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The U

2401 Taylor Ave, Bellingham, WA 98225

3.9 (2 reviews)

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  • Monthly Rent

    $884 - $900

  • Bedrooms

    3 - 4 bd

  • Bathrooms

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  • Square Feet

    800 - 1,100 sq ft

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The U Apartments The U is ideally located just one block from Western Washington University. These spacious apartment homes are perfect for sharing with friends. Upgraded and open floor plans with all the amenities you deserve make this a great place to live, study and play.

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3x2 - By the Bedroom $900 / Person
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    price $900
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4x2 - By the Bedroom $884 / Person
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  • Unit Private
    price $884
    square feet
    availibility Sep 18
3x2 - By the Bedroom $900 / Person
3 Beds 2 Baths 800 Sq Ft
1 Available unit
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Unit Details
  • Unit Private
    price $900
    square feet
    availibility Sep 18
4x2 - By the Bedroom $884 / Person
4 Beds 2 Baths 1,100 Sq Ft
1 Available unit
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Unit Details
  • Unit Private
    price $884
    square feet
    availibility Sep 18
* Price shown is base rent and may not include non-optional fees and utilities. View Fees and Policies for details. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.
* Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.

Fees and Policies

The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.

  • One-Time Move-In Fees
  • Application Fee
    $50
  • Dogs Allowed
  • Monthly pet rent
    $45
  • Pet deposit
    $200
  • Weight limit
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  • Pet Limit
    1
  • Cats Allowed
  • Monthly pet rent
    $45
  • Pet deposit
    $200
  • Weight limit
    35 lb
  • Pet Limit
    1
  • Restrictions:
    300.00 NonRefundable
  • Comments:
    300.00 NonRefundable

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Utilities Included

  • Internet

Lease Options

  • 12 months

Property Information

  • Built in 1993
  • 61 units/4 stories

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About The U

The U Apartments The U is ideally located just one block from Western Washington University. These spacious apartment homes are perfect for sharing with friends. Upgraded and open floor plans with all the amenities you deserve make this a great place to live, study and play.

The U is an apartment community located in Whatcom County and the 98225 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Bellingham Public Schools attendance zone.

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  • Walk-Up
  • Walking/Biking Trails
  • Roommate Matching

Apartment Features

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  • Wi-Fi
  • Laundry Facilities
  • Maintenance on site
  • 24 Hour Access
  • Business Center
  • Walk-Up
  • Walking/Biking Trails
  • Roommate Matching
  • Washer/Dryer
  • Kitchen
  • Oven
  • Range
  • Refrigerator
  • Balcony
  • Patio
Expenses
Recurring
Cat Rent $45
Dog Rent $45
One-Time
Cat Deposit $200
Dog Deposit $200
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Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
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Neighborhood

Located about 100 miles north of Seattle, Happy Valley is one of Bellingham’s most wooded neighborhoods. Similar to other Washington communities, Happy Valley has underdeveloped pockets of land and access to parks, wetlands, forests, and meadows. It’s common to catch an owl, deer, or even a horse grazing in town. Along with natural beauty, Happy Valley is best known for bordering Western Washington University and students or faculty can walk to campus in under 15 minutes. Although the neighborhood is a popular location for student housing, Happy Valley also has a variety of affordable to upscale houses and apartments available for rent. With access to two commercial hubs and great schools, Happy Valley is also a popular spot for families. Downtown Bellingham is only a 10-minute drive away so residents have easy access to museums, theaters, live music venues, diverse restaurants, brewpubs, cafes, and more.

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Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Western Washington University
Walk: 11 min 0.6 mi
Bellingham Technical College
Drive: 14 min 5.2 mi
Whatcom Community College
Drive: 12 min 6.8 mi
Skagit Valley College
Drive: 35 min 26.0 mi
The U is within 11 minutes or 0.6 mile from Western Washington University. It is also near Bellingham Technical College and Whatcom Community College.
Schools
  • Public Schools
  • Private Schools
Happy Valley Elementary School
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
456 Students
Attendance Zone
Fairhaven Middle School
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
597 Students
Attendance Zone
Sehome High School
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,163 Students
Attendance Zone
Alger Learning Center & Independence High School
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades K-12
9 Students
Nearby
Montessori Peace Centers
Private Elementary School
Grades PK-6
Nearby
Cascades Montessori MIddle School
Private Middle School
Grades 7-8
Nearby
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Transportation

The U is near Bellingham International, located 8.1 miles or 14 minutes away.

Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Bellingham Amtrak Station
Drive: 4 min 1.5 mi
Mount Vernon Amtrak Station
Drive: 32 min 25.8 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
Bellingham International
Drive: 14 min 8.1 mi
Car-Dependent
45
Walk Score®
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This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.
Some Transit
40
Transit Score®
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You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
Bikeable
56
Bike Score®
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While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.
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Time and distance from The U.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Viking Plaza
Walk: 13 min 0.7 mi
Sehome Village
Walk: 19 min 1.0 mi
The Village on Samish Way
Drive: 3 min 1.1 mi
The U has 3 shopping centers within 1.1 miles, which is about a 3-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Sehome Hill Arboretum
Walk: 5 min 0.3 mi
WWU Planetarium
Drive: 4 min 1.3 mi
Fairhaven Village Green
Drive: 3 min 1.3 mi
Fairhaven Park
Drive: 4 min 1.6 mi
Franklin Park
Drive: 5 min 1.8 mi
The U has 5 parks within 1.8 miles, including Sehome Hill Arboretum, WWU Planetarium, and Fairhaven Village Green.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
St. Joseph Hospital
Drive: 9 min 4.8 mi
The U is 4.8 miles and a 9 minute drive from St. Joseph Hospital.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Whidbey Island Naval Air Station
Drive: 81 min 52.4 mi
Naval Air Station Whidbey Island
Drive: 100 min 69.5 mi
The U is 52.4 miles from Whidbey Island Naval Air Station, and is convenient to other military bases, including Naval Air Station Whidbey Island.
 
 

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How Is This Rating Determined?

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7/21/22
Absolutely terrible

This was the worst apartment I ever lived at. Everything was very old and dated and practically falling apart. Management was very poor and maintenace requests always took weeks.

Property Manager at The U, Responded To This Review

Thank you for sharing your candid experience with us. We value your feedback and have provided your comments to our team. We strive to complete work orders within 2 days, so I am sorry to hear that something caused delay for you. Please reach our customer care team at customerservice@plpinc.net if there is anything more we can help with.

8/10/21
Terrible management

The entire time I lived here I couldn’t get management to call or email me back for any reason. I couldn’t get my mail key for several months after moving in and when I was trying to move out there were many issues. One person told me I could stay until the 30th, another person told me I had to be out the 15th, and I never got ahold of anyone to return the key and have them do a walk through. I called 4 times, sent several emails, submitted forms on the website, texted management, and went to their offices which were always closed. I wouldn’t recommend living here to anyone. The convenience of living close to western is not worth the inconvenience of living here. Besides that, the walls are thin & it’s overpriced for the area.

Property Manager at The U, Responded To This Review

Hi Allan, this is Kailey with Customer Service. We strive to offer outstanding service and value with every single interaction. We apologize if we missed the mark, but we’re always grateful for feedback. I see you left this same sentiment on several review sites. We do have a team in place now and look forward to being able to be more responsive to our residents needs. Please consider contacting our Customer Service department directly to try and resolve any outstanding issues you may have. We can be reached at customerservice@plpinc.net or via phone at 425-287-7438. Thanks and take care.

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The U has three to four bedrooms with rent ranges from $884/mo. to $900/mo.

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The U is in Happy Valley in the city of Bellingham. Here you’ll find three shopping centers within 1.1 miles of the property. Five parks are within 1.8 miles, including Sehome Hill Arboretum, WWU Planetarium, and Fairhaven Village Green.

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