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

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in West Olympia?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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West Olympia Studio Apartments | $1,331 | $1,150 | $1,736 |
West Olympia 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,590 | $1,099 | $2,475 |
West Olympia 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,959 | $1,356 | $3,695 |
West Olympia 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,305 | $1,595 | $3,010 |
West Olympia 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,096 | $2,245 | $3,435 |
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There are currently 15 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the West Olympia Neighborhood of Olympia, WA.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Stuart Place | s.440 | 1BR,1BA | $1,076 |
Heritage Park Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,150 |
Market Flats | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,200 |
The Malt House Apartment Homes | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,225 |
Alpine Village | Studio | Studio,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Forest Park Townhomes | 3 Beds / 2.5 Baths | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.64 |
Copper Leaf Residences | 3BR/2.0BA | 3BR,2BA | $1.67 |
Woodland | Conifer | 2BR,2BA | $1.57 |
Parkview Apartments | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.89 |
Tribeca | Unit C | 2BR,2BA | $1.79 |
Woodbury Crossing Apartments and Townhomes | 2bed 2bath apartment | 2BR,2BA | $1.86 |
Firwood Manor | Traditional Model | 2BR,1BA | $1.41 |
The Huntington Apartments | Renovated 2 bed 2 bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.80 |
Abalon Pointe Apartments | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.74 |
Cambridge Court | 1 Bed 1 Bath B | 1BR,1BA | $1.98 |
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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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
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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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