
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Bay Drive Neighborhood of Olympia, WA from $999 (46 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the East Bay Drive area of Olympia.


Boardwalk Senior Affordable Apartments

Brentwood 509 Apartments

605 1/2 Capitol Way S

605 1/2 Capitol Way S

Brentwood Apartments

Dawcrest Apartments

Heritage Park Apartments

Market Flats
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Capitol House Apartments

515 Foote St SW, Unit #4

Abalon Pointe

401 Union

Views on Fifth

123-4th

Sherwood Glen

Cambridge Court
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719 Division St NW

Tribeca

Lansdale Pointe Apartments

Capitol Steps

Olympic Heights

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Capitol Crossing

833 Steele St NE

Capitol Terrace
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Cedar Pointe Apartments

Cunningham Building

Timbers West

Annie's Studio's

Evergreen Villages

Elks Apartments

Westman Mill

The Malt House Apartment Homes

Stateside Flats
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211 Pattison St NE

Fern Ridge

The Ridge Apartments

Evergreen Vista I & II Apartments

Olympia Village

Campus Lofts

New Englander Townhouses

The Madrone

Firwood Manor
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123 Fir St NE
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 | $1,483 | $1,205 | $1,850 |
| East Bay Drive 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,570 | $999 | $3,150 |
| East Bay Drive 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,851 | $1,299 | $2,300 |
| East Bay Drive 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,953 | $1,724 | $2,230 |
| East Bay Drive 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,011 | $2,011 | $2,011 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 46 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 1 Bed unit found at Stuart Place priced from $1,076. Boardwalk Senior Affordable Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,099. Here are the most affordable East Bay Drive apartments for rent in Olympia, WA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stuart Place | s.440 | 1BR,1BA | $1,076 |
| Boardwalk Senior Affordable Apartments | A5 | 1BR,1BA | $1,099 |
| Brentwood 509 Apartments | 1 BR/ 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| Annie's Studio's | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,190 |
| Dawcrest Apartments | 1BR / 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| Brentwood Apartments | one bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| Heritage Park Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,205 |
| Market Flats | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,250 |
| Westman Mill | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,300 |
| The Malt House Apartment Homes | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,300 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Bay Drive, WA
As of September 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Bay Drive area is the $2.04 price per square foot 2X1 RENOVATED Model at Sherwood Glen in the in the Wellington West neighborhood starting from $1,799. The second greatest value East Bay Drive apartment is the 1 Bed 1 Bath B Model at Cambridge Court starting at $1,505 with a $1.75 price per square foot in the Wellington West 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sherwood Glen | 2X1 RENOVATED | 2BR,1BA | $2.04 |
| Cambridge Court | 1 Bed 1 Bath B | 1BR,1BA | $1.75 |
| Crowne Pointe Apartments | The Shire | 2BR,1BA | $1.77 |
| Butler Cove | Spruce Renovated | 2BR,1BA | $2.31 |
| Abalon Pointe | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.79 |
| Capitol Crossing | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.37 |
| Olympic Heights | 1X1 Eagle | 1BR,1BA | $2.25 |
| Dawcrest Apartments | 1BR / 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.71 |
| Brentwood Apartments | one bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.94 |
| Brentwood 509 Apartments | 1 BR/ 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.20 |
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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 $1,300.
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 $1,575.
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 16 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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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals
Written by: Robin Stewart
The idea of affordable housing can be subjective. Every individual is in a different place financially and vocationally. What one may easily afford could be a struggle for someone else.

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