Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Bay Drive Neighborhood of Olympia, WA from $1,000 (40 Rentals)

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property at 302 Fir St NE

$1,275

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$1,275

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$1,275

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 1

302 Fir St NE

OlympiaWA98506

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property at 1609 7th Ave SE

$1,547

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$1,547

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$1,547

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1609 7th Ave SE, Unit B

1609 7th Ave SE
OlympiaWA98501

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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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Evergreen Villages
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Evergreen Villages

505 Division St NWOlympia, 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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The Ridge Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Ridge Apartments

2008 Evergreen Park Dr SWOlympia, WA 98502
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Fern Ridge
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Fern Ridge

1309 Fern St 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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East Bay Drive, Olympia, WA Local Guide

Cheapest Available East Bay Drive Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Bay Drive area of Olympia, WA is a Studio unit found at Cunningham Building priced from $1,025. 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 East Bay Drive apartments for rent in Olympia, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cunningham Building0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,025
Brentwood 509 Apartments1 BR/ 1 BA1BR,1BA$1,100
Stuart Place1.6451BR,1BA$1,153
Boardwalk Senior Affordable ApartmentsA41BR,1BA$1,199
Dawcrest Apartments1BR / 1 BA1BR,1BA$1,200
Brentwood Apartmentsone bedroom1BR,1BA$1,200
Heritage Park Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,200
123-4thA5Studio,1BA$1,205
Market FlatsStudioStudio,1BA$1,250
The Malt House Apartment Homes0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,275

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Bay Drive, WA

As of June 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Bay Drive area is the $1.37 price per square foot 2BR/1.5BA Model at Updated Townhouse Style Apartments in the in the Lexington neighborhood starting from $1,565. The second greatest value East Bay Drive apartment is the Unit B Model at Tribeca starting at $1,750 with a $1.81 price per square foot in the Lexington neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Bay Drive apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Updated Townhouse Style Apartments2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$1.37
TribecaUnit B2BR,1BA$1.81
Lansdale Pointe ApartmentsThe Meadow2BR,2BA$1.63
Cambridge Court1 Bed 1 Bath B1BR,1BA$1.75
Crowne Pointe ApartmentsThe Shire2BR,1BA$1.77
Abalon Pointe1x11BR,1BA$1.92
Dawcrest Apartments1BR / 1 BA1BR,1BA$1.71
Heritage Park Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.85
Stuart Place1.6211BR,1BA$1.86
Brentwood Apartmentsone bedroom1BR,1BA$1.94

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Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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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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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
East Bay Drive, Olympia, WA

Ranked #29

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Washington and customized analysis for Central Olympia. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and the best outdoor access, features that make it easier to raise kids, raising pets, 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 East Bay Drive Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in East Bay Drive?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in East Bay Drive is under $1,275.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Bay Drive?

The cheapest apartment in East Bay Drive is Brentwood 509 Apartments which is listed at $1,100, while the average apartment in East Bay Drive costs $2,070.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in East Bay Drive?

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 11 regular apartments in East Bay Drive that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units

Written by: Robin Stewart

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Neighborhood and Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent

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