Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outer Central Olympia Neighborhood of Olympia, WA from $600 (111 Rentals)

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3425 Polo Club Ln SEOlympia, WA 98501
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9101 Boulder Ln SE

OlympiaWA98501

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Capitol Terrace
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Capitol Terrace

1517 Capitol Way SOlympia, WA 98501
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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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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 Stuart Place priced from $1,076. Brentwood 509 Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,100. Here are the most affordable Outer Central Olympia apartments for rent in Olympia, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Stuart Places.4401BR,1BA$1,076
Brentwood 509 Apartments1 BR/ 1 BA1BR,1BA$1,100
Westwater VillageThe DeschutesStudio,1BA$1,183
Boardwalk Senior Affordable ApartmentsA41BR,1BA$1,199
123-4thA9Studio,1BA$1,200
Dawcrest Apartments1BR / 1 BA1BR,1BA$1,200
Brentwood Apartmentsone bedroom1BR,1BA$1,200
Heritage Park Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,235
Suncrest1/11BR,1BA$1,250
Capitol House ApartmentsUnit #1231BR,1BA$1,295

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer Central Olympia, WA

As of July 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Outer Central Olympia area is the $1.58 price per square foot 3x2 Town House (Shorter Garage) Model at The Vicara Apartments & Townhomes in the in the Avonlea neighborhood starting from $2,925. The second greatest value Outer Central Olympia apartment is the Strafford Model at Breckenridge Heights starting at $2,070 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Vicara Apartments & Townhomes3x2 Town House (Shorter Garage)3BR,2BA$1.58
Breckenridge HeightsStrafford3BR,2BA$1.81
Copper Leaf Residences2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.74
Crescent Point2x22BR,2BA$1.81
Capitol City Apartments2 x 12BR,1BA$1.79
TribecaUnit B2BR,1BA$1.81
Lansdale Pointe ApartmentsThe Meadow2BR,2BA$1.63
Stonebrook Apartments and Townhomes2 Bedroom 1 Bath Large2BR,1BA$1.93
Copper TrailSpruce A2BR,1BA$1.62
Dawcrest Apartments1BR / 1 BA1BR,1BA$1.71

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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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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 the Cheapest Studio apartment in Outer Central Olympia?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Outer Central Olympia is at Westwater Village listed at $1,183.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Outer Central Olympia Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Outer Central Olympia Apartment is $1,076 at Stuart Place.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Outer Central Olympia Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Outer Central Olympia is starting from $1,300 at Brentwood 509 Apartments.

What is the most affordable Outer Central Olympia Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Outer Central Olympia Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Cambridge Court and starts from $1,875.

Expert Rental Resources

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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

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

Written by: Robin Stewart

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