Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Bigelow Neighborhood of Olympia, WA from $900 (18 Rentals)

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Elks Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Elks Apartments

609-613 Capitol Way SOlympia, WA 98501
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Olympia Village
1 Bedroom Apartments

Olympia Village

900 Fairview St SEOlympia, WA 98501
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Bigelow, Olympia, WA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Bigelow Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Bigelow area of Olympia, WA is a 1 Bed unit found at Stuart Place priced from $1,076. Brentwood 509 Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,100. Here are the most affordable Bigelow apartments for rent in Olympia, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Stuart Places.4401BR,1BA$1,076
Brentwood 509 Apartments1 BR/ 1 BA1BR,1BA$1,100
Cedar Pointe Apartments1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,100
Cunningham Building0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,190
Boardwalk Senior Affordable ApartmentsA41BR,1BA$1,199

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bigelow, WA

As of April 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Bigelow area is the $2.34 price per square foot 1x1 Loft Model at Capitol Crossing in the in the South Westside neighborhood starting from $1,825. The second greatest value Bigelow apartment is the 1BR / 1 BA Model at Dawcrest Apartments starting at $1,200 with a $1.71 price per square foot in the Wellington West neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Bigelow apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Capitol Crossing1x1 Loft1BR,1BA$2.34
Dawcrest Apartments1BR / 1 BA1BR,1BA$1.71
Brentwood Apartmentsone bedroom1BR,1BA$1.94
401 Union0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$2.51
Boardwalk Senior Affordable ApartmentsA51BR,1BA$2.47
Brentwood 509 Apartments1 BR/ 1 BA1BR,1BA$2.20
Stuart Places.4401BR,1BA$2.45
The Malt House Apartment Homes0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$2.95
Westman MillsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.91
Cedar Pointe Apartments1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.59

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Bigelow, Olympia, WA

Ranked #37

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Bigelow Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Bigelow?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Bigelow is under $1,250.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Bigelow?

The cheapest apartment in Bigelow is Stuart Place which is listed at $1,076, while the average apartment in Bigelow costs $2,400.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Bigelow?

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 10 regular apartments in Bigelow that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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.

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