Cheap Apartments for Rent in Tumwater, WA from $600 (16 Rentals)

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Suncrest Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Suncrest Apartments

320 Israel Rd SWOlympia, 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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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

Tumwater, WA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Tumwater, WA

Pricing Updated: 05/17/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Tumwater, WA area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Tumwater Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Carlyon North$2,550$1,24027

Cheapest Available Tumwater Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Tumwater, WA is a 1 Bed unit found at Boardwalk Senior Affordable Apartments in the Wellington West neighborhood priced from $1,099. Cunningham Building in the South Westside neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,100. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Tumwater apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Boardwalk Senior Affordable ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1,099
Cunningham Building0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,100
Heritage Park ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,150
The Malt House Apartment Homes0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,225
Alpine VillageStudioStudio,1BA$1,240

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Tumwater, WA

As of May 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Tumwater area is the $1.64 price per square foot 3 Beds / 2.5 Baths Model at Forest Park Townhomes in the in the South Westside neighborhood starting from $2,550. The second greatest value Tumwater apartment is the 2BR/2.0BA Model at Copper Leaf Residences starting at $2,075 with a $1.87 price per square foot in the South Westside neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Tumwater apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Forest Park Townhomes3 Beds / 2.5 Baths3BR,2.5BA$1.64
Copper Leaf Residences2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.87
Hearthstone2 Bed 2.5 Bath2BR,2.5BA$2.00
Woodbury Crossing Apartments and Townhomes2bed 2bath apartment2BR,2BA$1.86
Firwood ManorTraditional Model2BR,1BA$1.41
Abalon Pointe Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.74
WoodlandBirch1BR,1BA$1.86
Cambridge Court1 Bed 1 Bath B1BR,1BA$1.98
Crowne Pointe ApartmentsThe Shire2BR,1BA$1.70
Breckenridge HeightsWindsor1BR,1BA$1.88

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Tumwater, WA

Ranked #35

Among cities in Washington for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around Tumwater, WA

Walk Score®

41 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

42 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

26 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Tumwater Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Tumwater?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Tumwater is at Cunningham Building listed at $1,100.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Tumwater Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Tumwater Apartment is $1,099 at Boardwalk Senior Affordable Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Tumwater Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Tumwater is starting from $1,259 at Boardwalk Senior Affordable Apartments.

What is the most affordable Tumwater Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Tumwater Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Montair at Somerset Hill and starts from $2,237.

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