Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Upper Eastside Neighborhood of Olympia, WA from $900 (15 Rentals)

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Ashwood Downs Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Ashwood Downs Apartments

1900 Ashwood Downs Ln SEOlympia, WA 98501
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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

Upper Eastside, Olympia, WA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Upper Eastside Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Upper Eastside area of Olympia, WA is a 1 Bed unit found at Boardwalk Senior Affordable Apartments priced from $1,099. The Elks Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,195. Here are the most affordable Upper Eastside apartments for rent in Olympia, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Boardwalk Senior Affordable ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1,099
The Elks Apartments1 bed1BR,1BA$1,195
Capitol Club ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,225
The Malt House Apartment Homes0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,225
Heritage Park Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,250

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Upper Eastside, WA

As of April 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Upper Eastside 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 Upper Eastside apartment is the Unit C Model at Tribeca starting at $1,800 with a $1.79 price per square foot in the Lexington neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Upper Eastside apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Copper Leaf Residences Building A3BR/2.0BA3BR,2BA$1.69
TribecaUnit C2BR,2BA$1.79
Bellwether Apartments2B 1.5B2BR,1.5BA$1.99
OverlanderPathfinder1BR,1BA$2.10
Breckenridge HeightsWindsor1BR,1BA$1.88
The Huntington Apartments1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.95
The AbbeyTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.00
Capitol Crossing1x11BR,1BA$2.04
Montair at Somerset HillBaker1BR,1BA$2.22
Heritage Park Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.92

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Upper Eastside, Olympia, WA

Ranked #25

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 brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Olympia. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and easy access to the parks, places that make kids happy, raising pets, transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Getting Around the Upper Eastside Neighborhood in Olympia, WA

Walk Score®

83 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

91 / 100

Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

Transit Score®

45 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Upper Eastside Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Upper Eastside?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Upper Eastside is under $1,425.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Upper Eastside?

The cheapest apartment in Upper Eastside is Boardwalk Senior Affordable Apartments which is listed at $1,099, while the average apartment in Upper Eastside costs $3,499.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Upper Eastside?

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 3 regular apartments in Upper Eastside 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 Upper Eastside?

Cheap apartments in Upper Eastside have an average cost of $169 which is $3,330 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Upper Eastside.

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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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