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504 4th Ave E

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Olympia, WA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Olympia, WA

Pricing Updated: 03/25/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Olympia, WA area range in price from $1,190 to $3,250 with an overall median price of $2,907. The three Olympia neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Downtown Olympia at $1,190, Bigelow at $1,190, and Bigelow Highlands at $1,190. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Olympia Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Downtown Olympia$1,950$1,19079
Bigelow$2,500$1,190141
Bigelow Highlands$2,500$1,190141
Ridge at Suncrest$2,695$1,87567
Burbank$2,750$1,190154
Downtown$2,750$1,190190
East Bay Drive$2,750$1,190269
North East$2,750$1,190297
South Capitol$2,750$1,190408
Upper Eastside$2,750$1,190326

Cheapest Available Olympia Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Olympia, WA is a 1 Bed unit found at Reserve at Lacey 55+ Affordable Living in the Lexington neighborhood priced from $1,191. Cunningham Building in the South Westside neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,195. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Olympia apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Reserve at Lacey 55+ Affordable Living1 Bed 1 Bath (A11A)1BR,1BA$1,191
Cunningham Building1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,195
Boardwalk Senior Affordable ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1,199

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Olympia, WA

As of March 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Olympia area is the $1.32 price per square foot 8024 Sabelle St SW Model at 8024 Sabelle St SW in the in the West Olympia neighborhood starting from $3,225. The second greatest value Olympia apartment is the 8342 49th Loop SE Model at 8342 49th Loop SE starting at $3,300 with a $1.40 price per square foot in the Lake Forest neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Olympia apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
8024 Sabelle St SW8024 Sabelle St SW5BR,3BA$1.32
8342 49th Loop SE8342 49th Loop SE5BR,3BA$1.40
7711 Verona Lp SW7711 Verona Lp SW4BR,2.5BA$1.40
6634 Axis St SE6634 Axis St SE4BR,2.5BA$1.40
7915 Verona Loop7915 Verona Loop4BR,2.5BA$1.44
7817 Verona Loop7817 Verona Loop4BR,2.5BA$1.44
8347 49th Loop SE8347 49th Loop SE3BR,2BA$1.44
8236 58th Ave SE8236 58th Ave SE3BR,2BA$1.39
Capitol City Apartments2 x 22BR,2BA$1.47
Olympia Townhouses - 211 Pattison2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.44

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Frequently Asked Questions about Olympia

What type of rentals are currently available in Olympia?

There are currently 281 Apartments for Rent in Olympia, WA with pricing that ranges from $1,199 to $3,992. There are also 45 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Olympia ranging from $1,190 to $3,200.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Olympia?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Olympia ranges from $1,190 to $3,200 with an average monthly rent of $2,160.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Olympia?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Olympia range from $1,400 to $3,796, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,899 to $3,195. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,695 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,595.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money

Written by: Amber Kanuckel

With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.

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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.

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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting

Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD

While many apartment buildings are “no smoking” properties, it’s hard to know exactly how many. In 2017, the National Apartment Association reported more than half of rental properties had smoke free policies.

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How Your Move-In Inspection Can Protect Your Security Deposit

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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