Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Olympia Neighborhood of Olympia, WA from $400 (15 Rentals)

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Ashwood Downs Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Ashwood Downs Apartments

1900 Ashwood Downs Ln SEOlympia, WA 98501
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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 Coves
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Coves

940 Fairmount AveShelton, WA 98584
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Pine Garden Apartments
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Pine Garden Apartments

3000 Johns Prairie RdShelton, WA 98584
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West Olympia, Olympia, WA Local Guide

Cheapest Available West Olympia Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Olympia 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 West Olympia 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
Alpine VillageStudioStudio,1BA$1,240

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Olympia, WA

As of June 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Olympia area is the $1.64 price per square foot 3 Beds / 2.5 Baths Model at Forest Park Townhomes in the in the South Westside neighborhood starting from $2,550. The second greatest value West Olympia apartment is the 3BR/2.0BA Model at Copper Leaf Residences starting at $2,375 with a $1.67 price per square foot in the Downtown Olympia neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Olympia 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
Copper Leaf Residences3BR/2.0BA3BR,2BA$1.67
WoodlandConifer2BR,2BA$1.57
Parkview Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.89
TribecaUnit C2BR,2BA$1.79
Woodbury Crossing Apartments and Townhomes2bed 2bath apartment2BR,2BA$1.86
Firwood ManorTraditional Model2BR,1BA$1.41
The Huntington ApartmentsRenovated 2 bed 2 bath2BR,2BA$1.80
Abalon Pointe Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.74
Cambridge Court1 Bed 1 Bath B1BR,1BA$1.98

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
West Olympia, Olympia, WA

Ranked #3

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com is proud to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Olympia. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and proximity to parks, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and much more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Getting Around the West Olympia Neighborhood in Olympia, WA

Walk Score®

49 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

48 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

31 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Olympia Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in West Olympia?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in West Olympia is under $1,395.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Olympia?

The cheapest apartment in West Olympia is Stuart Place which is listed at $1,076, while the average apartment in West Olympia costs $3,375.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in West Olympia?

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 Olympia 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 Olympia?

Cheap apartments in West Olympia have an average cost of $216 which is $3,159 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Olympia.

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