Ironworks at Old Town
711 Astor St,
Bellingham, WA 98225
$1,550 - $2,475
Studio - 2 Beds
Area Guide
Western Washington University Bellingham, WA
World-class education with the distinct personality of the Pacific Northwest
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Scenic
Ninety miles north of Seattle on the shore of Bellingham Bay, Western Washington University is widely recognized as one of the region’s top institutions. In addition to its more traditional academic resources, the university features some unusual facilities, including an electronic music studio and an acclaimed Vehicle Research Institute. Downtown Bellingham is just a few blocks north of campus, giving you easy access to the charming community’s restaurants, coffeehouses, and specialty shopping. In many ways, Bellingham is a perfect college town: The scenery and access to nature are unbeatable, breweries and beer bars are everywhere, the nightlife is practically tailor-made for the campus crowd, and quirky local traditions (like the annual ski/kayak/bike/canoe/running “Ski to Sea” relay race from Mount Baker to the bay) make for a one-of-a-kind community and a truly unique collegiate experience. The neighborhoods surrounding the campus are full of apartments, condos, and rental houses to suit any budget, making it easy to find the perfect living arrangements within a short walk of the university.
Rent Trends
As of July 2026, the average apartment rent in Bellingham, WA is $1,393 for a studio, $1,567 for one bedroom, $1,902 for two bedrooms, and $2,353 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Bellingham has increased by 1.0% in the past year.
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Studio
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434 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,393/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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614 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,567/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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905 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,902/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,166 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,353/month
Average Rent
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Western Washington University - Bellingham, WA (University) is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
Daily Essentials
Western Washington University - Bellingham, WA (University) offers all daily essentials, but they’re limited to a few main areas.
Supermarket Within a 15 Minute Walk
Groceries
60
/ 100
Good Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
70
/ 100
Great Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
80
/ 100
Fair Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
50
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in Western Washington University - Bellingham, WA (University) from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Mostly Calm Atmosphere
Vibrancy
20
/ 100
Good Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
70
/ 100
Not Noisy
Quiet Score
100
/ 100
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Grades PK-5
432 Students
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346 Students
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Grades PK-5
324 Students
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303 Students
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Grades PK-5
179 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
623 Students
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Grades 6-8
576 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
600 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
579 Students
Public
Grades K-8
277 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,163 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,218 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,280 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
575 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
191 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- WWU Planetarium
- Sehome Hill Arboretum
- Franklin Park
- Fairhaven Village Green
- MindPort
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Bellingham International
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† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.