
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Bay Drive Neighborhood of Olympia, WA from $1,000 (34 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the East Bay Drive area of Olympia.


Stuart Place

612 S Bay Rd NE

Heritage Park Apartments

Crowne Pointe Apartments

Brentwood 509 Apartments

Brentwood Apartments

Boardwalk Senior Affordable Apartments
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123-4th

Cedar Pointe Apartments

Dawcrest Apartments

401 Union

Capitol Steps

Lansdale Pointe Apartments

Abalon Pointe

Tribeca
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Cambridge Court

The Easterly

Olympic Heights

Sherwood Glen

Capitol Terrace

Timbers West

Cunningham Building

The Elks Apartments
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Evergreen Villages

Westman Mills Townhome & Apartments

204 4th Ave W

Fern Ridge

Lakeridge Regency

Evergreen Vista I & II Apartments

Olympia Townhouses 325 Pattison

Olympia Village
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Westman Mills

The Madrone
East Bay Drive, Olympia, WA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East Bay Drive?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Bay Drive Studio Apartments | $1,428 | $1,000 | $1,750 |
| East Bay Drive 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,700 | $1,198 | $3,250 |
| East Bay Drive 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,001 | $1,400 | $4,150 |
| East Bay Drive 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,820 | $1,595 | $2,300 |
| East Bay Drive 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,905 | $1,905 | $1,905 |
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There are currently 34 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the East Bay Drive Neighborhood of Olympia, WA.
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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 Views on Fifth priced from $1,000. Stuart Place has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,076. Here are the most affordable East Bay Drive apartments for rent in Olympia, WA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Views on Fifth | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,000 |
| Stuart Place | s.440 | 1BR,1BA | $1,076 |
| Heritage Park Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,150 |
| Cunningham Building | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,190 |
| 123-4th | A9 | Studio,1BA | $1,275 |
| Cedar Pointe Apartments | 1 Bed / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,295 |
| Boardwalk Senior Affordable Apartments | A4 | 1BR,1BA | $1,313 |
| 401 Union | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,400 |
| Crowne Pointe Apartments | The Shire | 2BR,1BA | $1,420 |
| Lansdale Pointe Apartments | The Meadow | 2BR,2BA | $1,478 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Bay Drive, WA
As of January 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Bay Drive area is the $1.58 price per square foot 3 Beds, 2 baths Model at Evergreen Vista I & II Apartments in the in the Wellington West neighborhood starting from $1,629. The second greatest value East Bay Drive apartment is the The Ridgewood Model at Lansdale Pointe Apartments starting at $1,711 with a $1.70 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evergreen Vista I & II Apartments | 3 Beds, 2 baths | 3BR,2BA | $1.58 |
| Lansdale Pointe Apartments | The Ridgewood | 3BR,2BA | $1.70 |
| Tribeca | Unit B | 2BR,1BA | $1.81 |
| Capitol Crossing | 2x1.5 | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.24 |
| Cambridge Court | 1 Bed 1 Bath B | 1BR,1BA | $1.76 |
| Olympic Heights | 2x1G Falcon Renovated | 2BR,1BA | $2.29 |
| Crowne Pointe Apartments | The Shire | 2BR,1BA | $1.68 |
| Butler Cove | Oak Renovated | 2BR,1BA | $2.31 |
| Sherwood Glen | 1X1 CLASSIC | 1BR,1BA | $2.10 |
| Little Tuscany Apartments & Townhomes | Saluto B | 1BR,1BA | $2.44 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleEast Bay Drive, Olympia, WA
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
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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 $1,478.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Bay Drive?
The cheapest apartment in East Bay Drive is Stuart Place which is listed at $1,076, while the average apartment in East Bay Drive costs $2,100.
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 13 regular apartments in East Bay Drive 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 East Bay Drive?
Cheap apartments in East Bay Drive have an average cost of $724 which is $1,376 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Bay Drive.
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