Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Olympia Neighborhood of Olympia, WA from $400 (74 Rentals)

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123-4th
$1,185 - $2,195
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123-4th

123 4th Ave WOlympia, WA 98501
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Heritage Park Apartments
$1,205 - $1,675
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$305 - $775
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$900

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$1,205 - $1,675
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Apr 14

Heritage Park Apartments

1818 Evergreen Park Dr SWOlympia, WA 98502
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Stateside Flats
$1,400 - $1,750
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$1,290 - $1,640
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$110

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$1,400 - $1,750
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available May 21

Stateside Flats

210 Bethel St NEOlympia, WA 98506
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Sherwood Glen
$1,499
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Sherwood Glen

1221 Evergreen Park Dr SWOlympia, WA 98502
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Views on Fifth
$1,499 - $4,950
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$1,119 - $4,570
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$380

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$1,499 - $4,950
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Views on Fifth

410 5th AveOlympia, WA 98501
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Abalon Pointe
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$1,500 - $1,601
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$1,450 - $1,551
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$50

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$1,500 - $1,601
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Abalon Pointe

600 Black Lake Blvd SWOlympia, WA 98502
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Olympic Heights
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$1,509 - $1,950
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$1,509 - $1,950

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Olympic Heights

300 Kenyon St NWOlympia, WA 98502
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The Huntington Apartments
$1,575 - $2,150
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$1,500 - $2,075
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$1,575 - $2,150
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The Huntington Apartments

913 Lilly Rd NEOlympia, WA 98506
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Capitol Terrace
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Capitol Terrace

1517 Capitol Way SOlympia, WA 98501
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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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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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Mulberry Place
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Mulberry Place

501 Franz Anderson Rd SEOlympia, WA 98501
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Fern Ridge
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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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Abbey Lane
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Abbey Lane

522 Lilly Rd NEOlympia, WA 98506
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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
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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. Cedar Pointe Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,100. Here are the most affordable West Olympia apartments for rent in Olympia, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Stuart Places.4401BR,1BA$1,076
Cedar Pointe Apartments1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,100
123-4thA2Studio,1BA$1,185
Westwater VillageThe DeschutesStudio,1BA$1,187
Cunningham Building0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,190
Lawton ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,200
Brentwood Apartmentsone bedroom1BR,1BA$1,200
Market FlatsStudioStudio,1BA$1,225
The Malt House Apartment Homes0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,275
Westman Mills Townhome & ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,300

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Olympia, WA

As of April 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Olympia area is the $1.80 price per square foot 3BR/2.5BA Model at Forest Park Townhomes in the in the Wellington West neighborhood starting from $2,800. The second greatest value West Olympia apartment is the 2bed 2bath Townhome Model at Woodbury Crossing Apartments and Townhomes starting at $2,195 with a $1.93 price per square foot in the Wellington West 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 Townhomes3BR/2.5BA3BR,2.5BA$1.80
Woodbury Crossing Apartments and Townhomes2bed 2bath Townhome2BR,2BA$1.93
Copper TrailThree Bedroom Two Bath3BR,2BA$1.53
Crescent Point2x22BR,2BA$1.77
8Hundred West Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.91
Lansdale Pointe ApartmentsThe Ridgewood3BR,2BA$1.70
TribecaUnit B2BR,1BA$1.81
Cambridge Court1 Bed 1 Bath B1BR,1BA$1.90
Abalon Pointe1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.92
Suncrest2/12BR,1BA$1.93

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West Olympia, Olympia, WA

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

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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.

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 $1,300.

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 $2,334.

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 21 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 $286 which is $2,048 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Olympia.

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