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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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$1,700 - $2,195
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Overlander

1221 Mottman Rd SWTumwater, WA 98512
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The Rookery
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The Rookery

6504 Capitol Blvd SETumwater, WA 98501

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property at 615 Division St NW

$1,700

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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615 Division St NW

OlympiaWA98502

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Tumwater, WA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Tumwater Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Tumwater, WA is a 1 Bed unit found at Stuart Place in the Wellington West neighborhood priced from $1,076. 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 Tumwater apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Stuart Places.4401BR,1BA$1,076
Brentwood 509 Apartments1 BR/ 1 BA1BR,1BA$1,100
Cedar Pointe Apartments1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,100
Westwater VillageThe DeschutesStudio,1BA$1,150
Cunningham Building0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,190
Crowne Pointe ApartmentsThe Saxon1BR,1BA$1,198
Boardwalk Senior Affordable ApartmentsA41BR,1BA$1,199
Dawcrest Apartments1BR / 1 BA1BR,1BA$1,200
Brentwood Apartmentsone bedroom1BR,1BA$1,200
123-4thA5Studio,1BA$1,205

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Tumwater, WA

As of April 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Tumwater 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 Tumwater apartment is the 3BR/2.5BA Model at Forest Park Townhomes starting at $2,800 with a $1.80 price per square foot in the Wellington West neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Tumwater apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Copper Leaf ResidencesTownhome3BR,2.5BA$1.61
Forest Park Townhomes3BR/2.5BA3BR,2.5BA$1.80
350 North Apartments2-Bed/2-Bath North with Storage Unit2BR,2BA$1.88
Copper TrailThree Bedroom Two Bath3BR,2BA$1.53
8Hundred West Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.88
OverlanderExplorer2BR,1BA$1.85
Breckenridge ApartmentsChelsea2BR,1BA$1.78
Cambridge Court1 Bed 1 Bath B1BR,1BA$1.74
Abalon Pointe1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.92
Dawcrest Apartments1BR / 1 BA1BR,1BA$1.71

10 Hidden Costs of Renting You Should Budget for Before Signing a Lease

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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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The Ultimate Long-Distance Moving Checklist: Tips from a Real Estate Pro

Moving is tough, especially long-distance. Learn how to minimize stress & expenses with proven strategies from a real estate pro, covering everything from logistics to finances.

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Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting

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Tumwater, WA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Tumwater Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Tumwater?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Tumwater is at Westwater Village listed at $1,150.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Tumwater Apartment is $1,076 at Stuart Place.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Tumwater is starting from $1,300 at Brentwood 509 Apartments.

What is the most affordable Tumwater Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Tumwater Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Copper Trail and starts from $1,685.

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