Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Bay Drive Neighborhood of Olympia, WA from $900 (22 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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The Elks Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Elks Apartments

609-613 Capitol Way SOlympia, WA 98501
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The Lurana
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Lurana

215 Columbia St NWOlympia, WA 98501
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Firwood Manor
2 Bedroom Apartments

Firwood Manor

1400 Evergreen Park Dr SWOlympia, WA 98502
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Lakeridge Regency
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lakeridge Regency

2008 Evergreen Park Dr SWOlympia, WA 98502
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Olympia Village
1 Bedroom Apartments

Olympia Village

900 Fairview St SEOlympia, 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 1 Bed unit found at Stuart Place priced from $1,076. Market Flats has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,200. Here are the most affordable East Bay Drive apartments for rent in Olympia, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Stuart Places.4401BR,1BA$1,076
Market FlatsStudioStudio,1BA$1,200
The Malt House Apartment Homes0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,225
Westman MillsStudioStudio,1BA$1,250
123-4thA9Studio,1BA$1,250

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Bay Drive, WA

As of June 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Bay Drive area is the $1.58 price per square foot 520 17th Ave SE Model at 520 17th Ave SE, Unit Furnished Apartment in the in the South Westside neighborhood starting from $1,900. The second greatest value East Bay Drive apartment is the Unit C Model at Tribeca starting at $1,800 with a $1.79 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.
520 17th Ave SE, Unit Furnished Apartment520 17th Ave SE1BR,1BA$1.58
TribecaUnit C2BR,2BA$1.79
Firwood ManorTraditional Model2BR,1BA$1.41
Abalon Pointe Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.74
WoodlandBirch1BR,1BA$1.99
Cambridge Court1 Bed 1 Bath B1BR,1BA$1.98
OverlanderPathfinder1BR,1BA$2.02
Butler Cove2x1 Renovated2BR,1BA$2.37
Breckenridge ApartmentsDanbury1BR,1BA$1.91
Stuart Places.4401BR,1BA$2.45

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
East Bay Drive, Olympia, WA

Ranked #27

Among neighborhoods in Olympia, WA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
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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 $1,590.

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 $3,195.

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 6 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 $232 which is $2,963 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Bay Drive.

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