Cheap Apartments for Rent in Yelm, WA from $900 (11 Rentals)

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Yelm Creek Apartments
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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: 03/25/2025

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$1,999$989504

Cheapest Available Yelm Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Yelm, WA is a 1 Bed unit found at Reserve at Lacey 55+ Affordable Living in the Lexington neighborhood priced from $1,191. The Timbers Apartments in the Avonlea neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,200. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Yelm apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Reserve at Lacey 55+ Affordable Living1 Bed 1 Bath (A11A)1BR,1BA$1,191
The Timbers Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,200
Emerald Greens1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,295
Prairie Park Extended Stay1 Bedroom (King Bed) )1BR,1BA$1,380
Lacey Park ApartmentsEasily AffordableStudio,1BA$1,400

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Yelm, WA

As of March 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Yelm area is the $1.40 price per square foot 8342 49th Loop SE Model at 8342 49th Loop SE in the in the Lake Forest neighborhood starting from $3,300. The second greatest value Yelm apartment is the 6634 Axis St SE Model at 6634 Axis St SE starting at $2,885 with a $1.40 price per square foot in the Avonlea 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.
8342 49th Loop SE8342 49th Loop SE5BR,3BA$1.40
6634 Axis St SE6634 Axis St SE4BR,2.5BA$1.40
8347 49th Loop SE8347 49th Loop SE3BR,2BA$1.44
8236 58th Ave SE8236 58th Ave SE3BR,2BA$1.39
Chambers Reserve Townhomes3x3 Small3BR,3BA$1.50
Hawks PrairieChehalis2BR,1.5BA$1.66
Regency Apartments2B 2B small2BR,2BA$1.79
The Dakota2 Bed 2 Baths2BR,2BA$1.78
Capitol City Apartments2 x 22BR,2BA$1.47
The MadisonLincoln2BR,2BA$1.58

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Getting Around Yelm, WA

Walk Score®

38 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

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 Lacey Park Apartments listed at $1,400.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Yelm Apartment is $1,191 at Reserve at Lacey 55+ Affordable Living.

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 $1,245 at The Timbers Apartments.

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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