Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Olympia Neighborhood of Olympia, WA from $1,000 (17 Rentals)

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Capitol Terrace
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Capitol Terrace

1517 Capitol Way SOlympia, WA 98501
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The Elks Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Elks Apartments

609-613 Capitol Way SOlympia, WA 98501
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Westman Mills
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

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510 State Ave NEOlympia, 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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Cheapest Available Downtown Olympia Apartments for Rent

 

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

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Stuart Places.4401BR,1BA$1,076
Cedar Pointe Apartments1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,100
123-4thA6 WestStudio,1BA$1,185
Cunningham Building0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,190
Brentwood Apartmentsone bedroom1BR,1BA$1,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Olympia, WA

As of March 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Olympia area is the $3.71 price per square foot 2BR/2.0BA Model at Views on Fifth in the in the Wellington West neighborhood starting from $4,950. The second greatest value Downtown Olympia apartment is the Studio Model at Capitol Crossing starting at $1,622 with a $2.50 price per square foot in the South Westside neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Olympia apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Views on Fifth2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$3.71
Capitol CrossingStudioStudio ,1BA$2.50
Brentwood Apartmentsone bedroom1BR,1BA$1.94
401 Union0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$2.51
Boardwalk Senior Affordable ApartmentsA51BR,1BA$2.47
Stuart Places.4401BR,1BA$2.45
Cedar Pointe Apartments1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.59
123-4thA9Studio ,1BA$3.11
Cunningham Building0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$3.40

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Olympia Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Olympia?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Olympia is under $1,745.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Olympia?

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Olympia is Stuart Place which is listed at $1,076, while the average apartment in Downtown Olympia costs $2,175.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown Olympia?

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

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