Cheap Apartments for Rent in Rainier, WA from $1,200 (14 Rentals)

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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Emerald Greens

7917 Martin Way ELacey, WA 98503
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Tanglewood Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Tanglewood Apartments

7817-7831 Samurai Dr SEOlympia, WA 98503
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Cheapest Available Rainier Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Rainier, WA is a 1 Bed unit found at The Timbers Apartments in the Avonlea neighborhood priced from $1,240. Capitol Club Apartments in the Lexington neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,325. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Rainier apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Timbers Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,240
Capitol Club ApartmentsOne Bedroom Deluxe1BR,1BA$1,325
Lacey Park ApartmentsEasily AffordableStudio,1BA$1,400
The Dakota1 Bed 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,516
Martingale ApartmentsStudio S1Studio,1BA$1,555

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rainier, WA and Nearby

As of September 07, 2025 the best value apartment in the Rainier area is the $1.46 price per square foot 3 Story Townhouse Model at Parkside Executive Townhomes at Briggs in the in the Wellington West neighborhood starting from $2,760. The second greatest value Rainier apartment is the 3x3 Large Model at Chambers Reserve Townhomes starting at $2,895 with a $1.63 price per square foot in the Avonlea neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Rainier apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Parkside Executive Townhomes at Briggs3 Story Townhouse4BR,2.5BA$1.46
Chambers Reserve Townhomes3x3 Large3BR,3BA$1.63
Copper Leaf Residences3BR/2.0BA3BR,2BA$1.67
Parkview Apartments3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.87
Wyndstone ApartmentsB22BR,2BA$1.76
Meadowscape2x2 - D12BR,2BA$1.91
Nisqually Landing ApartmentsC2 (2x2)2BR,2BA$1.93
Tustin Apartment Homes2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.68
Trailside340 2X1 T2BR,1BA$1.97
Wilderness West Apartments2B 1B2BR,1BA$1.98

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Rainier, WA

Ranked #84

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around Rainier, WA

Walk Score®

24 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

42 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Rainier Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Rainier?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Rainier is at Lacey Park Apartments listed at $1,400.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Rainier Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Rainier Apartment is $1,240 at The Timbers Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Rainier Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Rainier is starting from $1,395 at The Timbers Apartments.

What is the most affordable Rainier Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Rainier Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Tustin Apartment Homes and starts from $1,899.

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