Cheap Apartments for Rent in East Olympia, WA from $1,200 (19 Rentals)

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East Olympia, WA Local Guide

Cheapest Available East Olympia Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in East Olympia, WA is a 1 Bed unit found at The Timbers Apartments in the Avonlea neighborhood priced from $1,285. Lacey Park Apartments in the Avonlea neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,400. Here is today’s list of the most affordable East Olympia apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Timbers Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,285
Lacey Park ApartmentsEasily AffordableStudio,1BA$1,400
Suncrest2/12BR,1BA$1,400
Silver Leaf Residences - A 55+ CommunityStudioStudio,1BA$1,425
Wilderness West Apartments1B 1B1BR,1BA$1,450

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Olympia, WA and Nearby

As of December 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Olympia area is the $1.42 price per square foot 3 Bedroom 2.5 Bath Townhome Model at Parkside Executive Townhomes at Briggs in the in the Wellington West neighborhood starting from $2,406. The second greatest value East Olympia apartment is the 3 Bd / 3 Ba + 1-Car Garage Model at Chambers Reserve Townhomes starting at $2,495 with a $1.57 price per square foot in the Avonlea neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Olympia apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Parkside Executive Townhomes at Briggs3 Bedroom 2.5 Bath Townhome3BR,2.5BA$1.42
Chambers Reserve Townhomes3 Bd / 3 Ba + 1-Car Garage3BR,3BA$1.57
Forest Park Townhomes3 Beds / 2.5 Baths3BR,2.5BA$1.64
350 North ApartmentsLarge 2-Bed/2-Bath Ground Floor2BR,2BA$1.81
Copper Leaf Residences2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.73
Regency Apartments2B 2B small2BR,2BA$1.82
The Dakota2 Bed 2 Baths2BR,2BA$1.75
Lansdale Pointe ApartmentsThe Ridgewood3BR,2BA$1.71
Bellwether Apartments2B 1.5B2BR,1.5BA$1.89
Sunset Gardens2x12BR,1BA$1.88

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
East Olympia, WA

Ranked #48

Among cities in Washington for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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2.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Olympia Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in East Olympia?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in East Olympia is at Lacey Park Apartments listed at $1,400.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom East Olympia Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom East Olympia Apartment is $1,285 at The Timbers Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom East Olympia Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in East Olympia is starting from $1,400 at Suncrest.

What is the most affordable East Olympia Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap East Olympia Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Lansdale Pointe Apartments and starts from $1,719.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate!