Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Bay Drive Neighborhood of Olympia, WA from $1,000 (36 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
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Elks Apartments

609-613 Capitol Way SOlympia, WA 98501
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Evergreen Villages
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Evergreen Villages

505 Division St NWOlympia, WA 98502
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Lakeridge Regency
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lakeridge Regency

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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Olympia Village
1 Bedroom Apartments

Olympia Village

900 Fairview St SEOlympia, WA 98501
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Westman Mills
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Westman Mills

510 State Ave NEOlympia, WA 98501
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8Hundred West
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

8Hundred West

800 Alta St SWOlympia, 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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West Bay Drive, Olympia, WA Local Guide

Cheapest Available West Bay Drive Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Bay Drive area of Olympia, WA is a Studio unit found at Views on Fifth priced from $1,000. Stuart Place has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,076. Here are the most affordable West Bay Drive apartments for rent in Olympia, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Views on Fifth0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,000
Stuart Places.4401BR,1BA$1,076
Heritage Park ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,150
Cunningham Building0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,190
Boardwalk Senior Affordable ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1,259
123-4thA9Studio,1BA$1,275
Cedar Pointe Apartments1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,295
401 Union0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,400
Crowne Pointe ApartmentsThe Shire2BR,1BA$1,420
Capital Park1X11BR,1BA$1,475

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Bay Drive, WA

As of January 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Bay Drive area is the $1.58 price per square foot 3 Beds, 2 baths Model at Evergreen Vista I & II Apartments in the in the Wellington West neighborhood starting from $1,629. The second greatest value West Bay Drive apartment is the 2x1.5 Model at Capitol Crossing starting at $1,975 with a $2.24 price per square foot in the Wellington West neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Bay Drive apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Evergreen Vista I & II Apartments3 Beds, 2 baths3BR,2BA$1.58
Capitol Crossing2x1.52BR,1.5BA$2.24
WoodlandAlder1BR,1BA$1.96
The GoatC12BR,2BA$2.27
Olympic Heights2x1G Falcon Renovated2BR,1BA$2.29
Crowne Pointe ApartmentsThe Shire2BR,1BA$1.68
Butler CoveOak Renovated2BR,1BA$2.31
Cambridge Court1 Bed 1 Bath A1BR,1BA$1.98
Sherwood Glen1X1 CLASSIC1BR,1BA$2.10
Black Lake ApartmentsTUMWATER1BR,1BA$2.27

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
West Bay Drive, Olympia, WA

Ranked #26

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

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3.5
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Olympia. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and easy access to the parks, places to raise kids, raising pets, transit options, and other valuable search options. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Bay Drive Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in West Bay Drive?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in West Bay Drive is under $1,475.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Bay Drive?

The cheapest apartment in West Bay Drive is Stuart Place which is listed at $1,076, while the average apartment in West Bay Drive costs $1,995.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in West Bay Drive?

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 West Bay Drive 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 West Bay Drive?

Cheap apartments in West Bay Drive have an average cost of $153 which is $1,842 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Bay Drive.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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