Cheap Apartments for Rent in Yelm, WA from $1,315 (46 Rentals)

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Wyndstone Apartments
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$1,595 - $2,275

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Base Rent$1,595 - $2,275
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Wyndstone Apartments

15025 Tahoma Blvd SEYelm, WA 98597
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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
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314 Washington Ave

314 Washington Ave SWYelm, WA 98597
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Britton Place
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$1,501 - $2,920

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Britton Place

6655 Britton Pky NELacey, WA 98516
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The Marq on Martin
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$1,543 - $2,214

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The Marq on Martin

8515 Litt Dr SELacey, WA 98516
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Callen
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$1,585 - $2,292

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Callen

1404 Brittany Ln NELacey, WA 98516
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Toscana Apartment Homes
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$1,648 - $2,277

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Toscana Apartment Homes

6979 Birdseye Ave NELacey, WA 98516
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Smyth
$1,667 - $2,766

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Smyth

3425 Polo Club Ln SEOlympia, WA 98501
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The Dakota
$1,933 - $2,193

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The Dakota

6205 Pacific Ave SELacey, 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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The Lodge
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Lodge

456 Carpenter Rd SELacey, WA 98503
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Regency Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Regency Apartments

1255 McDaniel Ln SELacey, WA 98503
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Meadowscape
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Meadowscape

7641 3rd Way SELacey, WA 98503
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Yelm, WA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Yelm, WA

Pricing Updated: 09/08/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Yelm, WA area range in price from $1,600 to $3,499 with an overall median price of $2,800. Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Yelm Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Tahoma Meadow$2,800$1,60013

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 $1,315. 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$1,315
Lacey Park ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,400
Hawks Prairie Apartments1 BR/ 1 BA1BR,1BA$1,400
Carpenter Crest1X1 - 563 SQ. FT.1BR,1BA$1,420
Martingale ApartmentsStudio S1Studio,1BA$1,497
629 Apartments629b11BR,1BA$1,499
Britton PlacePLAN A - STUDIOStudio,1BA$1,501
The Marq on MartinS1Studio,1BA$1,543
Ridgeline Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,558
Wyndstone ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1,595

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Yelm, WA

As of September 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Yelm area is the $1.87 price per square foot two bedroom Model at Pacific Place Apartments in the in the Lexington neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value Yelm apartment is the D1 Model at Nisqually Landing Apartments starting at $2,195 with a $1.93 price per square foot in the Tahoma Meadow 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.
Pacific Place Apartmentstwo bedroom2BR,1BA$1.87
Nisqually Landing ApartmentsD13BR,2BA$1.93
Meadowscape2x2 - D12BR,2BA$1.95
Crystal Springs Apartments2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.63
The Dakota2 Bed 2 Baths2BR,2BA$1.96
The TildenLeaf2BR,1BA$2.09
Chambers Crest2x22BR,2BA$1.83
The MadisonAdams1BR,1BA$2.13
Wyndstone ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$2.02
Hawks Prairie Apartments1 BR/ 1 BA1BR,1BA$2.00

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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 $1,315 at The Timbers 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 $1,650 at Chambers Crest.

What is the most affordable Yelm Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Yelm Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Ridgeline Apartments and starts from $1,920.

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