
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Centralia, WA from $400 (51 Rentals)
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Mount Vista Apartments

318-320 N Tower Ave

1003 N Tower Ave

Redwood Mobile Home Park

Wilson Apartments

601 M St

1104 Brotherson Rd

914 N Tower Ave

The Shamrock
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Blair Lane

Lewis and Clark Apartments

1205 Marion St

1009 N Tower Ave

Hanaford MHP

La Casa de la Familia Santa

Shannon Village

Providence Blanchet House

202 N Buckner St

817 W Centralia College Blvd
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1205 Alder St

815 W 1st St

Village Park Senior MHP

1728-1740 Harrison Ave

3001 Southgate Dr

509 N Rock St

Lakeview Apartments

3220 Galvin Rd

115 Nix Ln

Russell Road I Apartments
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Southgate Terrace Apartments

The Varsity West

Tall Firs Apartments

Montclair

Candlewood

Hillview Terrace

SouthCreek I Apartments

302 E Magnolia St

Southgate garden

r144a Woodland Apartments
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Corridor Apartments

Harrison Village Apartments

409-419 Pine St

Reliable Place Apartments

Mt Vista Apartments

Virginia Station Apartments

Centralia Manor Apartments

Cambridge Apartments

South Street Apartments

Market St. Apartments
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Centralia, WA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Centralia?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Centralia Studio Apartments | $1,170 | $1,125 | $1,225 |
| Cheap Centralia 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,850 | $1,850 | $1,850 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Centralia, WA
Pricing Updated: 04/27/2026Current apartment rentals in the Centralia, WA area range in price from $1,125 to $1,225 with an overall median price of $1,125. The three Centralia neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Edison at $1,125, Ford Prairie at $1,125, and Historic District at $1,125. Here is today’s list of the top 7 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Centralia Apartments for rent:
| Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edison | $1,125 | $1,125 | 26 |
| Ford Prairie | $1,125 | $1,125 | 26 |
| Historic District | $1,125 | $1,125 | 26 |
| Logan | $1,125 | $1,125 | 26 |
| Washington's Addition | $1,125 | $1,125 | 26 |
| Waunch Prairie | $1,125 | $1,125 | 26 |
| Widgeon Hill | $1,125 | $1,125 | 26 |
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 $1,125. 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 ADA | Studio,1BA | $1,125 |
| The Varsity | Studio ADA | Studio,1BA | $1,125 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Centralia, WA
As of April 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Centralia area is the $3.65 price per square foot Studio South ADA Model at The Varsity South in the in the Historic District neighborhood starting from $1,125. The second greatest value Centralia apartment is the Studio ADA Model at The Varsity starting at $1,125 with a $3.65 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Varsity South | Studio South ADA | Studio ,1BA | $3.65 |
| The Varsity | Studio ADA | Studio ,1BA | $3.65 |
| The Varsity West | Studio West | Studio ,1BA | $3.20 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Centralia Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Centralia?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Centralia is under $1,125.
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