Waterview Place
490 S State St,
Bellingham, WA 98225
$2,295
2 Beds
South Hill
Bellingham, WA
South Hill - Bellingham, WA Area Guide
A gorgeous spot on the bay
Mountain Views
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Bay Views
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Outdoors
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University
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Downtown
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Location
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Watching the sun set behind the mountains, casting a shimmering glow across Bellingham Bay, is just one of the perks of living in South Hill. Boulevard Park may become one of your favorite destinations -- the bay views are stunning, and you can sit and watch those spectacular sunsets while enjoying a treat at Woods Coffee. Boulevard Park also offers an overwater boardwalk, picnic areas, fishing docks, a walking trail, and a beach.
South Hill is wedged between the bay and Western Washington University. It is also just west of Sehome Hill Arboretum directly south of Downtown Bellingham. Historic Fairhaven, a popular shopping destination, is south of South Hill. Nearby attractions include Viking Union Gallery, Bellingham Farmer's Market, and Whatcom Museum.
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in South Hill is $1,126 for a studio, $1,382 for one bedroom, $1,924 for two bedrooms, and $2,539 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in South Hill has increased by 0.7% in the past year.
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Studio
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508 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,126/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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708 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,382/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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746 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,924/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,211 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,539/month
Average Rent
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly South Hill - Bellingham, WA is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
Daily Essentials
Essentials are more spread out in South Hill - Bellingham, WA, so everyday errands require more planning.
Supermarket Within a 20 Minute Walk
Groceries
50
/ 100
Fair Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
50
/ 100
Limited Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
30
/ 100
Limited Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
30
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in South Hill - Bellingham, WA from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Mostly Calm Atmosphere
Vibrancy
30
/ 100
Limited Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
30
/ 100
Not Noisy
Quiet Score
100
/ 100
Scores provided by
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- WWU Planetarium
- Sehome Hill Arboretum
- Franklin Park
- Fairhaven Village Green
- Fairhaven Park
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Bellingham International
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Methodology
† 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 February 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.