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property at 1609 7th Ave SE

$1,515

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1609 7th Ave SE, Unit B

1609 7th Ave SE
OlympiaWA98501

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Olympia, WA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Olympia, WA

Pricing Updated: 07/07/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Olympia, WA area range in price from $1,200 to $3,995 with an overall median price of $3,077. The three Olympia neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Mapleview at $1,515, Woodard Glen at $1,515, and Newport at $1,515. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Olympia Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Mapleview$2,395$1,5159
Woodard Glen$2,395$1,5158
Newport$2,400$1,5157
Springwood$2,400$1,5157
Goldcrest$2,645$2,1004
Ridge at Suncrest$2,675$1,4705
Wellington West$2,700$2,5951
Westbrook Park$2,700$1,4707
Burbank$2,837$2,1006
East Bay Drive$2,837$1,5158

Cheapest Available Olympia Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Olympia, WA is a Studio unit found at Cunningham Building in the South Westside neighborhood priced from $1,025. Stuart Place in the Wellington West neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,076. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Olympia apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cunningham Building0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,025
Stuart Places.4401BR,1BA$1,076
Brentwood 509 Apartments1 BR/ 1 BA1BR,1BA$1,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Olympia, WA

As of July 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Olympia area is the $1.60 price per square foot 3 Bd / 3 Ba + 1-Car Garage Model at Chambers Reserve Townhomes in the in the Avonlea neighborhood starting from $2,545. The second greatest value Olympia apartment is the 2BR/2.0BA Model at Copper Leaf Residences starting at $1,940 with a $1.76 price per square foot in the Wellington West neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Olympia apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Chambers Reserve Townhomes3 Bd / 3 Ba + 1-Car Garage3BR,3BA$1.60
Copper Leaf Residences2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.76
Copper TrailOlympia3BR,2BA$1.59
Capitol City Apartments2 x 12BR,1BA$1.79
Breckenridge HeightsCoventry2BR,2BA$1.50
Breckenridge ApartmentsWestbury2BR,2BA$1.67
Lansdale Pointe ApartmentsThe Ridgewood3BR,2BA$1.79
TribecaUnit B2BR,1BA$1.81
Crowne Pointe ApartmentsThe Shire2BR,1BA$1.77
Dawcrest Apartments1BR / 1 BA1BR,1BA$1.71

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Olympia, WA
Population: 52,555

Ranked #744

in US Census Population by City

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Frequently Asked Questions about Olympia

What type of rentals are currently available in Olympia?

There are currently 289 Apartments for Rent in Olympia, WA with pricing that ranges from $1,100 to $5,150. There are also 81 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Olympia ranging from $1,470 to $3,975.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Olympia?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Olympia ranges from $1,470 to $3,975 with an average monthly rent of $2,447.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Olympia?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Olympia range from $1,700 to $3,150, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,100 to $3,295. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,595 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,011.

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