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785 NW West St

ChehalisWA98532

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Centralia, WA

Pricing Updated: 04/27/2026

Current 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:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Edison$1,125$1,12526
Ford Prairie$1,125$1,12526
Historic District$1,125$1,12526
Logan$1,125$1,12526
Washington's Addition$1,125$1,12526
Waunch Prairie$1,125$1,12526
Widgeon Hill$1,125$1,12526

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Varsity WestStudio WestStudio,1BA$945
The Varsity SouthStudio South ADAStudio,1BA$1,125
The VarsityStudio ADAStudio,1BA$1,125

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Centralia, WA

As of April 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Centralia area is the $3.65 price per square foot Studio ADA Model at The Varsity in the in the Historic District neighborhood starting from $1,125. The second greatest value Centralia apartment is the Studio South ADA Model at The Varsity South 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The VarsityStudio ADAStudio ,1BA$3.65
The Varsity SouthStudio South ADAStudio ,1BA$3.65
The Varsity WestStudio WestStudio ,1BA$3.20

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Frequently Asked Questions about Centralia

What type of rentals are currently available in Centralia?

There are currently 59 Apartments for Rent in Centralia, WA with pricing that ranges from $1,125 to $1,850. There are also 40 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Centralia ranging from $925 to $3,975.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Centralia ranges from $925 to $3,975 with an average monthly rent of $2,282.

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