Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Governor Stevens Neighborhood of Olympia, WA from $600 (16 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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Governor Stevens, Olympia, WA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Governor Stevens Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Governor Stevens area of Olympia, WA is a 1 Bed unit found at Stuart Place priced from $1,153. Market Flats has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,200. Here are the most affordable Governor Stevens apartments for rent in Olympia, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Stuart Place1.6291BR,1BA$1,153
Market FlatsStudioStudio,1BA$1,200
The Malt House Apartment Homes0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,225
Westman MillsStudioStudio,1BA$1,250
The Lurana0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,300

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Governor Stevens, WA

As of June 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Governor Stevens area is the $1.64 price per square foot 3 Beds / 2.5 Baths Model at Forest Park Townhomes in the in the South Westside neighborhood starting from $2,550. The second greatest value Governor Stevens apartment is the 3BR/2.0BA Model at Copper Leaf Residences starting at $2,375 with a $1.67 price per square foot in the Downtown Olympia neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Governor Stevens apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Forest Park Townhomes3 Beds / 2.5 Baths3BR,2.5BA$1.64
Copper Leaf Residences3BR/2.0BA3BR,2BA$1.67
Hearthstone2 Bed 2.5 Bath2BR,2.5BA$2.00
TribecaUnit C2BR,2BA$1.79
Firwood ManorTraditional Model2BR,1BA$1.41
Abalon Pointe Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.74
Cambridge Court1 Bed 1 Bath B1BR,1BA$1.98
OverlanderPathfinder1BR,1BA$2.02
Breckenridge ApartmentsDanbury1BR,1BA$1.91
Capitol Crossing1x11BR,1BA$2.04

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Governor Stevens, Olympia, WA

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Central Olympia, WA. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and outdoor amenities like tennis courts, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, walking, and biking. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Governor Stevens Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Governor Stevens?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Governor Stevens is under $1,495.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Governor Stevens?

The cheapest apartment in Governor Stevens is Stuart Place which is listed at $1,153, while the average apartment in Governor Stevens costs $3,190.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Governor Stevens?

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 Governor Stevens 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 Governor Stevens?

Cheap apartments in Governor Stevens have an average cost of $274 which is $2,916 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Governor Stevens.

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