Cheap Homes for Rent in Olympia, WA from $1,000 (14 Rentals)

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property at 4811 Rural Rd SW

$1,470 - $1,770

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4811 Rural Rd SW

TumwaterWA98512
property at 719 Division St NW

$1,795

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Sep 1

719 Division St NW, Unit #4

719 Division St NW
OlympiaWA98502

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Olympia, WA

Pricing Updated: 08/22/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Olympia, WA area range in price from $1,100 to $5,150 with an overall median price of $1,646. The three Olympia neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Upper Eastside at $1,495, Wellington West at $1,495, and West Bay Drive at $1,495. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Olympia Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Upper Eastside$1,495$1,100186
Wellington West$1,495$1,205131
West Bay Drive$1,495$1,100207
Bigelow Highlands$1,497$1,10077
Northwest Olympia$1,503$1,100214
Downtown$1,550$1,10099
East Bay Drive$1,550$1,100130
Wildwood$1,550$1,100224
Holiday Hills$1,559$1,100152
Governor Stevens$1,561$1,100224

Cheapest Available Olympia Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Olympia, WA is a 2 Beds unit found at Coach Post LLC in the South Westside neighborhood priced from $850. Copper Trail in the Ridge at Suncrest neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $918. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Olympia apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Coach Post LLCRV Space2BR,1BA$850
Copper TrailRainier2BR,1BA$918
Stuart Places.4401BR,1BA$1,076
Brentwood 509 Apartments1 BR/ 1 BA1BR,1BA$1,100
Cunningham Building0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,130

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Olympia, WA

As of August 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Olympia area is the $1.56 price per square foot 3 Bed 2.5 Bath Townhome Model at Parkside Executive Townhomes at Briggs in the in the Ridge at Suncrest neighborhood starting from $2,665. The second greatest value Olympia apartment is the 3BR/2.5BA Model at Forest Park Townhomes starting at $2,800 with a $1.80 price per square foot in the South Westside 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.
Parkside Executive Townhomes at Briggs3 Bed 2.5 Bath Townhome3BR,2.5BA$1.56
Forest Park Townhomes3BR/2.5BA3BR,2.5BA$1.80
The Dakota2 Bed 2 Baths2BR,2BA$1.72
Capitol City Apartments2 x 22BR,2BA$1.72
Copper TrailSpruce A2BR,1BA$1.62
Cambridge Court1 Bed 1 Bath B1BR,1BA$1.75
Crowne Pointe ApartmentsThe Shire2BR,1BA$1.77
Abalon Pointe1x11BR,1BA$1.64
Dawcrest Apartments1BR / 1 BA1BR,1BA$1.71
Coach Post LLCRV Space2BR,1BA$1.70

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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 300 Apartments for Rent in Olympia, WA with pricing that ranges from $1,100 to $5,150. There are also 100 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Olympia ranging from $1,000 to $4,250.

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 $1,000 to $4,250 with an average monthly rent of $2,640.

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 $3,035, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,000 to $3,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,200 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,011.

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