Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outer West Olympia Neighborhood of Olympia, WA from $800 (23 Rentals)

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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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The Elks Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Elks Apartments

609-613 Capitol Way SOlympia, WA 98501
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Evergreen Villages
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Evergreen Villages

505 Division St NWOlympia, WA 98502
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Fern Ridge
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Fern Ridge

1309 Fern St SWOlympia, WA 98502
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Lakeridge Regency
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lakeridge Regency

2008 Evergreen Park Dr SWOlympia, WA 98502
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Outer West Olympia, Olympia, WA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Outer West Olympia Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Outer West 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 West Olympia apartments for rent in Olympia, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Views on Fifth0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$899
Stuart Places.4401BR,1BA$1,076
Cunningham Building0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,190
Evergreen Rock Maple ApartmentsOne Bedroom (EG)1BR,1BA$1,230
123-4thA9Studio,1BA$1,275

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer West Olympia, WA

As of January 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Outer West 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 West 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 West Olympia apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Forest Park Townhomes3 Beds / 2.5 Baths3BR,2.5BA$1.64
350 North ApartmentsLarge 2-Bed/2-Bath Ground Floor2BR,2BA$1.81
Breckenridge HeightsStrafford3BR,2BA$1.81
Woodbury Crossing Apartments and Townhomes2bed 2bath townhome2BR,2BA$1.93
WoodlandAlder1BR,1BA$1.92
Cambridge Court1 Bed 1 Bath B1BR,1BA$1.74
Crowne Pointe ApartmentsThe Shire2BR,1BA$1.68
OverlanderPathfinder1BR,1BA$1.99
Butler CoveOak Renovated2BR,1BA$2.22
Heritage Park Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.04

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Outer West Olympia, Olympia, WA

Ranked #20

Among cities in Washington for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in cities across the United States including Outer West Olympia, Olympia, and the greater Olympia area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for proximity to parks, luxury housing options, places to raise kids, raising pets, transit options, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Outer West Olympia Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Outer West Olympia?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Outer West Olympia is under $1,475.

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

The cheapest apartment in Outer West Olympia is Stuart Place which is listed at $1,076, while the average apartment in Outer West Olympia costs $2,395.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Outer West 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 10 regular apartments in Outer West 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 West Olympia?

Cheap apartments in Outer West Olympia have an average cost of $116 which is $2,279 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Outer West Olympia.

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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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.