Puget Homes for Rent

Puget, a centrally located neighborhood in Bellingham, is less than 2 miles from downtown and bordered by Interstate 5. The west side of Puget features a mix of hotels, apartments, and fast-casual restaurants, with Whole Foods and Fred Meyer grocery stores serving as key amenities. The east side is primarily residential, with single-family homes along winding streets, offering a quieter environment away from the highway noise. Home styles range from minimalist ranch-style and bungalows to '90s New Traditional properties, with some homes offering views of Sehome Hill. The neighborhood is bike-friendly, and many residents walk to nearby grocery stores or bike downtown. Puget is home to the Civic Athletic Complex, which includes baseball fields, a football stadium, and an indoor ice rink, as well as the Bellingham Sportsplex and Arne Hanna Aquatic Center. The Samish Crest Trail and Whatcom Falls Park provide scenic walking and hiking options. Dining options include Lakeway Teriyaki and B-Town Kitchen and Raw Bar. Schools in the area include Carl Cozier Elementary, Kulshan Middle, and the highly rated Sehome High. Puget has a crime rate lower than the national average, making it a relatively safe area. The neighborhood is well-connected, with Whatcom Transportation Authority buses and easy access to Interstate 5, which runs to the Canadian border and Seattle. PeaceHealth Saint Joseph Medical Center is less than 4 miles away, and Bellingham International Airport is about 7 miles away.