
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Wellington West Neighborhood of Olympia, WA from $1,000 (32 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Wellington West area of Olympia.


Stuart Place

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Brentwood Apartments

Dawcrest Apartments

Heritage Park Apartments

123-4th
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Abalon Pointe

Cambridge Court

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Westman Mills

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Wellington West, Olympia, WA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Wellington West?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wellington West Studio Apartments | $1,398 | $1,164 | $2,699 |
| Wellington West 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,639 | $1,100 | $2,999 |
| Wellington West 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,033 | $1,300 | $5,150 |
| Wellington West 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,349 | $1,724 | $3,035 |
| Wellington West 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,299 | $3,299 | $3,299 |
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There are currently 32 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Wellington West Neighborhood of Olympia, WA.
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Cheapest Available Wellington West Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Wellington West area of Olympia, WA is a 1 Bed unit found at Brentwood 509 Apartments priced from $1,100. Stuart Place has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,153. Here are the most affordable Wellington West apartments for rent in Olympia, WA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brentwood 509 Apartments | 1 BR/ 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| Stuart Place | 1.645 | 1BR,1BA | $1,153 |
| Westwater Village | The Deschutes | Studio,1BA | $1,164 |
| Boardwalk Senior Affordable Apartments | A4 | 1BR,1BA | $1,199 |
| Dawcrest Apartments | 1BR / 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| Brentwood Apartments | one bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| Heritage Park Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| 123-4th | A5 | Studio,1BA | $1,205 |
| Market Flats | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,250 |
| The Malt House Apartment Homes | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,275 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wellington West, WA
As of June 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Wellington West area is the $1.61 price per square foot Townhome Model at Copper Leaf Residences in the in the Wellington West neighborhood starting from $2,750. The second greatest value Wellington West apartment is the 3 Bed 2.5 Bath Townhome Model at Parkside Executive Townhomes at Briggs starting at $2,845 with a $1.67 price per square foot in the Wellington West neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Wellington West apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copper Leaf Residences | Townhome | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.61 |
| Parkside Executive Townhomes at Briggs | 3 Bed 2.5 Bath Townhome | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.67 |
| Forest Park Townhomes | 3BR/2.5BA | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.80 |
| Breckenridge Apartments | Westbury | 2BR,2BA | $1.67 |
| Breckenridge Heights | Coventry | 2BR,2BA | $1.50 |
| Cambridge Court | 1 Bed 1 Bath B | 1BR,1BA | $1.75 |
| Crowne Pointe Apartments | The Shire | 2BR,1BA | $1.77 |
| Dawcrest Apartments | 1BR / 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.71 |
| Heritage Park Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.85 |
| Stuart Place | 1.621 | 1BR,1BA | $1.86 |
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Lifestyle Ratings
ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities across the United States including Wellington West, Olympia, and the greater Olympia area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Wellington West Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Wellington West?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Wellington West is under $1,275.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Wellington West?
The cheapest apartment in Wellington West is Brentwood 509 Apartments which is listed at $1,100, while the average apartment in Wellington West costs $3,299.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Wellington West?
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 11 regular apartments in Wellington West 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 Wellington West?
Cheap apartments in Wellington West have an average cost of $127 which is $3,172 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Wellington West.
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