Cheap Apartments for Rent in Yelm, WA from $900 (33 Rentals)

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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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Britton Place
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$1,361 - $4,517
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$1,355 - $4,511
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$1,361 - $4,517
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Britton Place

6655 Britton Pky NELacey, WA 98516
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Callen
Rent Specials
$1,530 - $2,213
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$1,499 - $2,182
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$31
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$1,530 - $2,213
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Callen

1404 Brittany Ln NELacey, WA 98516
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Smyth
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$1,630 - $2,766
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$1,599 - $2,735
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$31
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$1,630 - $2,766
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Smyth

3425 Polo Club Ln SEOlympia, WA 98501
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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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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: 03/07/2026

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$2,040$94322

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 $1,300. Britton Place in the Lexington neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,361. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Yelm apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Timbers Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,300
Britton PlacePLAN A - STUDIOStudio,1BA$1,361
Carpenter Crest1X1 - 563 SQ. FT.1BR,1BA$1,420
Wilderness West Apartments1B 1B1BR,1BA$1,499
Toscana Apartment HomesJunior One Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1,500
The Marq on Martin ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1,560
Martingale ApartmentsStudio S1Studio,1BA$1,590
Meadowscape1x1 - B11BR,1BA$1,592
Lakeview VillageStudio1BR,1BA$1,599
Trax at DuPont Station0x1A1BR,1BA$1,600

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Yelm, WA

As of March 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Yelm area is the $1.57 price per square foot 3 Bd / 3 Ba + 1-Car Garage Model at Chambers Reserve Townhomes in the in the Avonlea neighborhood starting from $2,495. The second greatest value Yelm apartment is the two bedroom Model at Pacific Place Apartments starting at $2,250 with a $2.03 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 Townhomes3 Bd / 3 Ba + 1-Car Garage3BR,3BA$1.57
Pacific Place Apartmentstwo bedroom2BR,2BA$2.03
The Dakota2 Bed 2 Baths2BR,2BA$1.73
Abbey Rowe ApartmentsYork2BR,1BA$1.97
The Vicara Apartments & Townhomes2 bed/2 bath2BR,2BA$1.99
Smyth2x22BR,2BA$2.00
Tustin Apartment Homes2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.68
Regency Apartments1B 1B1BR,1BA$1.94
Capitol City Apartments1 x 11BR,1BA$1.95
The MadisonJefferson1BR,1BA$2.06

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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 Britton Place listed at $1,361.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Yelm Apartment is $1,300 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 $1,455 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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