Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Eastside Neighborhood of Olympia, WA from $900 (17 Rentals)
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Eastside, Olympia, WA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Eastside?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Eastside Studio Apartments | $1,295 | $1,150 | $1,500 |
Eastside 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,532 | $1,076 | $2,000 |
Eastside 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,887 | $1,356 | $3,695 |
Eastside 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,131 | $1,700 | $3,010 |
Eastside 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,223 | $3,190 | $3,290 |
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There are currently 17 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Eastside Neighborhood of Olympia, WA.
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Cheapest Available Eastside Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Eastside area of Olympia, WA is a Studio unit found at Heritage Park Apartments priced from $1,150. Stuart Place has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,153. Here are the most affordable Eastside apartments for rent in Olympia, WA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Heritage Park Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,150 |
Stuart Place | 1.629 | 1BR,1BA | $1,153 |
Market Flats | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,200 |
The Malt House Apartment Homes | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,225 |
Capitol Club Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,245 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Eastside, WA
As of June 06, 2025 the best value apartment in the Eastside area is the $1.67 price per square foot 3BR/2.0BA Model at Copper Leaf Residences in the in the Downtown Olympia neighborhood starting from $2,375. The second greatest value Eastside 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 Eastside apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Copper Leaf Residences | 3BR/2.0BA | 3BR,2BA | $1.67 |
Tribeca | Unit C | 2BR,2BA | $1.79 |
Firwood Manor | Traditional Model | 2BR,1BA | $1.41 |
The Huntington Apartments | Renovated 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.94 |
Overlander | Pathfinder | 1BR,1BA | $2.02 |
Silver Leaf Residences | 1BR +DEN/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.48 |
Capitol Crossing | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.04 |
Trailside | 340 1X1 B | 1BR,1BA | $2.36 |
Lacey Park Apartments | Cozy and Comfortable | 1BR,1BA | $2.36 |
Stuart Place | 1.519 | 1BR,1BA | $2.22 |
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Getting Around the Eastside Neighborhood in Olympia, WA
Walk Score®
75 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
86 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
44 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
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- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Eastside Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Eastside?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Eastside is under $1,450.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Eastside?
The cheapest apartment in Eastside is Stuart Place which is listed at $1,153, while the average apartment in Eastside costs $3,190.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Eastside?
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 5 regular apartments in Eastside 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 Eastside?
Cheap apartments in Eastside have an average cost of $207 which is $2,983 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Eastside.
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