Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Northwest Olympia Neighborhood of Olympia, WA from $1,000 (54 Rentals)

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$1,547

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1609 7th Ave SE, Unit B

1609 7th Ave SE
OlympiaWA98501

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The Goat
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$1,697 - $2,472
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The Goat

3311 6th Ave SWOlympia, WA 98502
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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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Evergreen Villages
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Evergreen Villages

505 Division St NWOlympia, WA 98502
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Elks Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Elks Apartments

609-613 Capitol Way SOlympia, WA 98501
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Fern Ridge
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Fern Ridge

1309 Fern St SWOlympia, WA 98502
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The Ridge Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Ridge Apartments

2008 Evergreen Park Dr SWOlympia, WA 98502
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The Madrone
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Madrone

120 Water St NWOlympia, WA 98501
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Firwood Manor
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Firwood Manor

1400 Evergreen Park Dr SWOlympia, WA 98502
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Northwest Olympia, Olympia, WA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Northwest Olympia Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Northwest Olympia area of Olympia, WA is a Studio unit found at The Cunningham Apartments 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 Northwest Olympia apartments for rent in Olympia, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Cunningham Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,025
Boardwalk Senior Affordable ApartmentsA41BR,1BA$1,099
Brentwood 509 Apartments1 BR/ 1 BA1BR,1BA$1,100
Stuart Place1.6451BR,1BA$1,153
Westwater VillageThe DeschutesStudio,1BA$1,187
Dawcrest Apartments1BR / 1 BA1BR,1BA$1,200
Brentwood Apartmentsone bedroom1BR,1BA$1,200
Heritage Park Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,200
123-4th ApartmentsA5Studio,1BA$1,205
Market FlatsStudioStudio,1BA$1,250

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northwest Olympia, WA

As of June 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Northwest Olympia area is the $1.88 price per square foot 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at 8Hundred West Apartments in the in the Wellington West neighborhood starting from $1,925. The second greatest value Northwest Olympia apartment is the Alder Model at Woodland starting at $1,897 with a $2.17 price per square foot in the Wellington West neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Northwest Olympia apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
8Hundred West Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.88
WoodlandAlder1BR,1BA$2.17
Cambridge Court1 Bed 1 Bath B1BR,1BA$1.90
Crowne Pointe ApartmentsThe Shire2BR,1BA$1.77
Abalon Pointe1x11BR,1BA$1.92
Dawcrest Apartments1BR / 1 BA1BR,1BA$1.71
Heritage Park Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.04
Capitol House ApartmentsUnit #1021BR,1BA$2.04
Stuart Place1.6211BR,1BA$1.86
Brentwood Apartmentsone bedroom1BR,1BA$1.94

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

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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Northwest Olympia, Olympia, WA

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com works hard to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Olympia. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for easy access to the parks, luxury housing options, features that make it easier to raise kids, raising pets, transit options, walking, and biking. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Northwest Olympia Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Northwest Olympia?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Northwest Olympia is under $1,250.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Northwest Olympia?

The cheapest apartment in Northwest Olympia is Boardwalk Senior Affordable Apartments which is listed at $1,099, while the average apartment in Northwest Olympia costs $2,240.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Northwest Olympia?

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 11 regular apartments in Northwest Olympia that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

Written by: Robin Stewart

Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.

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Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units

Written by: Robin Stewart

Adaptive reuse is when a commercial property is converted and repurposed. The real estate industry has embraced a growing number of these projects.

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Neighborhood and Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent

Written by: Robin Stewart

Apartment-hunting can be a gargantuan task. Renters have a wish list of items—some luxuries, some necessities—but finding what you seek in the right place is perhaps the most important part of the journey.