Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Neighborhood of Olympia, WA from $1,000 (30 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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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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The Ridge Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Ridge Apartments

2008 Evergreen Park Dr SWOlympia, WA 98502
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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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Downtown, Olympia, WA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown 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 Downtown 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
Brentwood Apartmentsone bedroom1BR,1BA$1,200
Heritage Park Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,235
Capitol House ApartmentsUnit #1231BR,1BA$1,295
Stateside Flats1x1M1BR,1BA$1,345

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown, WA

As of July 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown area is the $2.32 price per square foot 1x1 Model at Capitol Crossing in the in the Wellington West neighborhood starting from $1,650. The second greatest value Downtown 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 Downtown apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Capitol Crossing1x11BR,1BA$2.32
Capitol Steps1x1 Middle1BR,1BA$2.23
Dawcrest Apartments1BR / 1 BA1BR,1BA$1.71
Westman Mills1x11BR,1BA$2.41
Brentwood Apartmentsone bedroom1BR,1BA$1.94
Stateside Flats1x1M1BR,1BA$2.34
401 Union0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$2.51
Brentwood 509 Apartments1 BR/ 1 BA1BR,1BA$2.20
Stuart Places.4401BR,1BA$2.45
123-4thA9Studio ,1BA$3.05

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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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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Downtown, Olympia, WA

Ranked #32

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

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3.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Downtown?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown is under $1,345.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown?

The cheapest apartment in Downtown is Stuart Place which is listed at $1,076, while the average apartment in Downtown costs $2,400.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown?

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

Expert Rental Resources

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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

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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

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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.