Apartments for Rent in Olympia, WA

Prices and availability in Olympia, WA were last updated on 13 Sep 2026.

The best apartments in Olympia, WA are: Capitol Crossing, Harbor Heights 55+ Community, Bellwether Apartments, Briggs Village and Woodland.

The average rent in Olympia, WA is $1,785.

The price range for a studio apartment in Olympia, WA is between $1,251 and $2,171.

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Olympia, WA is between $900 and $3,446.

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Olympia, WA is between $1,337 and $3,446.

The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Olympia, WA is between $1,070 and $3,446.

In Olympia 50% of the housing is rented out compared to 50% of homes are owned, according to the most recent Census Bureau estimates. 20% of Olympia's apartments are found in large buildings of 50 units or more, 59% are located in smaller apartment complexes with less than 50 units, and 20% are single-family rentals.

The age and size of multifamily buildings are among the most visible characteristics of the rental market in a city. In this case, the apartment buildings in Olympia are about 29 years old, on average. Of these, 41% have been built since 2000, representing the newer options on the market and typically offering more amenities. Rental buildings in the city have an average height of 3 stories. About 91% of the rental communities here are low-rise, garden-style communities, 12% are mid-rises, and none are high-rise buildings. These are true especially for large-scale multifamily buildings with over 50 apartments.

Studio apartments in Olympia are around 7% of rentals, while 1-bedroom floor plans represent 38% of the total stock. For those in search of larger rentals, 2-bedroom floorplans make up 44% of all rentals. More generous apartments with 3 bedrooms or more are also available in this city for those in search of more space.