Cheap Apartments for Rent in Tumwater, WA from $600 (20 Rentals)

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Capitol Terrace
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Capitol Terrace

1517 Capitol Way SOlympia, WA 98501
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Timbers West
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Timbers West

1714 Evergreen Park Ct SWOlympia, WA 98502
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The Elks Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Elks Apartments

609-613 Capitol Way SOlympia, WA 98501
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Evergreen Villages
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Evergreen Villages

505 Division St NWOlympia, WA 98502
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Tumwater, WA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Tumwater, WA

Pricing Updated: 01/28/2026

Current 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:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Carlyon North$2,225$899438

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 $899. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Views on Fifth0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$899
Stuart Places.4401BR,1BA$1,076
Cedar Pointe Apartments1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,100
Cunningham Building0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,190
Brentwood Apartmentsone bedroom1BR,1BA$1,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Tumwater, WA

As of January 28, 2026 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 Wellington West neighborhood starting from $2,550. The second greatest value Tumwater apartment is the The Westminster Model at Crowne Pointe Apartments starting at $1,629 with a $1.28 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.
Forest Park Townhomes3 Beds / 2.5 Baths3BR,2.5BA$1.64
Crowne Pointe ApartmentsThe Westminster3BR,2BA$1.28
Parkview Apartments3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.88
350 North ApartmentsLarge 2-Bed/2-Bath Ground Floor2BR,2BA$1.81
Woodbury Crossing Apartments and Townhomes2bed 2bath townhome2BR,2BA$1.93
Copper Leaf Residences2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.74
WoodlandBirch1BR,1BA$1.85
Cambridge Court1 Bed 1 Bath B1BR,1BA$1.74
Abalon Pointe1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.92
Suncrest2/12BR,1BA$1.93

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Tumwater, WA

Ranked #27

Among cities in Washington for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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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 $1,400.

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 $2,225.

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 24 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 $486 which is $1,739 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Tumwater.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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18 Must-Ask Rental Tour Questions That Reveal the Truth about a Property

Written by: Lauren Harrington

Renting your next home can feel thrilling and overwhelming at the same time.

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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment

Written by: Bob Mallory

Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.