
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outer West Olympia Neighborhood of Olympia, WA from $850 (44 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Outer West Olympia area of Olympia.


Boardwalk Senior Affordable Apartments

605 1/2 Capitol Way S

605 1/2 Capitol Way S

Heritage Park Apartments

Westwater Village

123-4th

Market Flats
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515 Foote St SW, Unit #4

Evergreen Rock Maple Apartments

Abalon Pointe

Views on Fifth

Sherwood Glen

Cambridge Court
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719 Division St NW

Black Lake Apartments

Olympic Heights

Woodland

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The Goat

Affinity at Olympia 55+

Coach Post LLC
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Capitol Terrace

Cunningham Building

Timbers West

Annie's Studio's

Evergreen Villages

Capital Park

LARC at Olympia (Senior Housing 62+)

Elks Apartments
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Evergreen Park Apartments in Olympia!

Fern Ridge

The Ridge Apartments

Evergreen Vista I & II Apartments

The Madrone

Firwood Manor

Twin Peaks Apartments

170 SE Crescent Dr
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Montair at Somerset Hill

Breckenridge Heights

Breckenridge Apartments

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Overlander
Outer West Olympia, Olympia, WA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Outer West Olympia?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outer West Olympia Studio Apartments | $1,406 | $1,205 | $2,099 |
| Outer West Olympia 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,617 | $1,099 | $3,150 |
| Outer West Olympia 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,980 | $1,299 | $3,450 |
| Outer West Olympia 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,286 | $1,450 | $3,035 |
| Outer West Olympia 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,395 | $2,395 | $2,395 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 44 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Outer West Olympia Neighborhood of Olympia, WA.
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Cheapest Available Outer West Olympia Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Outer West Olympia area of Olympia, WA is a 1 Bed unit found at Stuart Place priced from $1,076. Boardwalk Senior Affordable Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,099. Here are the most affordable Outer West Olympia apartments for rent in Olympia, WA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stuart Place | s.440 | 1BR,1BA | $1,076 |
| Boardwalk Senior Affordable Apartments | A5 | 1BR,1BA | $1,099 |
| Annie's Studio's | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,190 |
| Heritage Park Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,205 |
| Westwater Village | The Deschutes - No Balcony | Studio,1BA | $1,219 |
| 123-4th | A5-Plaza | Studio,1BA | $1,225 |
| Market Flats | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,250 |
| Evergreen Park Apartments in Olympia! | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,325 |
| Evergreen Rock Maple Apartments | One Bedroom (EG) | 1BR,1BA | $1,340 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer West Olympia, WA
As of September 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Outer West Olympia area is the $1.76 price per square foot 3BR/2.5BA Model at Forest Park Townhomes in the in the Wellington West neighborhood starting from $2,750. The second greatest value Outer West 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 West Olympia apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Park Townhomes | 3BR/2.5BA | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.76 |
| Breckenridge Heights | Strafford | 3BR,2BA | $1.81 |
| Woodbury Crossing Apartments and Townhomes | 2bed 2bath apartment | 2BR,2BA | $2.11 |
| Twin Peaks Apartments | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.92 |
| Sherwood Glen | 2X1 RENOVATED | 2BR,1BA | $2.04 |
| Woodland | Alder | 1BR,1BA | $1.90 |
| Cambridge Court | 1 Bed 1 Bath B | 1BR,1BA | $1.75 |
| Crowne Pointe Apartments | The Shire | 2BR,1BA | $1.77 |
| Overlander | Pathfinder | 1BR,1BA | $2.12 |
| Abalon Pointe | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.79 |
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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 $1,340.
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 $1,596.
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 15 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 $140 which is $1,456 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Outer West Olympia.
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