Cheap Homes for Rent in the Downtown Olympia Neighborhood of Olympia, WA from $1,100 (4 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in the Downtown Olympia area of Olympia.

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Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Olympia, WA

As of August 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Olympia area is the $2.22 price per square foot 1x1 Model at Capitol Crossing in the in the South Westside neighborhood starting from $1,575. The second greatest value Downtown Olympia apartment is the 1BR / 1 BA Model at Dawcrest Apartments starting at $1,200 with a $1.71 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.
Capitol Crossing1x11BR,1BA$2.22
Dawcrest Apartments1BR / 1 BA1BR,1BA$1.71
Westman Mill1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.46
Brentwood Apartmentsone bedroom1BR,1BA$1.94
401 Union0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$2.51
Brentwood 509 Apartments1 BR/ 1 BA1BR,1BA$2.20
Annie's Studio's0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$2.47
Boardwalk Senior Affordable ApartmentsA31BR,1BA$2.90
Stuart Places.4401BR,1BA$2.45
The Malt House Apartment Homes0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$3.01

Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Olympia

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Olympia?

There are currently 58 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Olympia, WA with pricing that ranges from $1,100 to $5,150. There are also 7 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Olympia ranging from $1,100 to $3,265.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downtown Olympia?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown Olympia ranges from $1,100 to $3,265 with an average monthly rent of $2,268.

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