
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Tumwater, WA from $600 (19 Rentals)
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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 |
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Cheap Tumwater Studio Apartments | $1,320 | $1,150 | $1,730 |
Cheap Tumwater 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,559 | $1,099 | $2,209 |
Cheap Tumwater 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,946 | $1,356 | $2,835 |
Cheap Tumwater 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,429 | $1,646 | $3,149 |
Cheap Tumwater 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,064 | $2,245 | $3,345 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Tumwater, WA
Pricing Updated: 06/14/2025Current apartment rentals in the Tumwater, WA area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Tumwater Apartments for rent:
Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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Carlyon North | $2,550 | $1,153 | 26 |
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 South Westside neighborhood priced from $1,076. Heritage Park Apartments in the Wellington West neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,150. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Tumwater apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Stuart Place | s.440 | 1BR,1BA | $1,076 |
Heritage Park Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,150 |
Market Flats | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,200 |
The Malt House Apartment Homes | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,225 |
Alpine Village | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,240 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Tumwater, WA
As of June 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Tumwater area is the $1.64 price per square foot 3 Beds / 2.5 Baths Model at Forest Park Townhomes in the in the South Westside neighborhood starting from $2,550. The second greatest value Tumwater 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 Tumwater apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Forest Park Townhomes | 3 Beds / 2.5 Baths | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.64 |
Copper Leaf Residences | 3BR/2.0BA | 3BR,2BA | $1.67 |
Hearthstone | 2 Bed 2.5 Bath | 2BR,2.5BA | $2.00 |
Woodbury Crossing Apartments and Townhomes | 2bed 2bath apartment | 2BR,2BA | $1.86 |
Firwood Manor | Traditional Model | 2BR,1BA | $1.41 |
Woodland | Birch | 1BR,1BA | $1.92 |
Cambridge Court | 1 Bed 1 Bath B | 1BR,1BA | $1.98 |
Overlander | Pathfinder | 1BR,1BA | $2.15 |
Abalon Pointe Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.92 |
Capitol Steps | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.06 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleTumwater, WA
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
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Getting Around Tumwater, WA
Walk Score®
41 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
42 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
26 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Tumwater Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Tumwater?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Tumwater is under $1,405.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Tumwater?
The cheapest apartment in Tumwater is Stuart Place which is listed at $1,076, while the average apartment in Tumwater costs $2,550.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Tumwater?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 6 regular apartments in Tumwater that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Tumwater?
Cheap apartments in Tumwater have an average cost of $775 which is $1,775 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Tumwater.
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