
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North East Neighborhood of Olympia, WA from $1,000 (28 Rentals)
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702 4th Ave E

Stuart Place

Brentwood Apartments

Dawcrest Apartments

123-4th

Market Flats
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The Malt House Apartment Homes

Boardwalk Senior Affordable Apartments

Capitol House Apartments

Stateside Flats

401 Union

702 4th Ave E

515 Foote St SW, Unit #3
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Views on Fifth

Hearthstone Place

Tribeca

Cunningham Building

Capitol Terrace

Cedar Pointe Apartments

Ashwood Downs Apartments
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717 Adams St SE

Timbers West

Elks Apartments

Mulberry Place

211 Pattison St NE

Olympia Village

Capitol Club Apartments
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North East, Olympia, WA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in North East?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| North East Studio Apartments | $1,425 | $1,205 | $1,999 |
| North East 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,590 | $1,100 | $2,999 |
| North East 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,986 | $1,300 | $5,150 |
| North East 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,057 | $1,806 | $2,600 |
| North East 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,011 | $2,011 | $2,011 |
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Cheapest Available North East Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the North East area of Olympia, WA is a Studio unit found at Cunningham Building priced from $1,025. Boardwalk Senior Affordable Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,099. Here are the most affordable North East apartments for rent in Olympia, WA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cunningham Building | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,025 |
| Boardwalk Senior Affordable Apartments | A4 | 1BR,1BA | $1,099 |
| Brentwood 509 Apartments | 1 BR/ 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| Stuart Place | 1.645 | 1BR,1BA | $1,153 |
| Dawcrest Apartments | 1BR / 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| Brentwood Apartments | one bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| 123-4th | A5 | Studio,1BA | $1,205 |
| Market Flats | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,250 |
| The Malt House Apartment Homes | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,275 |
| Elks Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath Open | 1BR,1BA | $1,295 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in North East, WA
As of June 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the North East area is the $1.79 price per square foot The Ridgewood Model at Lansdale Pointe Apartments in the in the Lexington neighborhood starting from $1,806. The second greatest value North East apartment is the Unit B Model at Tribeca starting at $1,750 with a $1.81 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lansdale Pointe Apartments | The Ridgewood | 3BR,2BA | $1.79 |
| Tribeca | Unit B | 2BR,1BA | $1.81 |
| Talisman | 289 2X1 T | 2BR,1BA | $2.01 |
| The Huntington Apartments | 2 bed 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.90 |
| Capitol Crossing | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $2.22 |
| Ensign I & II | 204 2x1 renovated | 2BR,1BA | $2.07 |
| Dawcrest Apartments | 1BR / 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.71 |
| Stuart Place | 1.621 | 1BR,1BA | $1.86 |
| Brentwood Apartments | one bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.94 |
| Brentwood 509 Apartments | 1 BR/ 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.20 |
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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 $1,295.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in North East?
The cheapest apartment in North East is Boardwalk Senior Affordable Apartments which is listed at $1,099, while the average apartment in North East costs $2,047.
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 17 regular apartments in North East 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 North East?
Cheap apartments in North East have an average cost of $739 which is $1,308 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in North East.
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