Cheap Homes for Rent in East Olympia Neighborhood of Lacey, WA from $1,500 (7 Rentals)

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East Olympia, Lacey, WA Local Guide

Cheapest Available East Olympia Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Olympia area of Lacey, WA is a 1 Bed unit found at Emerald Greens priced from $1,275. The Timbers Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,295. Here are the most affordable East Olympia apartments for rent in Lacey, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Emerald Greens1x1S1BR,1BA$1,275
The Timbers Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,295
Capitol Club ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,300

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Olympia, WA

As of June 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Olympia area is the $1.60 price per square foot 3 Bd / 3 Ba + 1-Car Garage Model at Chambers Reserve Townhomes in the in the Avonlea neighborhood starting from $2,545. The second greatest value East Olympia apartment is the Spruce B Model at Copper Wood starting at $1,520 with a $1.57 price per square foot in the Hawks Prairie 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.
Chambers Reserve Townhomes3 Bd / 3 Ba + 1-Car Garage3BR,3BA$1.60
Copper WoodSpruce B2BR,2BA$1.57
The TildenSapling1BR,1BA$1.94
Chambers Crest2x22BR,2BA$2.05
Forest Grove ApartmentsCascade2BR,2BA$1.67
Talisman289 2X1 T2BR,1BA$2.01
The MadisonAdams1BR,1BA$2.04
Ensign I & II204 2x1 renovated2BR,1BA$2.07
College Pointe Apartments1x1 A1BR,1BA$2.04
Hawks Prairie Apartments1 BR/ 1 BA1BR,1BA$2.00

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

Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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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 East Olympia

What type of rentals are currently available in East Olympia?

There are currently 116 Apartments for Rent in East Olympia, WA with pricing that ranges from $1,275 to $3,514. There are also 61 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in East Olympia ranging from $1,500 to $3,300.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in East Olympia?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in East Olympia ranges from $1,500 to $3,300 with an average monthly rent of $2,428.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

Articles, How-To's, and Tips

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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

Written by: Robin Stewart

Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.

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Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units

Written by: Robin Stewart

Adaptive reuse is when a commercial property is converted and repurposed. The real estate industry has embraced a growing number of these projects.

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Neighborhood and Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent

Written by: Robin Stewart

Apartment-hunting can be a gargantuan task. Renters have a wish list of items—some luxuries, some necessities—but finding what you seek in the right place is perhaps the most important part of the journey.