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Rental Market Trends in Olympia, WA

What is the average rent in Olympia, WA?

$1,487/month

Average Rent

668 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+0.5%

Increase in the Last Year

As of June 2025, the average rent in Olympia, WA is $1,487 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,627/month, which means Olympia rent prices are 9% lower than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Olympia, you can expect to pay about $1,309 per month for a studio, $1,487 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,816 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,124 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,309/month
463 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,487/month
668 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,816/month
970 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,124/month
1,167 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,267/month
944 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,560/month
1,534 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,968/month
2,143 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,028/month
1,131 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Olympia, WA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 0.5%, which averages out to $8 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Olympia, WA
Last Updated June 2025
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Olympia, WA
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
13% $700 - $1,000/month
27% $1,001 - $1,500/month
46% $1,501 - $2,000/month
14% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Olympia?

Based on current rent prices, Olympia Downtown Historic District, Downtown Olympia and Madera are the most affordable neighborhoods in Olympia.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Olympia Downtown Historic District
$1,378/month
582 Sq Ft
Downtown Olympia
$1,423/month
602 Sq Ft
Madera
$1,560/month
714 Sq Ft
West Olympia
$1,625/month
722 Sq Ft
South Westside
$1,664/month
753 Sq Ft
South Olympia
$1,682/month
711 Sq Ft
Meridian Acres
$1,758/month
832 Sq Ft
Tanglewilde East
$1,803/month
805 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Olympia?

Based on current rent prices, Tanglewilde East, Meridian Acres and South Olympia are the most expensive neighborhoods in Olympia.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Tanglewilde East
$1,803/month
805 Sq Ft
Meridian Acres
$1,758/month
832 Sq Ft
South Olympia
$1,682/month
711 Sq Ft
South Westside
$1,664/month
753 Sq Ft
West Olympia
$1,625/month
722 Sq Ft
Madera
$1,560/month
714 Sq Ft
Downtown Olympia
$1,423/month
602 Sq Ft
Olympia Downtown Historic District
$1,378/month
582 Sq Ft

Which Olympia neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Olympia with the most apartments available are West Olympia, South Olympia and Downtown Olympia .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
West Olympia
$1,625/month
722 Sq Ft
South Olympia
$1,682/month
711 Sq Ft
Downtown Olympia
$1,423/month
602 Sq Ft
Olympia Downtown Historic District
$1,378/month
582 Sq Ft
Tanglewilde East
$1,803/month
805 Sq Ft
South Westside
$1,664/month
753 Sq Ft
Madera
$1,560/month
714 Sq Ft
Meridian Acres
$1,758/month
832 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Olympia, WA?

Because the average rent in Olympia is $1,487, you’ll want to make about $4,956 per month or $59,472 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Olympia, WA is 12.3% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Olympia is 19.1% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,309 - $2,124. You can expect to pay 4.1% more for groceries, 9.6% less for utilities, and 29.4% more for transportation.

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Olympia, WA

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Apartment communities in Olympia we think you'll love

Silver Leaf Residences

Silver Leaf Residences

4520 Henderson Blvd SE,
Olympia, WA 98501

1-2 Beds | $1,650 - $2,280

The Malt House Apartment Homes

The Malt House Apartment Homes

505 Legion Way SE,
Olympia, WA 98501

Studio | $1,225 - $1,275

Rockwell Place Apartments

Rockwell Place Apartments

1517 Bishop Rd SW,
Tumwater, WA 98512

Studio - 4 Beds | $1,395 - $2,355

Evergreen Rock Maple Apartments

Evergreen Rock Maple Apartments

3000 Cardinal Dr NW,
Olympia, WA 98502

1-3 Beds | $1,400 - $2,119

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  • 907,427

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4 Communities in Olympia
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  • 3,359

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  • 28

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3 Communities in Olympia
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  • 2,901

    Units

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  • 2,618

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3 Communities in Olympia
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Grandview Management Services
  • 18

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  • 1,496

    Units

  • 10

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3 Communities in Olympia
Reeder Management Inc
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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 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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