
Cheap Apartments for Rent near Orcas, WA from $700 (43 Rentals)
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Monterra Apartments

Stanford Apartments

Samish Station 1 & 2

The Calypso at Samish Hill

The Village Apartments

The Sandpiper

Driftwell on Old Fairhaven
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Edgemont

Samish Station III

Madrona

Opera House
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The Meadows

Heather Ridge

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Bella Mar Apartments

Padden Creek
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5670 Correll Dr, Unit 101

Orca 2

The Millworks

The Corner Apartments

MARKETplace

Maritime Heritage

960 Harris Ave

4421 Sucia Dr
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1100 N. Forest Street

2073 Cherry St

5786 Portal Way

South Campus Place

1500 E Victor St

500 Square

Sehome Court Apartments

40 Bellwether
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910 Harris Ave

3437 Redwood Ave

Blair Park
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 | $1,500 | $1,350 | $1,675 |
| Orcas 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,671 | $1,300 | $2,400 |
| Orcas 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,034 | $850 | $2,855 |
| Orcas 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,282 | $900 | $3,025 |
| Orcas 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,508 | $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 1 Bed unit found at Stanford Apartments in the WWU neighborhood priced from $1,300. Bell Mall Villa 2 in the WWU neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,395. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Orcas apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stanford Apartments | McKenzie up, small K | 1BR,1BA | $1,300 |
| Bell Mall Villa 2 | 1x1 Deluxe Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1,395 |
| The Calypso at Samish Hill | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,395 |
| Maritime Heritage | Studio (380-424sqft.) | Studio,1BA | $1,395 |
| The Sandpiper | Studio/1BA | Studio,1BA | $1,400 |
| Driftwell on Old Fairhaven | Studio A | Studio,1BA | $1,454 |
| Parallel 49 | Studio_286 | Studio,1BA | $1,460 |
| Park Place Apartments | Open 1 ( Studio + Den) | Studio,1BA | $1,495 |
| Edgemont | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,505 |
| Monterra Apartments | 1-Bedroom Apartment - R | 1BR,1BA | $1,546 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Orcas, WA and Nearby
As of August 26, 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 $742 with a $0.67 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 | $0.67 |
| Harvard Suites | 3-Bed 2-Bath | 3BR,2BA | $2.45 |
| Viking Gardens | 4x2 - By the Bedroom | 4BR,2BA | $0.75 |
| Orca 2 | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.27 |
| Welcome to Orchard Meadows Apartments! | Welcome to Orchard Meadows Apartments! | 2BR,1BA | $2.10 |
| Alder Creek | 2 Bed 1 Bath Layout B | 2BR,1BA | $2.35 |
| Heather Ridge | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.09 |
| Inglewood Apartments | 2-Bed 1-Bath Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $2.18 |
| Kendal Court Apartments | 2/1 No Patio | 2BR,1BA | $2.16 |
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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 $1,695 at Kendal Court Apartments.
What is the most affordable Orcas Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Orcas Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Viking View and starts from $2,465.
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