Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Capitol Neighborhood of Olympia, WA from $1,000 (56 Rentals)

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1609 7th Ave SE, Unit B

1609 7th Ave 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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Timbers West
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Timbers West

1714 Evergreen Park Ct SWOlympia, WA 98502
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Evergreen Villages
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Evergreen Villages

505 Division St NWOlympia, WA 98502
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Market Flats
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Market Flats

310 Capitol WayOlympia, WA 98501
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Elks Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Elks Apartments

609-613 Capitol Way SOlympia, WA 98501

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Fern Ridge
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Fern Ridge

1309 Fern St SWOlympia, WA 98502
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The Ridge Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Ridge Apartments

2008 Evergreen Park Dr SWOlympia, WA 98502
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Capital Park
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Capital Park

2900 Limited Ln NWOlympia, WA 98502
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Olympia Village
1 Bedroom Apartments

Olympia Village

900 Fairview St SEOlympia, WA 98501
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Campus Lofts
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Campus Lofts

510-512 12th Ave SEOlympia, WA 98501
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The Madrone
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Madrone

120 Water St NWOlympia, WA 98501
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Firwood Manor
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Firwood Manor

1400 Evergreen Park Dr SWOlympia, WA 98502
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South Capitol, Olympia, WA Local Guide

Cheapest Available South Capitol Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Capitol area of Olympia, WA is a Studio unit found at Cunningham Building priced from $1,025. Stuart Place has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,076. Here are the most affordable South Capitol apartments for rent in Olympia, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cunningham Building0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,025
Stuart Places.4401BR,1BA$1,076
Brentwood 509 Apartments1 BR/ 1 BA1BR,1BA$1,100
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
Westwater VillageThe DeschutesStudio,1BA$1,201
Market FlatsStudioStudio,1BA$1,250
Capitol House ApartmentsUnit #1231BR,1BA$1,295

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Capitol, WA

As of July 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Capitol area is the $1.76 price per square foot 2BR/2.0BA Model at Copper Leaf Residences in the in the Wellington West neighborhood starting from $1,940. The second greatest value South Capitol apartment is the Westbury Model at Breckenridge Apartments starting at $1,725 with a $1.67 price per square foot in the Wellington West neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Capitol apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Copper Leaf Residences2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.76
Breckenridge ApartmentsWestbury2BR,2BA$1.67
Breckenridge HeightsCoventry2BR,2BA$1.50
Lansdale Pointe ApartmentsThe Ridgewood3BR,2BA$1.79
Stonebrook Apartments and Townhomes2 Bedroom 1 Bath Large2BR,1BA$1.93
Sherwood Glen2X1 CLASSIC2BR,1BA$1.93
Cambridge Court1 Bed 1 Bath B1BR,1BA$1.90
Crowne Pointe ApartmentsThe Shire2BR,1BA$1.77
Abalon Pointe1x11BR,1BA$1.92
Dawcrest Apartments1BR / 1 BA1BR,1BA$1.71

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team of engineers and researchers is happy to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Olympia. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, walking, and biking. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Capitol Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in South Capitol?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South Capitol is under $1,295.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Capitol?

The cheapest apartment in South Capitol is Stuart Place which is listed at $1,076, while the average apartment in South Capitol costs $2,358.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in South Capitol?

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 20 regular apartments in South Capitol 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 South Capitol?

Cheap apartments in South Capitol have an average cost of $481 which is $1,877 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Capitol.

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