,650–$2,095

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Turnstone - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

9.1

Excellent

Turnstone

1020 Railroad Ave, Bellingham, WA 98225

Elevator

Studio–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,290–$2,150

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1015 Railroad Ave #411 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Central Business District condo for rent in Bellingham

Garage parking | Balcony | Fireplace

2 beds

1 bath

$1,995

Condo for rent

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1304 Bay St #8 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Central Business District apartment for rent in Bellingham

High ceilings | Controlled access

Studio

1 bath

$1,100

Apartment for rent

1304 Bay St #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Central Business District apartment for rent in Bellingham

Controlled access | Oven

Studio

1 bath

$1,200

Apartment for rent

NOW LEASING Brand New 3 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.5

Very good

NOW LEASING Brand New 3

1316 High St, Bellingham, WA 98225

In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Dishwasher

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,800–$2,200

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Description

OPEN DAILY 3PM-5PM!! Please arrive promptly at the start time if you are interested in touring this building. Weekend showings are available - please text (360)303-5809 to set up a time. Flexible Move In Date between mid-Aug and mid-Sept for this 2 bdrm + office/1 bath ground floor unit near WWU. Units have a sunny, open floor plan, AC in ALL rooms, laundry in unit, and 1 reserved parking space. There is a locking bike storage room & street parking in the area. Photos are a unit with the same layout and virtual staging. RENT + COSTS: $2100/mo. *Rent price includes Fal

1201 N Garden St - Photo 1 of 1

20h ago

8.8

Very good

1201 N Garden St

1201 N Garden St, Bellingham, WA 98225

In-unit laundry | On-site laundry | Assigned parking

6 beds

2 baths

$3,900

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Description

AVAILABLE NOW: Recently renovated 6 bdrm/2.5 bath Ground Floor, Bay View unit close to WWU and Downtown. RENT + COSTS: $3,900.00/mo. 1 year lease. Tenants pays 35% of electric, 35% of gas, and cable/internet. Owner pays water/sewer, garbage/recycling, and lawn care. Laundry in-unit and parking onsite. Tenant must have renters’ insurance for the duration of the lease term. TENANT APPROVAL CRITERIA: $50 application fee. 600+ 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-

1205 N Garden St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

1205 N Garden St

1205 N Garden St, Bellingham, WA 98225

Outdoor space

3 beds

1 bath

$2,100

Apartment for rent

Description

DAILY OPEN SHOWINGS MON-FRI AT 3:00PM!! Come tour today! AVAILABLE NOW: NEW BUILD! Sunny 3 bdrm/1 bath top floor unit with vaulted ceilings, air-conditioning, and great city views from private balcony. Close to Downtown and WWU. 848 square feet. Laundry in unit, onsite parking and near the bus line. Modern finishes with durable LVP flooring and a walk-able/bike-able location. RENT + COSTS: $2,100.00/mo. 1 yr lease. Tenant pays electricity and cable/internet. Owner pays water/sewer, garbage/recycling, and lawn care. Tenant must have renters insurance for the duration of t

1304 Ellis St - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.9

Very good

1304 Ellis St

1304 Ellis St, Bellingham, WA 98225

In-unit laundry

2 beds

1 bath

$2,100

Apartment for rent

Description

2+ bdrm/1 bath unit located in the upper part of an vintage, house style, duplex. This unit is totally separate from the lower unit. It has a large kitchen, large living room and good size bedrooms. Washer/Dryer in unit. Plenty of parking next to the building. RENT + COSTS: $2100/mo. 1 yr lease. Landlord pays water/sewer + garbage/recycling. Tenant pays: electric, natural gas, wifi. Owner pays landscaping. No pets, no smoking. Tenant must have renters’ insurance for the duration of the lease term. TENANT APPROVAL CRITERIA: $50 application fee. 600+ credit score and ver

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3 & 4 Bedroom Units Just Steps from WWU - Photo 1 of 1

21h ago

9.1

Excellent

3 & 4 Bedroom Units Just Steps from WWU

801 N Garden St, Bellingham, WA 98225

In-unit laundry

3–4 beds

1–2 baths

$2,600–$2,900

Apartment for rent

Description

This 4 bedroom, 2 bath home is a 1-minute walk to WWU campus. Large outside porch provides an incredible view of Bellingham Bay. Off street parking is shared with the other two units in the building. Parking is first-come-first-served. Walk to downtown Bellingham in 5 minutes. An extra bathroom makes this house great for roommates. This neighborhood has it all: cafes, restaurants, grocery store, bus line, etc. Gas forced air to stay cozy and a deck to enjoy beautiful views of Bellingham Bay! RENT + COSTS:  Rent: $2600 Security Deposit: $2600 Tenants responsible for split

1010 N Garden St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

9.2

Excellent

1010 N Garden St

1010 N Garden St, Bellingham, WA 98225

On-site laundry | Storage | Dishwasher

3–4 beds

2 baths

$2,050–$2,950

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Description

PRELEASE FOR SEPT: Available early September! 4 Bedroom, 2 bath apartment in a great location! Walking distance to to WWU and Downtown Bellingham. 6 shared parking spots for property. RENT + COSTS: $2,950.00/mo. 1 yr lease. Tenant pays electric, 36% of gas, and cable/internet. Owner pays water/sewer, garbage/recycling, and lawncare. Tenant must have renter's insurance for the duration of the lease term. TENANT APPROVAL CRITERIA: $50 application fee. 600+ credit score and verifiable monthly income that is 3x the tenant’s portion of the rent. If not qualified (common for s

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1122/1124 N Forest St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

9.4

Excellent

1122/1124 N Forest St

1124 N Forest St, Bellingham, WA 98225

In-unit laundry | Storage | Deck

3 beds

1 bath

$1,850–$1,950

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Description

AVAILABLE END OF AUGUST: Newer 3 bedroom/1 bath unit. Walkable/bike-able to WWU and Downtown. In unit laundry, four reserved parking spots for building, and street parking. RENT + COSTS: $1,850.00/mo. 1 year lease term. Tenant pays electricity, cable/internet. Owner pays water/sewer, garbage/recycling, and landscaping. Tenant must have renters insurance for the duration of the lease term. TENANT APPROVAL CRITERIA: $50 application fee. 600+ credit score and verifiable monthly income that is 3x the tenant’s portion of the rent. If not qualified (common for students), tenan

Modern 3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

9.4

Excellent

Modern 3

1309 Billy Frank Jr St, Bellingham, WA 98225

In-unit laundry | Dishwasher | Outdoor space

3 beds

1 bath

$1,975

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Description

Save on move in costs with 1/2 off first month's rent! Enjoy Bellingham from the comfort of a newer building. Over the range microwave with in unit washer and dryer. The bus stop just outside the main door provides a 5-minute ride to WWU campus and runs every 15 minutes. Secure bike storage onsite. Rent: $1975 Security Deposit: $1975 Owner pays for garbage and recycling. Tenant pays water/sewer (metered), electric, and wifi. Off Street Parking available for an additional cost. Tenant must have renters’ insurance for the duration of the lease term. TENANT APPROVAL CRITER

1111/1113/1115 N Garden St - Photo 1 of 1

21h ago

9.1

Excellent

1111/1113/1115 N Garden St

1115 N Garden St, Bellingham, WA 98225

In-unit laundry | On-site laundry | Assigned parking

4 beds

2 baths

$2,900

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Description

PRELEASE FOR SEPTEMBER 2025: Check out this Bay + Downtown View 4 bedroom/2 bath house just blocks from WWU's North Campus. Great sized bedrooms and living spaces, large yard with fruit trees, covered deck with a view, on-site parking, and it's on the bus line. RENT + COSTS: $2,900.00/mo. 1 yr lease. Tenant pays electricity, garbage/recycling, and cable/internet. Owner pays water/sewer and landscaping & lawn service. Tenant must have renter's insurance for the duration of the lease term. TENANT APPROVAL CRITERIA: $50 application fee. 600+ credit score and verifiable mon

1020 N Garden St - Photo 1 of 1

21h ago

9

Excellent

1020 N Garden St

1020 N Garden St, Bellingham, WA 98225

On-site laundry | Oven

5 beds

2 baths

$2,950

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Apartment for rent

Description

PRELEASE FOR SEPTEMBER: Don't miss this recently updated unit in a classic Bloedel Mansion on N Garden. It's got 5 bedrooms and 2.5 baths. In the heart of Student Row, has Bay and Downtown views from the private porch and a private courtyard in the back. Tons of character and space, large enough for 6 people! RENT + COSTS: $2,950.00/mo. 1 yr lease. Tenants pay 50% of the electric and 40% of the gas for the building, and cable and internet. Owner pays water/sewer and garbage/recycling. Tenant must have renter's insurance for the duration of the lease term. TENANT APPROVAL

Spacious 4 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

9.4

Excellent

Spacious 4

1016 N Garden St, Bellingham, WA 98225

In-unit laundry | On-site laundry | Assigned parking

4 beds

1 bath

$2,400

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Apartment for rent

Description

Built in 2012, this newer Bay-View 4 bdrm/1.5 bath unit is in the middle of Student Row. Easy access to the bus line and very walk-able/bike-able to WWU and Downtown. Private decks, open floor plan, laundry in unit and off-street parking. RENT + COSTS: Rent is $2400. 1 yr lease. Tenants pay electric and cable/internet. Owner pays Water/Sewer/Garbage and lawn service. Tenant must have renters’ insurance for the duration of the lease term. TENANT APPROVAL CRITERIA: $50 application fee. 600+ credit score and verifiable monthly income that is 3x the tenant’s portion of the r

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Viking Suites - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

9.2

Excellent

Viking Suites

1471 Moore St, Bellingham, WA 98229

On-site laundry | Dishwasher

3 beds

2 baths

$1,795–$1,895

Apartment for rent

Description

Move in by 9/26 and receive October's Rent FREE! Welcome to The Viking Suites Apartments — where space, functionality, and location come together seamlessly. This 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom unit offers a generous layout perfect for families, roommates, or anyone in need of extra space to live, work, and unwind. Enjoy a fully equipped kitchen featuring a refrigerator, stove, dishwasher, and ample cabinet space. Situated in the highly desirable Puget neighborhood, you'll be just minutes from shopping, bus routes, and Civic Field, offering both accessibility and recreation righ

Samish Flats  Luxury Apartment Homes! - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

5d+ ago

9.1

Excellent

Samish Flats Luxury Apartment Homes!

3613 Consolidation Ave, Bellingham, WA 98225

In-unit laundry | Assigned parking | Elevator

3 beds

2 baths

$2,445

Apartment for rent

Description

Welcome to our pet-friendly community! We are conveniently located just moments away from fantastic eateries, shops, stunning parks, and beautiful Bellingham Bay. Easy access to Downtown Bellingham, bus lines, I-5, and Western Washington University makes this an ideal location All units are fully equipped with a stove, oven, microwave, refrigerator, dishwasher, and in-unit washer and dryer. Tenants are responsible for water, sewer, and garbage, which will be directly posted to your tenant ledger. Tenants are also responsible for setting up electric into their name. Each

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Updated: September 23, 2025

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Central Business District, Bellingham apartment availability

Central Business District in Bellingham offers a strong selection of rental listings, with an average of 55 rentals available each month. The majority of rentals are studios and 1-bedroom apartments, making it an ideal location for singles and couples. Many apartments in the area feature modern amenities, including dishwashers, in-unit laundry, and elevators, which are available in over 50% of the apartments. With its convenient downtown location, Central Business District is an attractive option for those looking for easy access to shops, restaurants, and entertainment.

Central Business District, Bellingham rental market trends

Central Business District in Bellingham is experiencing a unique rental market trend. The average monthly rent across all property types has decreased by 1.3% year-over-year, averaging $1,487 in 2024. However, this overall decline masks varying trends across different bedroom counts. 1-bedrooms have seen a modest 1.7% increase to $1,476, while 2-bedrooms have jumped 8.7% to $1,991. In contrast, 3-bedrooms have decreased by 3.4% to $2,190. Studios have also seen a notable 7.6% increase to $1,333.

The most expensive month to rent in Central Business District is March, with prices 8.9% higher than the lowest month, May. Renters looking for a deal may want to consider searching in May, when prices are relatively lower. Overall, the Central Business District's rental market is characterized by a mix of increases and decreases, making it essential for renters to carefully consider their options.

Why Central Business District, Bellingham is a great place to live

We've analyzed data from the Central Business District in Bellingham to understand what makes it an attractive neighborhood for renters. Our findings indicate that the area is particularly well-suited for those who value a vibrant social life.

With a diverse neighborhood population and age distribution, there's a strong sense of community in the Central Business District. The area's excellent transit frequency and variety of transportation options make it easy to get around and connect with others. Additionally, the neighborhood's safety record and well-maintained street infrastructure contribute to a pleasant and worry-free living experience. Overall, the Central Business District is an excellent choice for renters seeking an active and engaging social life.

Methodology: How we got this data

Zumper’s proprietary rental data fuels our analysis. Rent and market trends, availability, neighborhood popularity, and lifestyle scores are all calculated using real-time and 2024 rental inventory and prices.

Our Lifestyle Categories ("great for eco-living," "great for social life," "great for pet owners," etc.) are determined by set criteria, against which we score each listing and its available features. At the neighborhood level, we calculate the listing count for each category to determine which lifestyles best fit each area.

Zumper, founded in 2012, is North America’s largest privately-owned rental platform, offering over 1 million listings across the U.S. and Canada. Stay informed on the latest trends and shifts in the rental market with our monthly National Rent Report, your go-to resource for key insights into the evolving rental landscape.

Central Business District Apartments for rent FAQ

What is the average rent for 1 bedroom apartments for rent in Central Business District, WA?

The average rent for 1 bedroom apartments for rent in Central Business District is $1595 per month. There are 2 1 bedroom apartments for rent in Central Business District, WA.

What is the average rent for 2 bedroom apartments for rent in Central Business District, WA?

The average rent for 2 bedroom apartments for rent in Central Business District is $1895 per month. Currently, there are 4 2 bedroom apartments for rent in Central Business District, WA.

What is the average rent for 3 bedroom apartments for rent in Central Business District, WA?

The average rent for 3 bedroom apartments for rent in Central Business District is $2350 per month. As of today, there is 1 3 bedroom apartment for rent in Central Business District, WA.

How expensive is it to rent an apartment in Central Business District, WA?

The average rent price in Central Business District, WA for a 2 bedroom apartment is $1895 per month. Central Business District average rent price is above the average national apartment rent price which is $1750 per month for a 2 bedroom apartment. Aside from rent price, the cost of living in Central Business District is also important to know. Cost of living includes but is not limited to: groceries, gas, utilities, water, and electric.

What is the average size of an apartment in Central Business District, WA?

The average size of a 1 bedroom apartment rental in Central Business District is 466 square feet. The average size of a 2 bedroom apartment rental in Central Business District is 784 square feet. The average size of a 3 bedroom apartment rental in Central Business District is 564 square feet.

Can I afford an apartment for rent in Central Business District, WA?

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What type of apartment rental is most common in Central Business District, Bellingham, WA?

Studio apartments are the most common type of rentals in Central Business District, Bellingham, WA right now.

What type of apartment rental is least common in Central Business District, Bellingham, WA?

3 bedroom apartments are the least common type of rentals in Central Business District, Bellingham, WA right now.

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