
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Centralia, WA from $400 (32 Rentals)
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701 S Tower Ave

Mount Vista Apartments

318-320 N Tower Ave

Redwood Mobile Home Park

Wilson Apartments

1003 N Tower Ave

601 M St
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1104 Brotherson Rd

914 N Tower Ave

The Shamrock

Blair Lane

Lewis and Clark Apartments

1205 Marion St

Southgate Terrace Apartments

Tall Firs Apartments
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Candlewood

Montclair

Hillview Terrace

302 E Magnolia St

Southgate garden

SouthCreek I Apartments

r144a Woodland Apartments

Corridor Apartments
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Harrison Village Apartments

409-419 Pine St

Mt Vista Apartments

Reliable Place Apartments

Virginia Station Apartments

Centralia Manor Apartments

Cambridge Apartments

R105
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centralia Studio Apartments | $1,012 | $945 | $1,199 |
| Centralia 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,290 | $1,290 | $1,290 |
| Centralia 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,621 | $1,395 | $1,875 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Centralia, WA
Pricing Updated: 07/28/2026Current apartment rentals in the Centralia, WA area range in price from $945 to $1,595 with an overall median price of $1,532. The three Centralia neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Ford Prairie at $945, Washington's Addition at $945, and Waunch Prairie at $945. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ford Prairie | $1,395 | $945 | 27 |
| Washington's Addition | $1,495 | $945 | 28 |
| Waunch Prairie | $1,495 | $945 | 28 |
| Widgeon Hill | $1,495 | $945 | 28 |
| Downtown Centralia | $1,595 | $1,290 | 1 |
| Edison | $1,595 | $945 | 28 |
| Historic District | $1,595 | $995 | 27 |
| Logan | $1,595 | $945 | 28 |
Cheapest Available Centralia Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 | Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Varsity West | Studio West | Studio,1BA | $945 |
| The Varsity | Studio | Studio,1BA | $995 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Centralia, WA and Nearby
As of July 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Centralia area is the $3.33 price per square foot Medium Studio Model at The Varsity in the in the Historic District neighborhood starting from $1,199. The second greatest value Centralia apartment is the Studio West Model at The Varsity West starting at $945 with a $3.20 price per square foot in the Washington's Addition 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 | Medium Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.33 |
| The Varsity West | Studio West | Studio ,1BA | $3.20 |
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A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Centralia is under $995.
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There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.

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Written by: Robin Stewart
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