Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Westside Neighborhood of Olympia, WA from $900 (24 Rentals)
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South Westside, Olympia, WA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Westside?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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South Westside Studio Apartments | $1,317 | $1,150 | $1,730 |
South Westside 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,510 | $1,099 | $2,209 |
South Westside 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,870 | $1,356 | $2,835 |
South Westside 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,392 | $1,646 | $3,010 |
South Westside 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,081 | $3,025 | $3,120 |
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There are currently 24 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the South Westside Neighborhood of Olympia, WA.
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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. Heritage Park Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,150. Here are the most affordable South Westside apartments for rent in Olympia, WA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Stuart Place | s.440 | 1BR,1BA | $1,076 |
Heritage Park Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,150 |
Market Flats | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,200 |
The Malt House Apartment Homes | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,225 |
Westman Mills | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,250 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Westside, WA
As of June 20, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Westside 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 South Westside apartment is the Traditional Model Model at Firwood Manor starting at $1,395 with a $1.41 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Forest Park Townhomes | 3 Beds / 2.5 Baths | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.64 |
Firwood Manor | Traditional Model | 2BR,1BA | $1.41 |
The Easterly | 2 Bedroom / 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.04 |
Woodland | Birch | 1BR,1BA | $1.97 |
Capitol Crossing | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.93 |
The Goat | C1 | 2BR,2BA | $2.27 |
Cambridge Court | 1 Bed 1 Bath B | 1BR,1BA | $1.63 |
Overlander | Pathfinder | 1BR,1BA | $2.15 |
Breckenridge Heights | Windsor | 1BR,1BA | $1.94 |
Abalon Pointe Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.92 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSouth Westside, Olympia, WA
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
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Getting Around the South Westside Neighborhood in Olympia, WA
Walk Score®
58 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
55 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
39 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $1,405.
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 $3,100.
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 6 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 $248 which is $2,852 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Westside.
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