Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Bigelow Neighborhood of Olympia, WA from $1,000 (25 Rentals)

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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

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$1,515

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1609 7th Ave SE, Unit B

1609 7th Ave SE
OlympiaWA98501

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Market Flats
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Market Flats

310 Capitol WayOlympia, WA 98501

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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
Senior Living
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Campus Lofts
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Campus Lofts

510-512 12th Ave SEOlympia, WA 98501
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The Madrone
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Madrone

120 Water St NWOlympia, 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
Boardwalk Senior Affordable ApartmentsA41BR,1BA$1,199
123-4thA9Studio,1BA$1,200
Dawcrest Apartments1BR / 1 BA1BR,1BA$1,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bigelow, WA

As of July 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Bigelow area is the $2.15 price per square foot 2x2 Model at Capitol Crossing in the in the Wellington West neighborhood starting from $1,895. The second greatest value Bigelow apartment is the 1x1 Middle Model at Capitol Steps starting at $1,575 with a $2.23 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 Crossing2x22BR,2BA$2.15
Capitol Steps1x1 Middle1BR,1BA$2.23
Dawcrest Apartments1BR / 1 BA1BR,1BA$1.71
Westman Mills1x11BR,1BA$2.41
Brentwood Apartmentsone bedroom1BR,1BA$1.94
The Malt House Apartment Homes1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.62
Stateside Flats1x1M1BR,1BA$2.43
401 Union0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$2.51
Brentwood 509 Apartments1 BR/ 1 BA1BR,1BA$2.20
Stuart Places.4401BR,1BA$2.45

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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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Bigelow, Olympia, WA

Ranked #37

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

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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 $1,450.

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 13 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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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

Written by: Robin Stewart

There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.

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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.