Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outer Central Olympia Neighborhood of Olympia, WA from $600 (24 Rentals)

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Cheap Apartments in the Outer Central Olympia area of Olympia.

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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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Suncrest Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Suncrest Apartments

320 Israel Rd SWOlympia, 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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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 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Lurana

215 Columbia St NWOlympia, WA 98501

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Silverwood
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Silverwood

1617 Judd St SELacey, WA 98503
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Golf Club Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Golf Club Apartments

1130 Golf Club Rd SELacey, WA 98503
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Outer Central Olympia, Olympia, WA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Outer Central Olympia Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Outer Central Olympia area of Olympia, WA is a 1 Bed unit found at Boardwalk Senior Affordable Apartments priced from $1,099. The Timbers Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,195. Here are the most affordable Outer Central Olympia apartments for rent in Olympia, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Boardwalk Senior Affordable ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1,099
The Timbers Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,195
The Elks Apartments1 bed1BR,1BA$1,195
Capitol Club ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,225
The Malt House Apartment Homes0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,225

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer Central Olympia, WA

As of May 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the Outer Central Olympia area is the $1.69 price per square foot 3x3 Small Model at Chambers Reserve Townhomes in the in the Lexington neighborhood starting from $2,695. The second greatest value Outer Central Olympia apartment is the 3 Beds / 2.5 Baths Model at Forest Park Townhomes starting at $2,550 with a $1.64 price per square foot in the South Westside neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Outer Central Olympia apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Chambers Reserve Townhomes3x3 Small3BR,3BA$1.69
Forest Park Townhomes3 Beds / 2.5 Baths3BR,2.5BA$1.64
Copper Leaf Residences Building A3BR/2.0BA3BR,2BA$1.69
Emerald Pointe ApartmentsThree Bedroom Two Bath3BR,2BA$1.68
Capitol City Apartments2 x 12BR,1BA$1.53
Firwood ManorTraditional Model2BR,1BA$1.41
Abalon Pointe Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.74
Olympia Townhouses - 211 Pattison2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.53
College Pointe Apartments2x1 E2BR,1BA$1.72
Northwood2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.62

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Outer Central Olympia, Olympia, WA

Ranked #2

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

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4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in areas across the United States and customized analysis for Olympia, Washington. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for easy access to the parks, luxury housing options, places to raise kids, raising pets, transit options, and much more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Outer Central Olympia Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Outer Central Olympia?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Outer Central Olympia is under $1,300.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Outer Central Olympia?

The cheapest apartment in Outer Central Olympia is Boardwalk Senior Affordable Apartments which is listed at $1,099, while the average apartment in Outer Central Olympia costs $3,190.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Outer Central 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 5 regular apartments in Outer Central Olympia 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 Outer Central Olympia?

Cheap apartments in Outer Central Olympia have an average cost of $106 which is $3,084 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Outer Central Olympia.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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