401 Union
401 Union Ave SE,
Olympia, WA 98501
$1,400 - $2,300
Studio - 2 Beds
Olympia
Olympia, WA
Area Guide
Bask in the beautiful waterfront lifestyle of Washington’s state capital
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Olympia is more than just the state capital of Washington. It is a vibrant community-centered city with plenty of exciting entertainment options for residents and visitors alike. Olympia prides itself on supporting independent businesses, with popular local farmers markets, cafes, and handcrafted beer and wine. The South Sound Wine Trail leads you through Lacey, Olympia, Tenino, and Shelter and includes six award-winning wineries. Breweries are plentiful as well, like Fish Tale Brew Pub and Three Magnets Brewing Co.
Restaurants range from casual to fine dining in Olympia, but waterfront dining is always a local favorite. Anthony’s Hearthfire Grill is a pristine waterfront restaurant at the edge of the Port of Olympia, with gorgeous sunset views and the freshest seafood. Budd Bay Café is another local favorite, with 180-degree bay views overlooking the marina.
Hike the trails at Priest Point Park, kayak on the bay, fish on the docks, or simply enjoy the great outdoors at one of the many community spots in the area. Olympia is within minutes of countless recreational destinations, including Capitol State Forest, Olympic National Forest, and Mount Rainier National Park.
Voted “Best Family Entertainment,” the Hands On Children’s Museum is a community hub for hands-on science and art education for the whole family. With events, festivals, and parades going on weekly in Olympia, there’s always something to do. After you’re finished exploring for the day, head home to your peaceful Olympia apartment. Whether you prefer luxury fixtures or modest digs, Olympia offers rental apartments to suit any style.
Rent Trends
As of October 2025, the average apartment rent in Olympia, WA is $1,326 for a studio, $1,498 for one bedroom, $1,817 for two bedrooms, and $2,130 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Olympia has increased by 1.1% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,498/month
673 Sq Ft
House
$2,718/month
1,888 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,540/month
1,584 Sq Ft
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Olympia, WA is 12.4% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Olympia is 18.5% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,326 - $2,130. You can expect to pay 4.5% more for groceries, 9.4% less for utilities, and 28.7% more for transportation.
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Transportation
53
Somewhat Walkable
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.
33
Some Transit
out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
62
Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.
Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
393 Students
Public
Grades K-5
382 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
577 Students
Public
Grades K-5
355 Students
Public
Grades K-5
316 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
447 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
750 Students
Thurgood Marshall Middle School
Public
Grades 6-8
441 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
577 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
392 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,838 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,326 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
4 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Hands On Children's Museum
- Yashiro Japanese Garden
- Heritage Park Fountain Park
- Olympia Woodland Trail
- Percival Landing
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 September 2025.