401 Union
401 Union Ave SE,
Olympia, WA 98501
$1,400 - $2,300
Studio - 2 Beds
Area Guide
Downtown Olympia Olympia, WA
An artistic hub on Puget Sound
Artistic
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Urban
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Walkable
The first thing you'll probably notice about Downtown Olympia is its large, impressive murals -- these bright, colorful works of art adorn the sides of several buildings. Walk along the wide, tree-lined sidewalks and you'll discover charming shops and restaurants contained in those historic brick buildings. Head toward Puget Sound and admire the sailboats, yachts, and fishing boats dotting the water and lining the marina.
As a hub for artists and musicians, Downtown Olympia has a style and flavor all its own. Enjoy the beautiful, serene views from Heritage Park or the stunning backdrop of the Olympic Mountains and Mount Rainier. Downtown is home to the Farmers Market, the Hands On Children's Museum, eight public parks, five theaters, and a twice-a-year art walk.
Rent Trends
As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in Downtown Olympia is $1,287 for a studio, $1,482 for one bedroom, $2,067 for two bedrooms, and $2,434 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Downtown Olympia has decreased by -0.4% in the past year.
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Studio
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461 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,287/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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597 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,482/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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919 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,067/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,357 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,434/month
Average Rent
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Downtown Olympia - Olympia, WA is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
70
/ 100
Good Public Transit
Transit
70
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
Daily Essentials
Downtown Olympia - Olympia, WA offers all daily essentials, but they’re limited to a few main areas.
Supermarket Within a 10 Minute Walk
Groceries
80
/ 100
Good Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
70
/ 100
Good Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
60
/ 100
Fair Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
50
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in Downtown Olympia - Olympia, WA from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Vibrant Atmosphere at Times
Vibrancy
50
/ 100
Exceptional Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
100
/ 100
Extremely Noisy
Quiet Score
10
/ 100
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Percival Landing
- East Bay Waterfront Park
- Heritage Park Fountain Park
- Bigelow Springs
- Yashiro Japanese Garden
Military Bases
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.