Rockwell Place Apartments
1517 Bishop Rd SW,
Tumwater, WA 98512
$1,395 - $2,355
Studio - 4 Beds
South Olympia
Olympia, WA
South Olympia - Olympia, WA Area Guide
Vast collection of communities south of Olympia
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South Olympia refers to a sprawling region that stretches from Downtown Olympia to Offutt Lake. South Olympia includes an array of communities, including parts of Tumwater, South Union, East Olympia, and Lacy.
Apartments in this general area are convenient to major roadways like I-5 and Old Highway 99 Southeast, affording many residents straightforward commutes. South Olympia contains the expansive Millersylvania State Park, where opportunities for outdoor recreation abound. This area is also proximate to the popular Tumwater Falls Park, another well-regarded destination for outdoor activities.
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in South Olympia is $1,358 for a studio, $1,654 for one bedroom, $1,862 for two bedrooms, and $2,307 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in South Olympia has increased by 2.4% in the past year.
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Studio
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450 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,358/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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711 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,654/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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962 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,862/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,250 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,307/month
Average Rent
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly South Olympia - Olympia, WA is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
Daily Essentials
Essentials are more spread out in South Olympia - Olympia, WA, so everyday errands require more planning.
Supermarket Within a 30 Minute Walk
Groceries
20
/ 100
Limited Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
20
/ 100
Few to No Café Options Nearby
Cafes
10
/ 100
Few to No Shops Nearby
Shopping
10
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in South Olympia - Olympia, WA from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Calm Atmosphere
Vibrancy
10
/ 100
Moderately Noisy
Quiet Score
50
/ 100
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Trillium Park
- LBA Park
- McGrath Woods Park
- Watershed Park
- Chambers Lake Park
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 February 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.