Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Carlyon-North Neighborhood of Olympia, WA from $600 (54 Rentals)

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Capitol Terrace
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Capitol Terrace

1517 Capitol Way SOlympia, WA 98501
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Timbers West
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Timbers West

1714 Evergreen Park Ct SWOlympia, WA 98502
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Elks Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Elks Apartments

609-613 Capitol Way SOlympia, WA 98501
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Fern Ridge
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Fern Ridge

1309 Fern St SWOlympia, WA 98502
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The Ridge Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Ridge Apartments

2008 Evergreen Park Dr SWOlympia, WA 98502
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Olympia Village
1 Bedroom Apartments

Olympia Village

900 Fairview St 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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Firwood Manor
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Firwood Manor

1400 Evergreen Park Dr SWOlympia, WA 98502
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Capitol Crossing
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Capitol Crossing

1112 Chestnut St SEOlympia, WA 98501
property at 4811 Rural Rd SW

$1,470 - $1,770

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4811 Rural Rd SW

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Carlyon-North, Olympia, WA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Carlyon-North Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Carlyon-North 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 Carlyon-North 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
Westwater VillageThe DeschutesStudio,1BA$1,151
Cunningham Building0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,190
Dawcrest Apartments1BR / 1 BA1BR,1BA$1,200
Brentwood Apartmentsone bedroom1BR,1BA$1,200
123-4thA5Studio,1BA$1,205
Westman MillsStudioStudio,1BA$1,250
Market FlatsStudioStudio,1BA$1,250

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Carlyon-North, WA

As of April 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Carlyon-North area is the $1.61 price per square foot Townhome Model at Copper Leaf Residences in the in the Wellington West neighborhood starting from $2,750. The second greatest value Carlyon-North apartment is the 3BR/2.5BA Model at Forest Park Townhomes starting at $2,800 with a $1.80 price per square foot in the Wellington West neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Carlyon-North apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Copper Leaf ResidencesTownhome3BR,2.5BA$1.61
Forest Park Townhomes3BR/2.5BA3BR,2.5BA$1.80
350 North Apartments2-Bed/2-Bath North with Storage Unit2BR,2BA$1.88
Lansdale Pointe ApartmentsThe Ridgewood3BR,2BA$1.70
OverlanderExplorer2BR,1BA$1.85
TribecaUnit B2BR,1BA$1.81
Breckenridge ApartmentsChelsea2BR,1BA$1.78
Cambridge Court1 Bed 1 Bath B1BR,1BA$1.74
Abalon Pointe1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.92
Dawcrest Apartments1BR / 1 BA1BR,1BA$1.71

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Carlyon-North, Olympia, WA

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

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Washington, including Olympia. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury housing options, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Carlyon-North Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Carlyon-North?

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

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Carlyon-North?

The cheapest apartment in Carlyon-North is Stuart Place which is listed at $1,076, while the average apartment in Carlyon-North costs $2,332.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Carlyon-North?

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 12 regular apartments in Carlyon-North 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 Carlyon-North?

Cheap apartments in Carlyon-North have an average cost of $340 which is $1,992 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Carlyon-North.

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