Cheap Apartments for Rent in Elma, WA from $1,076 (44 Rentals)

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Woodsvilla Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Woodsvilla Apartments

1015 Oakhurst DrElma, WA 98541
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919 N Harding Rd
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

919 N Harding Rd

919 N Harding RdElma, WA 98541

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Overlander
$1,695 - $2,355
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Overlander

1221 Mottman Rd SWTumwater, WA 98512
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308 W Market St.
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

308 W Market St.

308 W Market StAberdeen, WA 98520
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122 W 2nd St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

122 W 2nd St

122 W 2nd StAberdeen, WA 98520
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Capital Park
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Capital Park

2900 Limited Ln NWOlympia, WA 98502

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Elma, WA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Elma Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Elma, WA is a 1 Bed unit found at Stuart Place in the South Westside neighborhood priced from $1,076. Alpine Village in the Ridge at Suncrest neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,195. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Elma apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Stuart Places.4401BR,1BA$1,076
Alpine VillageStudioStudio,1BA$1,195
Heritage Park ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,205
Westwater VillageThe Deschutes - No BalconyStudio,1BA$1,219
Market FlatsStudioStudio,1BA$1,250
Boardwalk Senior Affordable ApartmentsA51BR,1BA$1,282
Evergreen Rock Maple ApartmentsOne Bedroom (EG)1BR,1BA$1,340
Abalon Pointe2x12BR,1BA$1,370
Capitol House ApartmentsUnit #4211BR,1BA$1,400
Suncrest2/12BR,1BA$1,400

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Elma, WA and Nearby

As of August 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Elma area is the $1.80 price per square foot 3BR/2.5BA Model at Forest Park Townhomes in the in the South Westside neighborhood starting from $2,800. The second greatest value Elma apartment is the Strafford Model at Breckenridge Heights starting at $2,070 with a $1.81 price per square foot in the Wellington West neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Elma apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Forest Park Townhomes3BR/2.5BA3BR,2.5BA$1.80
Breckenridge HeightsStrafford3BR,2BA$1.81
WoodlandBirch1BR,1BA$1.85
Sherwood Glen2X1 RENOVATED2BR,1BA$2.04
Cambridge Court1 Bed 1 Bath B1BR,1BA$1.75
Crowne Pointe ApartmentsThe Shire2BR,1BA$1.77
North 13th StreetNorth 13th Street - 6162BR,1BA$1.81
West Main Street Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.94
Abalon Pointe1x11BR,1BA$1.79
Suncrest2/12BR,1BA$1.93

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Elma Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Elma?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Elma is at Alpine Village listed at $1,195.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Elma Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Elma Apartment is $1,076 at Stuart Place.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Elma is starting from $1,350 at Boardwalk Senior Affordable Apartments.

What is the most affordable Elma Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Elma Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Evergreen Rock Maple Apartments and starts from $1,730.

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