
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Centralia, WA from $945 (32 Rentals)
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318-320 N Tower Ave

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Wilson Apartments

1003 N Tower Ave

601 M St
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1205 Marion St

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302 E Magnolia St

Southgate garden

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Cambridge Apartments

R105
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Centralia?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Centralia Studio Apartments | $1,151 | $995 | $1,225 |
| Cheap Centralia 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,000 | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Cheap Centralia 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,646 | $1,495 | $1,850 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Centralia, WA
Pricing Updated: 09/11/2026Current apartment rentals in the Centralia, WA area range in price from $995 to $1,595 with an overall median price of $1,238. The three Centralia neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Edison at $1,225, Ford Prairie at $1,225, and Historic District at $1,225. Here is today’s list of the top 8 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Centralia Apartments for rent:
| Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edison | $1,225 | $995 | 3 |
| Ford Prairie | $1,225 | $995 | 2 |
| Historic District | $1,225 | $995 | 3 |
| Logan | $1,225 | $995 | 3 |
| Washington's Addition | $1,225 | $995 | 3 |
| Waunch Prairie | $1,225 | $995 | 3 |
| Widgeon Hill | $1,225 | $995 | 3 |
| Downtown Centralia | $1,495 | $1,495 | 1 |
Cheapest Available Centralia Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Centralia, WA is a Studio unit found at The Varsity West in the Washington's Addition neighborhood priced from $945. The Varsity South in the Historic District neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $995. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Centralia apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Varsity West | Studio West | Studio,1BA | $945 |
| The Varsity South | Studio South | Studio,1BA | $995 |
| The Varsity | Studio South | Studio,1BA | $995 |
| R85 | 3BR/2.5BA | 3BR,2BA | $2,295 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Centralia, WA
As of September 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Centralia area is the $1.29 price per square foot 3BR/2.5BA Model at R85 in the in the Washington's Addition neighborhood starting from $2,295. The second greatest value Centralia apartment is the Small Studio North Model at The Varsity starting at $1,225 with a $3.88 price per square foot in the Historic District neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Centralia apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| R85 | 3BR/2.5BA | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.29 |
| The Varsity | Small Studio North | Studio ,1BA | $3.88 |
| The Varsity South | Studio South | Studio ,1BA | $3.23 |
| The Varsity West | Studio West | Studio ,1BA | $3.20 |
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