Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Bay Drive Neighborhood of Olympia, WA from $1,000 (42 Rentals)

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property at 302 Fir St NE

$1,275

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$1,275

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Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 1

302 Fir St NE

OlympiaWA98506

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property at 1609 7th Ave SE

$1,547

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$1,547

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$1,547

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1609 7th Ave SE, Unit B

1609 7th Ave SE
OlympiaWA98501

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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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Elks Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Elks Apartments

609-613 Capitol Way SOlympia, WA 98501
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Fern Ridge
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Fern Ridge

1309 Fern St SWOlympia, WA 98502
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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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Capital Park
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Capital Park

2900 Limited Ln NWOlympia, WA 98502
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Olympia Village
1 Bedroom Apartments

Olympia Village

900 Fairview St SEOlympia, WA 98501
Senior Living
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The Madrone
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Madrone

120 Water St NWOlympia, WA 98501

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 Cunningham Building priced from $1,025. Brentwood 509 Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,100. Here are the most affordable West Bay Drive apartments for rent in Olympia, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cunningham Building0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,025
Brentwood 509 Apartments1 BR/ 1 BA1BR,1BA$1,100
Stuart Place1.6451BR,1BA$1,153
Westwater VillageThe DeschutesStudio,1BA$1,164
Boardwalk Senior Affordable ApartmentsA41BR,1BA$1,199
Dawcrest Apartments1BR / 1 BA1BR,1BA$1,200
Brentwood Apartmentsone bedroom1BR,1BA$1,200
Heritage Park Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,200
123-4thA5Studio,1BA$1,205
Market FlatsStudioStudio,1BA$1,250

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Bay Drive, WA

As of June 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Bay Drive area is the $1.88 price per square foot 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at 8Hundred West Apartments in the in the Wellington West neighborhood starting from $1,925. The second greatest value West Bay Drive apartment is the 1 Bed 1 Bath B Model at Cambridge Court starting at $1,505 with a $1.75 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.
8Hundred West Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.88
Cambridge Court1 Bed 1 Bath B1BR,1BA$1.75
Crowne Pointe ApartmentsThe Shire2BR,1BA$1.77
Abalon Pointe1x11BR,1BA$1.92
Dawcrest Apartments1BR / 1 BA1BR,1BA$1.71
Elks Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath Large1BR,1BA$1.95
Capitol House ApartmentsUnit #1021BR,1BA$2.04
Heritage Park Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.85
Stuart Place1.6211BR,1BA$1.86
Brentwood Apartmentsone bedroom1BR,1BA$1.94

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
West Bay Drive, Olympia, WA

Ranked #23

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

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4.0
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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 $1,250.

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

The cheapest apartment in West Bay Drive is Brentwood 509 Apartments which is listed at $1,100, while the average apartment in West Bay Drive costs $2,250.

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 8 regular apartments in West Bay Drive that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Neighborhood and Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent

Written by: Robin Stewart

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A Seasoned Property Manager's Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Your Deposit Back

Written by: Lauren Harrington

I’m going to talk with you as a seasoned property manager and friend. So, let’s start with your security deposit. I want you to think about this guide as insider information. You deserve your deposit back.

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This article is based on first-hand experience managing apartment communities and helping renters adapt to their spaces after moving in.