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


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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 |
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Outer Central Olympia Studio Apartments | $1,302 | $1,215 | $1,570 |
Outer Central Olympia 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,622 | $1,099 | $3,106 |
Outer Central Olympia 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,976 | $1,356 | $4,056 |
Outer Central Olympia 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,406 | $1,700 | $3,798 |
Outer Central Olympia 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,128 | $2,245 | $3,549 |
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There are currently 24 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 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Boardwalk Senior Affordable Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,099 |
The Timbers Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,195 |
The Elks Apartments | 1 bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,195 |
Capitol Club Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,225 |
The Malt House Apartment Homes | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Chambers Reserve Townhomes | 3x3 Small | 3BR,3BA | $1.69 |
Forest Park Townhomes | 3 Beds / 2.5 Baths | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.64 |
Copper Leaf Residences Building A | 3BR/2.0BA | 3BR,2BA | $1.69 |
Emerald Pointe Apartments | Three Bedroom Two Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.68 |
Capitol City Apartments | 2 x 1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.53 |
Firwood Manor | Traditional Model | 2BR,1BA | $1.41 |
Abalon Pointe Apartments | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.74 |
Olympia Townhouses - 211 Pattison | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.53 |
College Pointe Apartments | 2x1 E | 2BR,1BA | $1.72 |
Northwood | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.62 |
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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 $1,300.
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.
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