Waterview Place
490 S State St,
Bellingham, WA 98225
$2,295
2 Beds
Area Guide
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.
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in South Hill is $1,126 for a studio, $1,383 for one bedroom, $1,925 for two bedrooms, and $2,539 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in South Hill has increased by 0.8% in the past year.
Studio
508 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$1,126/month
Average Rent
1 BR
708 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$1,383/month
Average Rent
2 BR
746 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$1,925/month
Average Rent
3 BR
1,211 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$2,539/month
Average Rent
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly South Hill - Bellingham, WA is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
Limited Public Transit
Transit
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
Essentials are more spread out in South Hill - Bellingham, WA, so everyday errands require more planning.
Supermarket Within a 20 Minute Walk
Groceries
Fair Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
Limited Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
Limited Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
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
Limited Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
Not Noisy
Quiet Score
3,528
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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.
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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.
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