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Yelm, WA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Yelm, WA

Pricing Updated: 05/01/2025

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$2,550$2,3003

Cheapest Available Yelm Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Yelm, WA is a 1 Bed unit found at Reserve at Lacey 55+ Affordable Living in the Lexington neighborhood priced from $1,191. The Timbers Apartments in the Avonlea neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,195. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Yelm apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Reserve at Lacey 55+ Affordable Living1 Bed 1 Bath (A11A)1BR,1BA$1,191
The Timbers Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,195
Emerald Greens1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,195

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Yelm, WA and Nearby

As of May 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the Yelm area is the $1.69 price per square foot 3x3 Small Model at Chambers Reserve Townhomes in the in the Lexington neighborhood starting from $2,695. The second greatest value Yelm apartment is the 3x2.5Attached Model at Hudson at Mill Pond starting at $2,700 with a $1.88 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.
Chambers Reserve Townhomes3x3 Small3BR,3BA$1.69
Hudson at Mill Pond3x2.5Attached3BR,2.5BA$1.88
Hawks PrairieChehalis2BR,1.5BA$1.58
Ridgeline Apartments3 Bedrooms3BR,2BA$1.80
Regency Apartments2B 2B small2BR,2BA$1.79
The Dakota2 Bed 2 Baths2BR,2BA$1.74
Capitol City Apartments2 x 12BR,1BA$1.53
Nisqually Landing2x22BR,2BA$1.90
Sunset Gardens2x12BR,1BA$1.79
College Park2X1 Top Floor2BR,1BA$1.85

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Frequently Asked Questions about Yelm

What type of rentals are currently available in Yelm?

There are currently 49 Apartments for Rent in Yelm, WA with pricing that ranges from $989 to $4,127. There are also 35 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Yelm ranging from $1,100 to $3,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Yelm?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Yelm ranges from $1,100 to $3,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,412.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Yelm?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Yelm range from $1,950 to $3,098, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,150 to $3,150. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,300 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,995.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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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