Cheap Apartments for Rent in Tumwater, WA from $600 (19 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
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Elks Apartments

609-613 Capitol Way SOlympia, WA 98501
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The Lurana
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Lurana

215 Columbia St NWOlympia, WA 98501

Tumwater, WA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Tumwater, WA

Pricing Updated: 06/14/2025

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$2,550$1,15326

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Stuart Places.4401BR,1BA$1,076
Heritage Park ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,150
Market FlatsStudioStudio,1BA$1,200
The Malt House Apartment Homes0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,225
Alpine VillageStudioStudio,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Forest Park Townhomes3 Beds / 2.5 Baths3BR,2.5BA$1.64
Copper Leaf Residences3BR/2.0BA3BR,2BA$1.67
Hearthstone2 Bed 2.5 Bath2BR,2.5BA$2.00
Woodbury Crossing Apartments and Townhomes2bed 2bath apartment2BR,2BA$1.86
Firwood ManorTraditional Model2BR,1BA$1.41
WoodlandBirch1BR,1BA$1.92
Cambridge Court1 Bed 1 Bath B1BR,1BA$1.98
OverlanderPathfinder1BR,1BA$2.15
Abalon Pointe Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.92
Capitol Steps1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.06

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Tumwater, WA

Ranked #35

Among cities in Washington for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet 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

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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