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

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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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The Elks Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Elks Apartments

609-613 Capitol Way SOlympia, WA 98501
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The Lurana
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Lurana

215 Columbia St NWOlympia, WA 98501
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Lakeridge Regency
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lakeridge Regency

2008 Evergreen Park Dr SWOlympia, WA 98502
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Firwood Manor
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. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Stuart Places.4401BR,1BA$1,076
Heritage Park ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,150
Market FlatsStudioStudio,1BA$1,200
The Malt House Apartment Homes0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,225
Westman MillsStudioStudio,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Forest Park Townhomes3 Beds / 2.5 Baths3BR,2.5BA$1.64
Firwood ManorTraditional Model2BR,1BA$1.41
The Easterly2 Bedroom / 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.04
WoodlandBirch1BR,1BA$1.97
Capitol Crossing2x22BR,2BA$1.93
The GoatC12BR,2BA$2.27
Cambridge Court1 Bed 1 Bath B1BR,1BA$1.63
OverlanderPathfinder1BR,1BA$2.15
Breckenridge HeightsWindsor1BR,1BA$1.94
Abalon Pointe Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.92

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
South Westside, Olympia, WA

Ranked #16

Among neighborhoods in Olympia, WA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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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!

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

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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