Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Westside Neighborhood of Olympia, WA from $1,000 (55 Rentals)

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The Goat
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$1,697 - $2,472
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Goat

3311 6th Ave SWOlympia, WA 98502
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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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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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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 Westside, Olympia, WA Local Guide

Cheapest Available South Westside Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Westside area of Olympia, WA is a Studio unit found at Cunningham Building priced from $1,025. 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 South Westside apartments for rent in Olympia, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cunningham Building0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,025
Boardwalk Senior Affordable ApartmentsA41BR,1BA$1,099
Brentwood 509 Apartments1 BR/ 1 BA1BR,1BA$1,100
Stuart Place1.6451BR,1BA$1,153
Westwater VillageThe DeschutesStudio,1BA$1,187
Dawcrest Apartments1BR / 1 BA1BR,1BA$1,200
Brentwood Apartmentsone bedroom1BR,1BA$1,200
123-4thA5Studio,1BA$1,205
Market FlatsStudioStudio,1BA$1,250
The Malt House Apartment Homes0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,275

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Westside, WA

As of June 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Westside area is the $1.73 price per square foot 3BR/2.5BA Model at Forest Park Townhomes in the in the Wellington West neighborhood starting from $2,700. The second greatest value South Westside 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 Westside apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Forest Park Townhomes3BR/2.5BA3BR,2.5BA$1.73
Breckenridge ApartmentsWestbury2BR,2BA$1.67
Breckenridge HeightsCoventry2BR,2BA$1.50
8Hundred West Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.88
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
Stuart Place1.6211BR,1BA$1.86
Brentwood Apartmentsone bedroom1BR,1BA$1.94

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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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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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
South Westside, Olympia, WA

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

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com is happy to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Olympia. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for easy access to the parks, luxury housing options, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendliness, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Westside Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in South Westside?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South Westside is under $1,275.

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

The cheapest apartment in South Westside is Boardwalk Senior Affordable Apartments which is listed at $1,099, while the average apartment in South Westside costs $2,250.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in South Westside?

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 South Westside 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 Westside?

Cheap apartments in South Westside have an average cost of $171 which is $2,079 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Westside.

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.

Articles, How-To's, and Tips

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

Written by: Robin Stewart

Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.

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Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units

Written by: Robin Stewart

Adaptive reuse is when a commercial property is converted and repurposed. The real estate industry has embraced a growing number of these projects.

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Neighborhood and Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent

Written by: Robin Stewart

Apartment-hunting can be a gargantuan task. Renters have a wish list of items—some luxuries, some necessities—but finding what you seek in the right place is perhaps the most important part of the journey.