
Cheap Apartments for Rent near Orcas, WA from $500 (41 Rentals)
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Stanford Apartments

Samish Station 1 & 2

Samish Station III

The Calypso at Samish Hill

The Sandpiper

The Village Apartments

Inglewood Apartments
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Mahogany Manor

Harvard Suites

Edgemont

Monterra Apartments

Opera House

Kendal Court

Park Place Apartments

Madrona
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The Meadows

Parallel 49

Heather Ridge

Bella Mar Apartments

Padden Creek

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Blair Park
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Orca 2 Apartments

The Millworks

The Corner Apartments

MARKETplace

Maritime Heritage

816 20th St

1100 N. Forest Street

2073 Cherry St
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625 Marine Dr

1500 E Victor St

5786 Portal Way

500 Square

Sehome Court Apartments

40 Bellwether

451 Point Caution Dr

2173 Sunnybrook Ln
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808 20th St
Orcas, WA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Orcas?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orcas Studio Apartments | $1,490 | $1,350 | $1,695 |
| Orcas 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,782 | $1,300 | $2,650 |
| Orcas 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,101 | $850 | $7,200 |
| Orcas 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,305 | $900 | $2,605 |
| Orcas 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,603 | $700 | $3,740 |
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Cheapest Available Orcas Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Orcas, WA is a 4 Beds unit found at Taylor Heights in the WWU neighborhood priced from $795. Stanford Apartments in the WWU neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,300. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Orcas apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor Heights | 4x2 - By the Bedroom | 4BR,2BA | $795 |
| Stanford Apartments | McKenzie up, small K | 1BR,1BA | $1,300 |
| The Calypso at Samish Hill | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,395 |
| The Village Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,400 |
| The Sandpiper | Studio/1BA | Studio,1BA | $1,400 |
| Maritime Heritage | Studio (470-489sqft) | Studio,1BA | $1,425 |
| Edgemont | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,505 |
| Opera House | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,525 |
| Park Place Apartments | Open 1 ( Studio + Den) | Studio,1BA | $1,595 |
| Madrona | 0bed/1bath | Studio,1BA | $1,600 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Orcas, WA and Nearby
As of July 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Orcas area is the $0.69 price per square foot 4x2 D2 Model at Stateside in the in the WWU neighborhood starting from $799. The second greatest value Orcas apartment is the 4x2 - By the Bedroom Model at University Heights starting at $810 with a $0.74 price per square foot in the WWU neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Orcas apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stateside | 4x2 D2 | 4BR,2BA | $0.69 |
| University Heights | 4x2 - By the Bedroom | 4BR,2BA | $0.74 |
| The U | 4x2 - By the Bedroom | 4BR,2BA | $0.70 |
| Driftwell on Old Fairhaven | 2 Bed, 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.08 |
| Harvard Suites | 3-Bed 2-Bath | 3BR,2BA | $2.40 |
| Viking Gardens | 4x2 - By the Bedroom | 4BR,2BA | $0.75 |
| Heather Ridge | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.09 |
| Inglewood Apartments | 2-Bed 1-Bath Apartment Renovated | 2BR,1BA | $2.28 |
| Monterra Apartments | 2-Bedroom Apartment - R | 2BR,1BA | $2.30 |
| The Village Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.20 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Orcas Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Orcas?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Orcas is at The Calypso at Samish Hill listed at $1,395.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Orcas Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Orcas Apartment is $1,300 at Stanford Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Orcas Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Orcas is starting from $1,775 at Heather Ridge.
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