401 Union
401 Union Ave SE,
Olympia, WA 98501
Studio - 2 Beds | $1,425 - $2,300
Rental Market Trends in Olympia, WA
Updated September 2026
The average rent in Olympia, WA is $1,549/month.
Rent in Olympia is roughly equal to the national average rent of of $1,665/month.
$1,549/month
Average Rent
679 Sq Ft
Average Size
+0.8%
Change / Year
1,097
Available Apartments
Olympia rent varies by unit size and layout:
- Studio apartments in Olympia average $1,311 per month.
- One-bedroom apartments in Olympia average $1,549 per month.
- Two-bedroom apartments in Olympia average $1,870 per month.
- Three-bedroom apartments in Olympia average $2,194 or more per month.
Average Rent by Home Type
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Bedrooms
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How much has average rent changed in Olympia, WA?
In the past year, rent has increased by 0.8%, which averages out to $13 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
September 2026
2025
2026
Rent Ranges in Olympia, WA
September 2026
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
0%
Below $700/month
12%
$700 - $1,000/month
27%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
46%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
15%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Olympia?
Based on current rent prices, Colonial Estates, South Westside and Downtown Olympia are the most affordable neighborhoods in Olympia.
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Average Rent
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Olympia?
Based on current rent prices, South Olympia, West Olympia and Downtown Olympia are the most expensive neighborhoods in Olympia.
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Which Olympia neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Olympia with the most apartments available are South Olympia, West Olympia and Downtown Olympia .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Olympia, WA?
Because the average rent in Olympia is $1,549, you’ll want to make about $5,163 per month or $61,956 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 12.7% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Olympia is 17.2% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,311 - $2,194. You can expect to pay 5.8% more for groceries, 1.2% less for utilities, and 28.3% more for transportation.
How does Olympia, WA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Olympia, WA to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
View the Olympia Area GuideStudio
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$1,246/month
One Bedroom
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$1,658/month
Two Bedroom
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$1,910/month
Three Bedroom
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$2,257/month
Compare Rent Trends Nearby
Get a clearer picture of the area by viewing rent trends in nearby cities.
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Tumwater
Avg Rent: $1,624/month
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Lacey
Avg Rent: $1,654/month
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DuPont
Avg Rent: $2,027/month
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Yelm
Avg Rent: $1,634/month
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Shelton
Avg Rent: $924/month
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rent in Olympia?
The average rent in Olympia is $1,549 per month, which is 7.0% lower than the national average of $1,665.
What is the average rent for a house in Olympia?
The average rent for a house in Olympia, WA is $2,723 per month.
Are rents going up or down in Olympia?
Rents in Olympia, WA are increasing, with prices up 0.8% year-over-year and $13 more per month.
What rent range is most common in Olympia?
In Olympia, WA, 46% of apartments fall between $1,501 - $2,000/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.
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 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.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.