Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Bigelow Highlands Neighborhood of Olympia, WA from $900 (12 Rentals)

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The Madrone
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Madrone

120 Water St NWOlympia, WA 98501
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The Elks Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Elks Apartments

609-613 Capitol Way SOlympia, WA 98501
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The Lurana
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Lurana

215 Columbia St NWOlympia, WA 98501

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Olympian Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Olympian Apartments

116 Legion Way SEOlympia, WA 98501

Bigelow Highlands, Olympia, WA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Bigelow Highlands Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Bigelow Highlands area of Olympia, WA is a 1 Bed unit found at Stuart Place priced from $1,076. Market Flats has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,200. Here are the most affordable Bigelow Highlands apartments for rent in Olympia, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Stuart Places.4401BR,1BA$1,076
Market FlatsStudioStudio,1BA$1,200
The Malt House Apartment Homes0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,225
123-4thA9Studio,1BA$1,250
Westman MillsStudioStudio,1BA$1,250

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bigelow Highlands, WA

As of June 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Bigelow Highlands area is the $2.04 price per square foot 2 Bedroom / 2 Bath Model at The Easterly in the in the Wellington West neighborhood starting from $1,995. The second greatest value Bigelow Highlands apartment is the 1104 Creekwood Ct SE Model at 1104 Creekwood Ct SE, Unit C starting at $1,595 with a $1.77 price per square foot in the Lexington neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Bigelow Highlands apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Easterly2 Bedroom / 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.04
1104 Creekwood Ct SE, Unit C1104 Creekwood Ct SE2BR,1BA$1.77
Capitol Crossing2x22BR,2BA$1.93
Harbor Heights 55+ CommunityFloor Plan B1 One Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.65
Stuart Places.4401BR,1BA$2.45
The Malt House Apartment Homes0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$2.84
The Lurana0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$3.06
123-4thA9Studio ,1BA$3.17
Market FlatsStudioStudio ,1BA$3.11
Westman MillsStudioStudio ,1BA$3.26

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Bigelow Highlands, Olympia, WA

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Among neighborhoods in Olympia, WA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

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2.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Bigelow Highlands Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Bigelow Highlands?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Bigelow Highlands is under $1,995.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Bigelow Highlands?

The cheapest apartment in Bigelow Highlands is Stuart Place which is listed at $1,076, while the average apartment in Bigelow Highlands costs $1,576.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Bigelow Highlands?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 7 regular apartments in Bigelow Highlands that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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