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Yelm, WA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Yelm, WA

Pricing Updated: 03/24/2025

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

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Yelm, WA

As of March 24, 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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Frequently Asked Questions about Yelm

What type of rentals are currently available in Yelm?

There are currently 51 Apartments for Rent in Yelm, WA with pricing that ranges from $989 to $2,949. There are also 27 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Yelm ranging from $1,750 to $3,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Yelm?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Yelm ranges from $1,750 to $3,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,423.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Yelm?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Yelm range from $1,850 to $2,895, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,950 to $2,900. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,715 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,949.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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