
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Bay Drive Neighborhood of Olympia, WA from $1,000 (40 Rentals)
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119 20th Ave SE

Stuart Place

Boardwalk Senior Affordable Apartments

Heritage Park Apartments

Dawcrest Apartments

Brentwood Apartments

123-4th
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Market Flats

Crowne Pointe Apartments

The Malt House Apartment Homes

302 Fir St NE

Capitol House Apartments

Stateside Flats

401 Union

515 Foote St SW, Unit #3
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Views on Fifth

Capitol Steps

Tribeca

Abalon Pointe

Cambridge Court

1609 7th Ave SE, Unit B

Capitol Crossing

Lansdale Pointe Apartments
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Westman Mills

Cunningham Building

Capitol Terrace

Cedar Pointe Apartments

717 Adams St SE

Timbers West

Evergreen Villages

Elks Apartments
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Fern Ridge

Evergreen Vista I & II Apartments

Olympia Village

Updated Townhouse Style Apartments

715 Adams St SE

The Madrone
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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 | $1,416 | $1,150 | $1,999 |
| East Bay Drive 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,585 | $1,100 | $2,999 |
| East Bay Drive 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,998 | $1,300 | $5,150 |
| East Bay Drive 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,060 | $1,724 | $2,600 |
| East Bay Drive 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,011 | $2,011 | $2,011 |
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There are currently 40 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 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cunningham Building | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,025 |
| Brentwood 509 Apartments | 1 BR/ 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| Stuart Place | 1.645 | 1BR,1BA | $1,153 |
| Boardwalk Senior Affordable Apartments | A4 | 1BR,1BA | $1,199 |
| Dawcrest Apartments | 1BR / 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| Brentwood Apartments | one bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| Heritage Park Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| 123-4th | A5 | Studio,1BA | $1,205 |
| Market Flats | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,250 |
| The Malt House Apartment Homes | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Updated Townhouse Style Apartments | 2BR/1.5BA | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.37 |
| Tribeca | Unit B | 2BR,1BA | $1.81 |
| Lansdale Pointe Apartments | The Meadow | 2BR,2BA | $1.63 |
| Cambridge Court | 1 Bed 1 Bath B | 1BR,1BA | $1.75 |
| Crowne Pointe Apartments | The Shire | 2BR,1BA | $1.77 |
| Abalon Pointe | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.92 |
| Dawcrest Apartments | 1BR / 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.71 |
| Heritage Park Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.85 |
| Stuart Place | 1.621 | 1BR,1BA | $1.86 |
| Brentwood Apartments | one bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.94 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleEast Bay Drive, Olympia, WA
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Among cities in Washington for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
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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 $1,275.
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.
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