Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Northwest Olympia Neighborhood of Olympia, WA from $900 (27 Rentals)

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Cheap Apartments in the Northwest Olympia area of Olympia.

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Capitol Terrace
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Capitol Terrace

1517 Capitol Way SOlympia, WA 98501
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Timbers West
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Timbers West

1714 Evergreen Park Ct SWOlympia, WA 98502
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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
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Lakeridge Regency
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lakeridge Regency

2008 Evergreen Park Dr SWOlympia, WA 98502
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Firwood Manor
2 Bedroom Apartments

Firwood Manor

1400 Evergreen Park Dr SWOlympia, WA 98502
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Market Flats
1 Bedroom Apartments

Market Flats

310 Capitol WayOlympia, WA 98501

Northwest Olympia, Olympia, WA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Northwest Olympia Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Northwest Olympia area of Olympia, WA is a 1 Bed unit found at Boardwalk Senior Affordable Apartments priced from $1,099. Cunningham Building has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,100. Here are the most affordable Northwest Olympia apartments for rent in Olympia, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Boardwalk Senior Affordable ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1,099
Cunningham Building0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,100
The Malt House Apartment Homes0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,225
Westman MillsStudioStudio,1BA$1,250
123-4thA5Studio,1BA$1,275
The Lurana0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,300
Firwood ManorTraditional Model2BR,1BA$1,395
Evergreen Rock Maple ApartmentsOne Bedroom (EG)1BR,1BA$1,400
Capital Park1X11BR,1BA$1,450

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northwest Olympia, WA

As of May 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Northwest Olympia area is the $1.41 price per square foot Traditional Model Model at Firwood Manor in the in the Wellington West neighborhood starting from $1,395. The second greatest value Northwest Olympia apartment is the 2 Bed 1 Bath Model at Abalon Pointe Apartments starting at $1,600 with a $1.74 price per square foot in the Wellington West neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Northwest Olympia apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Firwood ManorTraditional Model2BR,1BA$1.41
Abalon Pointe Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.74
WoodlandAlder1BR,1BA$1.95
The GoatC12BR,2BA$2.27
Cambridge Court1 Bed 1 Bath B1BR,1BA$1.98
OverlanderPathfinder1BR,1BA$2.06
Breckenridge HeightsWindsor1BR,1BA$1.88
Butler Cove2x1 Renovated2BR,1BA$2.37
Little Tuscany Apartments & TownhomesSaluto D1BR,1BA$2.36
Capitol Crossing1x11BR,1BA$2.04

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Northwest Olympia, Olympia, WA

Ranked #22

Among neighborhoods in Olympia, WA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com works hard to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Olympia. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for easy access to the parks, luxury housing options, features that make it easier to raise kids, raising pets, transit options, walking, and biking. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Getting Around the Northwest Olympia Neighborhood in Olympia, WA

Walk Score®

80 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

70 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

43 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Northwest Olympia Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Northwest Olympia?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Northwest Olympia is under $1,450.

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

The cheapest apartment in Northwest Olympia is Boardwalk Senior Affordable Apartments which is listed at $1,099, while the average apartment in Northwest Olympia costs $2,999.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Northwest 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 4 regular apartments in Northwest 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 Northwest Olympia?

Cheap apartments in Northwest Olympia have an average cost of $174 which is $2,825 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Northwest Olympia.

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