Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Olympia Neighborhood of Olympia, WA from $900 (9 Rentals)

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Capitol Terrace
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Capitol Terrace

1517 Capitol Way SOlympia, WA 98501
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The Elks Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Elks Apartments

609-613 Capitol Way SOlympia, WA 98501
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The Lurana
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Lurana

215 Columbia St NWOlympia, WA 98501

Cheapest Available Downtown Olympia Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Olympia area of Olympia, WA is a 1 Bed unit found at The Elks Apartments priced from $1,195. Boardwalk Senior Affordable Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,199. Here are the most affordable Downtown Olympia apartments for rent in Olympia, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Elks Apartments1 bed1BR,1BA$1,195
Boardwalk Senior Affordable ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1,199
The Malt House Apartment Homes0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,225

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Olympia, WA

As of April 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Olympia area is the $1.69 price per square foot 3BR/2.0BA Model at Copper Leaf Residences Building A in the in the South Westside neighborhood starting from $2,400. The second greatest value Downtown Olympia apartment is the Pathfinder Model at Overlander starting at $1,684 with a $2.10 price per square foot in the Wellington West neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Olympia apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Copper Leaf Residences Building A3BR/2.0BA3BR,2BA$1.69
OverlanderPathfinder1BR,1BA$2.10
Breckenridge HeightsWindsor1BR,1BA$1.88
The Elks Apartments1 bed1BR,1BA$1.53
Capitol Crossing1x11BR,1BA$2.04
Silver Leaf Residences Building A1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.49
WoodlandElmStudio ,1BA$2.35
Montair at Somerset HillAdams1BR,1BA$2.47
The Malt House Apartment Homes0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$2.84
Boardwalk Senior Affordable ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$2.78

Getting Around the Downtown Olympia Neighborhood in Olympia, WA

Walk Score®

87 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

93 / 100

Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

Transit Score®

54 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Olympia Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Olympia?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Olympia is under $1,595.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Olympia?

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Olympia is The Elks Apartments which is listed at $1,195, while the average apartment in Downtown Olympia costs $2,150.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown Olympia?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 2 regular apartments in Downtown Olympia that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Downtown Olympia?

Cheap apartments in Downtown Olympia have an average cost of $178 which is $1,972 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Olympia.

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