
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Tumwater, WA from $600 (28 Rentals)
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Rockwell Place Apartments

Alpine Village

Views on Fifth

Stuart Place

Cedar Pointe Apartments

Heritage Park Apartments
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Crowne Pointe Apartments

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123-4th

Boardwalk Senior Affordable Apartments

Stateside Flats

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401 Union

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Capitol Terrace

Evergreen Park Apartments

Timbers West
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Fern Ridge

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Tumwater, WA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Tumwater?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Tumwater Studio Apartments | $1,545 | $1,000 | $2,009 |
| Cheap Tumwater 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,744 | $1,198 | $3,250 |
| Cheap Tumwater 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,035 | $1,350 | $4,990 |
| Cheap Tumwater 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,243 | $1,595 | $3,035 |
| Cheap Tumwater 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,893 | $2,245 | $3,190 |
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Cheapest Available Tumwater Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Tumwater, WA is a Studio unit found at Views on Fifth in the Wellington West neighborhood priced from $1,000. 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 Tumwater apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Views on Fifth | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,000 |
| Stuart Place | s.440 | 1BR,1BA | $1,076 |
| Cedar Pointe Apartments | 1 Bed / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| Heritage Park Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,155 |
| Cunningham Building | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,190 |
| Crowne Pointe Apartments | The Saxon | 1BR,1BA | $1,198 |
| Brentwood Apartments | one bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| 123-4th | A9 | Studio,1BA | $1,275 |
| Boardwalk Senior Affordable Apartments | A4 | 1BR,1BA | $1,299 |
| Sherwood Glen | 1X1 CLASSIC | 1BR,1BA | $1,374 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Tumwater, WA
As of January 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Tumwater area is the $1.55 price per square foot 3 Bedroom 2.5 Bath Townhome Model at Parkside Executive Townhomes at Briggs in the in the Wellington West neighborhood starting from $2,625. The second greatest value Tumwater apartment is the 3 Beds / 2.5 Baths Model at Forest Park Townhomes starting at $2,550 with a $1.64 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkside Executive Townhomes at Briggs | 3 Bedroom 2.5 Bath Townhome | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.55 |
| Forest Park Townhomes | 3 Beds / 2.5 Baths | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.64 |
| 350 North Apartments | Large 2-Bed/2-Bath Ground Floor | 2BR,2BA | $1.81 |
| Woodbury Crossing Apartments and Townhomes | 2bed 2bath townhome | 2BR,2BA | $1.93 |
| Copper Leaf Residences | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.74 |
| Crescent Point | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.77 |
| Evergreen Vista I & II Apartments | 3 Beds, 2 baths | 3BR,2BA | $1.58 |
| Breckenridge Heights | Brittany | 2BR,1BA | $1.81 |
| Abalon Pointe | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.92 |
| Sherwood Glen | 1X1 CLASSIC | 1BR,1BA | $1.80 |
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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 Views on Fifth listed at $1,000.
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 $1,350 at Boardwalk Senior Affordable Apartments.
What is the most affordable Tumwater Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Tumwater Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Heritage Park Apartments and starts from $1,595.
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Everything is a negotiation in real estate!