
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Bay Drive Neighborhood of Olympia, WA from $900 (29 Rentals)
Cheap Apartments in the West Bay Drive area of Olympia.


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West Bay Drive, Olympia, WA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in West Bay Drive?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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West Bay Drive Studio Apartments | $1,300 | $1,150 | $1,727 |
West Bay Drive 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,585 | $1,099 | $3,404 |
West Bay Drive 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,986 | $1,356 | $4,115 |
West Bay Drive 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,408 | $1,646 | $3,704 |
West Bay Drive 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,999 | $2,999 | $2,999 |
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There are currently 29 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the West Bay Drive Neighborhood of Olympia, WA.
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Cheapest Available West Bay Drive Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Bay Drive 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 West Bay Drive apartments for rent in Olympia, WA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Boardwalk Senior Affordable Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,099 |
Cunningham Building | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,100 |
The Malt House Apartment Homes | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,225 |
Westman Mills | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,250 |
123-4th | A5 | Studio,1BA | $1,275 |
The Lurana | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,300 |
Firwood Manor | Traditional Model | 2BR,1BA | $1,395 |
Evergreen Rock Maple Apartments | One Bedroom (EG) | 1BR,1BA | $1,400 |
Capitol Crossing | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,450 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Bay Drive, WA
As of May 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Bay Drive 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 West Bay Drive 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 West Bay Drive apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Firwood Manor | Traditional Model | 2BR,1BA | $1.41 |
Abalon Pointe Apartments | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.74 |
Woodland | Alder | 1BR,1BA | $1.95 |
The Goat | C1 | 2BR,2BA | $2.27 |
Cambridge Court | 1 Bed 1 Bath B | 1BR,1BA | $1.98 |
Overlander | Pathfinder | 1BR,1BA | $2.06 |
Breckenridge Heights | Windsor | 1BR,1BA | $1.88 |
Butler Cove | 2x1 Renovated | 2BR,1BA | $2.37 |
Little Tuscany Apartments & Townhomes | Saluto D | 1BR,1BA | $2.36 |
Capitol Crossing | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.04 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleWest Bay Drive, Olympia, WA
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Among neighborhoods in Olympia, WA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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Getting Around the West Bay Drive Neighborhood in Olympia, WA
Walk Score®
33 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
42 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
36 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Bay Drive Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in West Bay Drive?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in West Bay Drive is under $1,450.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Bay Drive?
The cheapest apartment in West Bay Drive is Boardwalk Senior Affordable Apartments which is listed at $1,099, while the average apartment in West Bay Drive costs $2,999.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in West Bay Drive?
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 West Bay Drive 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 West Bay Drive?
Cheap apartments in West Bay Drive have an average cost of $182 which is $2,817 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Bay Drive.
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