Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Westside Neighborhood of Olympia, WA from $850 (59 Rentals)

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property at 719 Division St NW
$1,510 - $1,711

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Base Rent$1,510 - $1,711
Total Monthly Price$1,510 - $1,711
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
Available Oct 1
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719 Division St NW

OlympiaWA98502
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The Goat
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$1,701 - $2,137

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Base Rent$1,701 - $2,137
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Goat

3311 6th Ave SWOlympia, WA 98502
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Coach Post LLC
2 Bedroom Apartments

Coach Post LLC

3633 7th 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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Capital Park
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Capital Park

2900 Limited Ln 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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Westman Mill
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Westman Mill

510 State Ave NEOlympia, WA 98501
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Stateside Flats
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Stateside Flats

210 Bethel St NEOlympia, WA 98506
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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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Fern Ridge
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Fern Ridge

1309 Fern St SWOlympia, WA 98502
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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 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 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 South Westside apartments for rent in Olympia, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Stuart Places.4401BR,1BA$1,076
Boardwalk Senior Affordable ApartmentsA51BR,1BA$1,099
Brentwood 509 Apartments1 BR/ 1 BA1BR,1BA$1,100
Annie's Studio's0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,190
Dawcrest Apartments1BR / 1 BA1BR,1BA$1,200
Brentwood Apartmentsone bedroom1BR,1BA$1,200
Westwater VillageThe Deschutes - No BalconyStudio,1BA$1,205
Heritage Park ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,205
123-4thA5-PlazaStudio,1BA$1,225
Market FlatsStudioStudio,1BA$1,250

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Westside, WA

As of September 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Westside area is the $1.76 price per square foot 3BR/2.5BA Model at Forest Park Townhomes in the in the South Westside neighborhood starting from $2,750. The second greatest value South Westside 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 South Westside apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Forest Park Townhomes3BR/2.5BA3BR,2.5BA$1.76
Breckenridge HeightsStrafford3BR,2BA$1.81
Twin Peaks Apartments2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.92
Sherwood Glen2X1 RENOVATED2BR,1BA$2.04
WoodlandAlder1BR,1BA$1.90
Cambridge Court1 Bed 1 Bath B1BR,1BA$1.75
Crowne Pointe ApartmentsThe Shire2BR,1BA$1.77
Abalon Pointe1x11BR,1BA$1.79
Dawcrest Apartments1BR / 1 BA1BR,1BA$1.71
Brentwood Apartmentsone bedroom1BR,1BA$1.94

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Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

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South Westside, Olympia, WA

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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 $1,250.

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

The cheapest apartment in South Westside is Stuart Place which is listed at $1,076, while the average apartment in South Westside costs $1,595.

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 $133 which is $1,462 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Westside.

Expert Rental Resources

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

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Practical Tips for Renters: How to Identify a Great Rental and Avoid Red Flags

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First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently

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