Cheap Homes for Rent in Thurston County, WA from $1,000 (12 Rentals)

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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

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property at 1609 7th Ave SE

$1,547

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$1,547

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$1,547

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1609 7th Ave SE, Unit B, Unit B

1609 7th Ave SE
OlympiaWA98501
property at 429 Thomas St NW

$1,750

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$1,750

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$1,750

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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429 Thomas St NW

OlympiaWA98502

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Cheapest Available Thurston County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Thurston County, WA is a 1 Bed unit found at Cedar Pointe Apartments in the Wellington West neighborhood priced from $1,100. Brentwood 509 Apartments in the Wellington West neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,100. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Thurston County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cedar Pointe Apartments1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,100
Brentwood 509 Apartments1 BR/ 1 BA1BR,1BA$1,100
Stuart Place1.6451BR,1BA$1,153
Westwater VillageThe DeschutesStudio,1BA$1,187
Cunningham Building0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,190

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Thurston County, WA

As of May 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Thurston County area is the $1.61 price per square foot Townhome Model at Copper Leaf Residences in the in the Wellington West neighborhood starting from $2,750. The second greatest value Thurston County apartment is the 3 Bd / 3 Ba + 1-Car Garage Model at Chambers Reserve Townhomes starting at $2,545 with a $1.60 price per square foot in the Avonlea 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.
Copper Leaf ResidencesTownhome3BR,2.5BA$1.61
Chambers Reserve Townhomes3 Bd / 3 Ba + 1-Car Garage3BR,3BA$1.60
Leah's Landing3BR/2.5BA3BR,2.5BA$1.74
Bellwether Apartments3B 2B3BR,2BA$1.74
18708 Old Highway 99 SW, Unit 18708-A18708 Old Highway 99 SW2BR,1BA$1.48
Lansdale Pointe ApartmentsThe Ridgewood3BR,2BA$1.79
Firwood Grove Apartment LLC2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.69
The Rookery1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.67
Copper WoodSpruce B2BR,2BA$1.57
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 359 Apartments for Rent in Thurston County, WA with pricing that ranges from $1,100 to $3,570. There are also 107 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Thurston County ranging from $1,000 to $3,995.

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 $1,000 to $3,995 with an average monthly rent of $2,388.

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 $1,629 to $3,035, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,895 to $3,800. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,150 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,011.

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