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Yelm Creek Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Yelm Creek Apartments

16516 Creek Ln SEYelm, WA 98597
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314 Washington Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

314 Washington Ave

314 Washington Ave SWYelm, WA 98597
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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

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Emerald Greens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Emerald Greens

7917 Martin Way ELacey, WA 98503
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Tanglewood Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Tanglewood Apartments

7817-7831 Samurai Dr SEOlympia, WA 98503
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College Park
2 Bedroom Apartments

College Park

3307 College St SELacey, WA 98503
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Yelm, WA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Yelm, WA

Pricing Updated: 09/05/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Yelm, 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 Yelm Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Tahoma Meadow$2,795$2,49513

Cheapest Available Yelm Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Yelm, WA is a 1 Bed unit found at The Timbers Apartments in the Avonlea neighborhood priced from $1,240. Lacey Park Apartments in the Avonlea neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,400. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Yelm apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Timbers Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,240
Lacey Park ApartmentsEasily AffordableStudio,1BA$1,400
Britton PlacePLAN A - STUDIOStudio,1BA$1,474
Martingale ApartmentsStudio S1Studio,1BA$1,555
Trax at DuPont Station ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,595

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Yelm, WA

As of September 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the Yelm area is the $1.63 price per square foot 3x3 Large Model at Chambers Reserve Townhomes in the in the Avonlea neighborhood starting from $2,895. The second greatest value Yelm apartment is the 2B 2B large Model at Regency Apartments starting at $2,030 with a $1.75 price per square foot in the Lexington neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Yelm apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Chambers Reserve Townhomes3x3 Large3BR,3BA$1.63
Regency Apartments2B 2B large2BR,2BA$1.75
Wyndstone ApartmentsB22BR,2BA$1.76
Olympus Court ApartmentsThe Hera2BR,2BA$2.06
The MadisonMadison2BR,1BA$2.09
Nisqually Landing ApartmentsC2 (2x2)2BR,2BA$1.93
Tustin Apartment Homes2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.68
Smyth2x12BR,1BA$2.03
Wilderness West Apartments2B 1B2BR,1BA$1.98
The Timbers Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.86

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Getting Around Yelm, WA

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38 / 100

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41 / 100

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Minimal bike infrastructure

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Yelm Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Yelm?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Yelm is at Lacey Park Apartments listed at $1,400.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Yelm Apartment is $1,500 at Lacey Park Apartments.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Yelm is starting from $1,395 at The Timbers Apartments.

What is the most affordable Yelm Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Yelm Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Tustin Apartment Homes and starts from $1,899.

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