Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North East Neighborhood of Olympia, WA from $900 (15 Rentals)

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Ashwood Downs Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Ashwood Downs Apartments

1900 Ashwood Downs Ln SEOlympia, WA 98501
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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 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Lurana

215 Columbia St NWOlympia, WA 98501

North East, Olympia, WA Local Guide

Cheapest Available North East Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the North East area of Olympia, WA is a 1 Bed unit found at Stuart Place priced from $1,076. Market Flats has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,200. Here are the most affordable North East apartments for rent in Olympia, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Stuart Places.4401BR,1BA$1,076
Market FlatsStudioStudio,1BA$1,200
Capitol Club ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,225
The Malt House Apartment Homes0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,225
Westman MillsStudioStudio,1BA$1,250

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North East, WA

As of June 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the North East area is the $1.71 price per square foot The Ridgewood (3x2) Model at Lansdale Pointe in the in the Lexington neighborhood starting from $1,719. The second greatest value North East 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 North East apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Lansdale PointeThe Ridgewood (3x2)3BR,2BA$1.71
TribecaUnit C2BR,2BA$1.79
Bellwether Apartments2B 2B2BR,2BA$2.01
The Huntington ApartmentsRenovated 2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.94
Capitol Crossing2x22BR,2BA$1.93
The AbbeyTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.13
Harbor Heights 55+ CommunityFloor Plan B1 One Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.65
Trailside340 1X1 T1BR,1BA$2.39
Capitol Club ApartmentsOne Bedroom Medium1BR,1BA$2.61
Stuart Places.4401BR,1BA$2.45

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
North East, Olympia, WA

Ranked #27

Among neighborhoods in Olympia, WA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in cities across the United States, including Olympia. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and easy access to the parks, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Getting Around the North East Neighborhood in Olympia, WA

Walk Score®

37 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

67 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

19 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap North East Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in North East?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in North East is under $1,525.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in North East?

The cheapest apartment in North East is Stuart Place which is listed at $1,076, while the average apartment in North East costs $1,914.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in North East?

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 12 regular apartments in North East that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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