
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Rainier, WA from $1,200 (16 Rentals)
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Rainier, WA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Rainier?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Rainier Studio Apartments | $1,671 | $1,599 | $1,890 |
Rainier 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,735 | $1,215 | $2,124 |
Rainier 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,017 | $1,395 | $2,700 |
Rainier 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,368 | $2,000 | $2,895 |
Rainier 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,125 | $2,995 | $3,190 |
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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 $1,215. Emerald Greens in the Lexington neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,245. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Rainier apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Timbers Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,215 |
Emerald Greens | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,245 |
Capitol Club Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,245 |
Reserve at Lacey 55+ Affordable Living | 2 Bed 1 Bath (B18) | 2BR,1BA | $1,486 |
Lacey Park Apartments | Cozy and Comfortable | 1BR,1BA | $1,500 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rainier, WA and Nearby
As of June 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the Rainier area is the $1.69 price per square foot 3x3 Small Model at Chambers Reserve Townhomes in the in the Lexington neighborhood starting from $2,695. The second greatest value Rainier 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 Rainier apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Chambers Reserve Townhomes | 3x3 Small | 3BR,3BA | $1.69 |
Copper Leaf Residences | 3BR/2.0BA | 3BR,2BA | $1.67 |
Hudson at Mill Pond | Daylight A | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.93 |
Parkview Apartments | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.89 |
The Madison | Madison | 2BR,1BA | $1.86 |
Firwood Grove Apartment LLC | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.85 |
Nisqually Landing | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.85 |
Tustin Apartment Homes | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.68 |
Abbey Rowe Apartments | Soho | 1BR,1BA | $2.02 |
Wyndstone | Unit A | 1BR,2BA | $1.96 |
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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
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Rainier Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Rainier Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Rainier Apartment is $1,215 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 $1,486 at Reserve at Lacey 55+ Affordable Living.
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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