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  • Purnell Apartments

    2603 Elm St, Bellingham, WA 98225

    Apartment building
    Studio-1 bed
    Pet-friendly

    Available units

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    What's special

    Walking distance from anything you could want! Across the street from Goods Eatery and Brews. Walking distance to ROAM coffee, Intent Yoga, Elizabeth Park and Columbia Elementary. Couple minute drive to downtown, Costco or Peace Health. Bring your furry friends, too! Pets will be considered on a case-by-case basis with a completed application. 1-Bedroom, 1-Bathroom is available October 15, 2026. 2603 Elm St, Unit 102 (Ground Floor) Bellingham, WA 98225 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom, 550 sqft. Available: October 15, 2026 12 month lease length. $1,550 per month Rent. $200 per month Utilities Fee. $1,750 Refundable Security Deposit. $60 application fee per applicant. Electricity paid separately by resident. Gas, water, sewer, garbage, and landscaping all included. Plenty of on-street parking. Washer and dryer are in building, non-coin operated. Resident Approval Requirements $50 application fee per applicant over age of 18. Lifetime application fees. Pay once and never again. Credit score greater than 675. Verifiable monthly income that is exceeds 2.5x the monthly rent. If not qualified, then residents must have co-signers. Co-Signer Approval Requirements $50 application fee per applicant over age of 18. Credit score greater than 675. Verifiable monthly income that is exceeds 2.5x the monthly rent. Holding Deposit Process To hold a home, we take a Holding Deposit equal to 25% of one month's rent. This takes the home off the market for you while we complete screening. Your Holding Deposit is applied to your refundable security deposit at move?in. If we deny your application, we refund your Holding Deposit in full. If you change your mind or don't complete your application within 48 hours, we may keep the Holding Deposit as outlined in the Holding Deposit Agreement. If interested, please submit an inquiry through this ad, and we will respond via email. Thank you for taking the time to look. If there are any further questions about the listing, please reach out directly. Thank you for taking the time to look.

    Facts, features & policies

    Policies

    Pet essentials

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    • Small dogsAllowed
    • CatsAllowed
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    Unit features

    Appliances
    • Refrigerator

    Special features

    • Columbia neighborhood
    • Gas Stove/Oven
    • RangeOven
    • Unassigned parking and street parking

    Neighborhood: Columbia

    Areas of interest

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    Travel times

    Getting around

     / 100
    Very Walkable
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    Some Transit
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    Biker's Paradise

    Nearby schools in Bellingham

    Columbia Elementary School
    Grades PK-50.2 miles
    7/10
    GreatSchools® Rating
    Test Score Rating
    7/10
    Student Progress Rating
    7/10
    Shuksan Middle School
    Grades 6-81.2 miles
    6/10
    GreatSchools® Rating
    Test Score Rating
    5/10
    Student Progress Rating
    7/10
    Bellingham High School
    Grades 9-120.9 miles
    8/10
    GreatSchools® Rating
    Test Score Rating
    8/10
    College Readiness Rating
    8/10
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    Frequently asked questions

    What is the walk score of Purnell Apartments?

    Purnell Apartments has a walk score of 87, it's very walkable.

    What is the transit score of Purnell Apartments?

    Purnell Apartments has a transit score of 39, it has some transit.

    What schools are assigned to Purnell Apartments?

    The schools assigned to Purnell Apartments include Columbia Elementary School, Shuksan Middle School, and Bellingham High School.

    What neighborhood is Purnell Apartments in?

    Purnell Apartments is in the Columbia neighborhood in Bellingham, WA.

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