Waterview Place
490 S State St,
Bellingham, WA 98225
$2,295 - $2,595
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 November 2025, the average apartment rent in South Hill is $1,105 for a studio, $1,376 for one bedroom, $1,951 for two bedrooms, and $2,368 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in South Hill has decreased by -0.4% in the past year.
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Studio
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508 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,105/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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708 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,376/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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747 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,951/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,157 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,368/month
Average Rent
Transportation
58
Somewhat Walkable
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.
41
Some Transit
out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
60
Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.
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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† 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 November 2025.