Cheap Homes for Rent in Thurston County, WA from $1,000 (13 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in Thurston County.

property at 4811 Rural Rd SW

$1,470 - $1,770

1 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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4811 Rural Rd SW

TumwaterWA98512
property at 1609 7th Ave SE

$1,515

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Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1609 7th Ave SE, Unit B

1609 7th Ave SE
OlympiaWA98501

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Cheapest Available Thurston County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Thurston County, WA is a Studio unit found at Cunningham Building in the South Westside neighborhood priced from $1,025. Stuart Place in the Wellington West neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,076. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Thurston County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cunningham Building0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,025
Stuart Places.4401BR,1BA$1,076
Brentwood 509 Apartments1 BR/ 1 BA1BR,1BA$1,100
Dawcrest Apartments1BR / 1 BA1BR,1BA$1,200
Brentwood Apartmentsone bedroom1BR,1BA$1,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Thurston County, WA

As of July 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Thurston County area is the $1.72 price per square foot B2 Model at Wyndstone Apartments in the in the Tahoma Meadow neighborhood starting from $1,950. The second greatest value Thurston County apartment is the 2BR/2.0BA Model at Copper Leaf Residences starting at $1,940 with a $1.76 price per square foot in the Wellington West neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Thurston County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Wyndstone ApartmentsB22BR,2BA$1.72
Copper Leaf Residences2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.76
Capitol City Apartments2 x 12BR,1BA$1.79
Breckenridge HeightsCoventry2BR,2BA$1.50
Breckenridge ApartmentsWestbury2BR,2BA$1.67
6723 Kinwood Park Ln SE, Unit #46723 Kinwood Park Ln SE2BR,1BA$1.70
Copper TrailSpruce A2BR,1BA$1.62
Copper WoodRainier B2BR,1BA$1.73
Crowne Pointe ApartmentsThe Shire2BR,1BA$1.77
Dawcrest Apartments1BR / 1 BA1BR,1BA$1.71

Frequently Asked Questions about Thurston County

What type of rentals are currently available in Thurston County?

There are currently 361 Apartments for Rent in Thurston County, WA with pricing that ranges from $1,100 to $5,150. There are also 125 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Thurston County ranging from $1,050 to $3,975.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Thurston County?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Thurston County ranges from $1,050 to $3,975 with an average monthly rent of $2,423.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Thurston County?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Thurston County range from $1,700 to $3,150, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,100 to $3,495. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,595 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,011.

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