
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outer Central Olympia Neighborhood of Olympia, WA from $600 (17 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Outer Central Olympia area of Olympia.


Stuart Place

Cedar Pointe Apartments

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Outer Central Olympia, Olympia, WA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Outer Central Olympia?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outer Central Olympia Studio Apartments | $1,540 | $899 | $2,009 |
| Outer Central Olympia 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,723 | $1,200 | $3,150 |
| Outer Central Olympia 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,967 | $1,400 | $4,990 |
| Outer Central Olympia 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,207 | $1,595 | $2,880 |
| Outer Central Olympia 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,484 | $1,905 | $3,190 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 17 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Outer Central Olympia Neighborhood of Olympia, WA.
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Cheapest Available Outer Central Olympia Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Outer Central Olympia area of Olympia, WA is a Studio unit found at Views on Fifth priced from $899. Stuart Place has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,076. Here are the most affordable Outer Central Olympia apartments for rent in Olympia, WA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Views on Fifth | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $899 |
| Stuart Place | s.440 | 1BR,1BA | $1,076 |
| Cedar Pointe Apartments | 1 Bed / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| Cunningham Building | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,190 |
| Brentwood Apartments | one bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer Central Olympia, WA
As of January 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Outer Central Olympia area is the $1.64 price per square foot 3 Beds / 2.5 Baths Model at Forest Park Townhomes in the in the Wellington West neighborhood starting from $2,550. The second greatest value Outer Central Olympia apartment is the Large 2-Bed/2-Bath Ground Floor Model at 350 North Apartments starting at $2,125 with a $1.81 price per square foot in the Wellington West neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Outer Central Olympia apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Park Townhomes | 3 Beds / 2.5 Baths | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.64 |
| 350 North Apartments | Large 2-Bed/2-Bath Ground Floor | 2BR,2BA | $1.81 |
| Breckenridge Heights | Strafford | 3BR,2BA | $1.81 |
| Olympia Townhouses 325 Pattison | 2BR/1.5BA | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.38 |
| Copper Leaf Residences | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.74 |
| Lansdale Pointe Apartments | The Ridgewood | 3BR,2BA | $1.70 |
| Landis Pointe | 2X2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.89 |
| 4401 Saratoga Pl NE, Unit 1 | 4401 Saratoga Pl NE | 3BR,1BA | $1.89 |
| Bellwether Apartments | 2B 2B | 2BR,2BA | $1.80 |
| Cambridge Court | 1 Bed 1 Bath B | 1BR,1BA | $1.74 |
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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 $1,399.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Outer Central Olympia?
The cheapest apartment in Outer Central Olympia is Stuart Place which is listed at $1,076, while the average apartment in Outer Central Olympia costs $2,245.
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 25 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 $363 which is $1,882 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Outer Central Olympia.
Expert Rental Resources
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