Cheap Apartments for Rent in Yelm, WA from $900 (9 Rentals)

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Yelm Creek Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Yelm Creek Apartments

16516 Creek Ln SEYelm, WA 98597
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Tanglewood Apartments
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Tanglewood Apartments

7817-7831 Samurai Dr SEOlympia, WA 98503
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Yelm, WA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Yelm, WA

Pricing Updated: 04/27/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Yelm, 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 Yelm Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Tahoma Meadow$2,097$98926

Cheapest Available Yelm Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Yelm, WA is a 1 Bed unit found at Emerald Greens in the Lexington neighborhood priced from $1,195. The Timbers Apartments in the Avonlea 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 Yelm apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Emerald Greens1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,195
The Timbers Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,195
Reserve at Lacey 55+ Affordable Living2 Bed 1 Bath (B18)2BR,1BA$1,432

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Yelm, WA

As of April 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Yelm area is the $1.69 price per square foot 3x3 Small Model at Chambers Reserve Townhomes in the in the Lexington neighborhood starting from $2,695. The second greatest value Yelm apartment is the Chehalis Model at Hawks Prairie starting at $1,995 with a $1.66 price per square foot in the Hawks Prairie neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Yelm apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Chambers Reserve Townhomes3x3 Small3BR,3BA$1.69
Hawks PrairieChehalis2BR,1.5BA$1.66
Ridgeline Apartments3 Bedrooms3BR,2BA$1.80
Regency Apartments2B 2B small2BR,2BA$1.79
The Dakota2 Bed 2 Baths2BR,2BA$1.76
Capitol City Apartments2 x 12BR,1BA$1.53
Olympus Court ApartmentsThe Hera2BR,2BA$1.92
Nisqually Landing2x22BR,2BA$1.90
College Park2X1 Top Floor2BR,1BA$1.85
WyndstoneUnit A1BR,2BA$1.96

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Getting Around Yelm, WA

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38 / 100

Car-Dependent

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41 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Yelm Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Yelm?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Yelm is at Britton Place listed at $1,533.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Yelm Apartment is $1,195 at Emerald Greens.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Yelm is starting from $1,432 at Reserve at Lacey 55+ Affordable Living.

What is the most affordable Yelm Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Yelm Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Tustin Apartment Homes and starts from $1,899.

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