
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Briarwood Neighborhood of Olympia, WA from $600 (19 Rentals)
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Briarwood, Olympia, WA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Briarwood?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Briarwood Studio Apartments | $1,470 | $1,200 | $1,999 |
| Briarwood 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,665 | $1,300 | $1,925 |
| Briarwood 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,956 | $1,485 | $2,735 |
| Briarwood 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,291 | $1,700 | $2,910 |
| Briarwood 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,207 | $1,914 | $2,899 |
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There are currently 19 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Briarwood Neighborhood of Olympia, WA.
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Cheapest Available Briarwood Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Briarwood area of Olympia, WA is a Studio unit found at Cunningham Building priced from $1,190. Lacey Park Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,300. Here are the most affordable Briarwood apartments for rent in Olympia, WA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cunningham Building | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,190 |
| Lacey Park Apartments | Easily Affordable | Studio,1BA | $1,300 |
| Capitol Club Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,300 |
| The Hub | Studio A.7 | Studio,1BA | $1,399 |
| 401 Union | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,400 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Briarwood, WA
As of November 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Briarwood area is the $1.56 price per square foot 4321 Model at Parkside Executive Townhomes at Briggs in the in the Wellington West neighborhood starting from $2,665. The second greatest value Briarwood apartment is the 3 Bd / 3 Ba + 1-Car Garage Model at Chambers Reserve Townhomes starting at $2,495 with a $1.57 price per square foot in the Avonlea neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Briarwood apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkside Executive Townhomes at Briggs | 4321 | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.56 |
| Chambers Reserve Townhomes | 3 Bd / 3 Ba + 1-Car Garage | 3BR,3BA | $1.57 |
| 350 North Apartments | Large 2-Bed/2-Bath Ground Floor | 2BR,2BA | $1.98 |
| Copper Leaf Residences | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.92 |
| Crescent Point Apartments | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.77 |
| Lansdale Pointe Apartments | The Ridgewood | 3BR,2BA | $1.71 |
| Firwood Grove Apartment LLC | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.59 |
| Smyth | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.91 |
| Trailside | 340 2X1 B | 2BR,1BA | $1.94 |
| College Park | 2 bedroom 1 bath with a cottage feel and firepl... | 2BR,1BA | $1.91 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Briarwood Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Briarwood?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Briarwood is under $1,485.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Briarwood?
The cheapest apartment in Briarwood is Cunningham Building which is listed at $1,225, while the average apartment in Briarwood costs $2,371.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Briarwood?
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 18 regular apartments in Briarwood that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Briarwood?
Cheap apartments in Briarwood have an average cost of $766 which is $1,605 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Briarwood.
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