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Highlights

  • Rent Special
  • Pet Friendly

Location

1049 Eckerson Rd, Centralia, WA 98531, USA
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COAST Real Estates Services

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Property Overview

The Varsity North achieves an impressive Zumper Expert Rating of 9.2, reflecting its appeal as a top rental option. With a strong price rating of 8, it offers exceptional value in relation to its amenities, which receive a 9 rating, and an ideal location rated at 10, ensuring convenient access to essential services. Additionally, its quality and trustworthiness ratings both stand at 10, highlighting transparency and reliability, while the property is recognized for its pet-friendly environment.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings,” “Things you’ll love,” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

9.2
Excellent
The Varsity North is an excellent find, offering residents a superior living experience with a wide range of desirable features. Residents will particularly enjoy knowing that this property rated highest in Location and Quality, which help to make this rental a great place to call home.

Things you’ll love

  • High school nearby
  • Less expensive
  • Middle school nearby

Great for

  • Pet owners

Floor plans

Medium StudioStudio1 bath354 sqft$1,199 /mo2 units available

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Amenities for The Varsity North

Building

Cats OKDogs OK
Onsite LaundryWheelchair Accessible

Grounds

Assigned ParkingSwimming Pool

Neighborhood

Hiking and Biking Trail Nearby
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.

Policies and fees

Applicants

Applicants

One-time.

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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OPTIONAL FEES

Dog Policy

Allowed

Cat Policy

Allowed

Cat

Pet Rent

Monthly. 2 cats max. | Restrictions: None.

$35

Pet Fee

One-time fee per pet.

$200

Pet Deposit

Refundable: $200.00 refundable deposit. One-time deposit per pet.

$200

Dog

Pet Rent

Monthly. 2 dogs max. | Restrictions: None.

$35

Pet Fee

One-time fee per pet.

$200

Pet Deposit

Refundable: $200.00 refundable deposit. One-time deposit per pet.

$200

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HomeApartments in Centralia The Varsity North

Fully renovated in 2025, The Varsity North is located in Centralia WA, near Centralia Outlets and within a 5-minute drive of Centralia College and NW Sports Hub. Make yourself at home in one of these beautiful studio apartments today!


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Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
9.2
/10
Excellent
The Varsity North is an excellent find, offering residents a superior living experience with a wide range of desirable features. Residents will particularly enjoy knowing that this property rated highest in Location and Quality, which help to make this rental a great place to call home.
How we rated The Varsity North
Price·8A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
Scoring a 8/10, The Varsity North is a great option for renters looking for apartments in this neighborhood. The rent is significantly lower than the median rent for the area, therefore this property is competitively priced for its location and its features. Residents here will find a home that meets their needs with few trade-offs.
Amenities·9A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
The Varsity North goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including assigned parking. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, The Varsity North receives one of the highest amenities scores.
Location·10A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
The Varsity North offers residents unparalleled convenience to popular points of interest, transportation, schools, and more, which provide an elevated quality of life. Communication with management is usually quick and easy, allowing for a more expedited application and renting process, saving you time and money.
Quality·10A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
The Varsity North has notable characteristics that give it an edge. It is a verified property that stands out from others nearby as an exceptional choice for renters looking for a specific lifestyle. Offering a combination of prestige, modernity, and tailored living experiences, residents can expect nothing short of excellence at The Varsity North.
Trustworthiness·10A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
The Varsity North sets a high bar for up-to-date information, transparency, and thoroughness in marketing and communication. It's verified, offers multiple lifestyle photos, and provides detailed information about its features and attributes. The clarity it provides sets it apart from other rentals, making The Varsity North a trustworthy choice for potential residents.

The Varsity North is great for:

Pet owners

  • 1 dog park within 1 mile
  • 1 pet grooming service nearby
  • 2 pet supply stores near the property

Property highlights

We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.

How The Varsity North compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

High school nearby
There is a high school 0.4 mile away
Less expensive
Studio units are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
Middle school nearby
There is a middle school 0.4 mile away
More space
Studio is 55 sqft larger than other listings nearby
Laundry available on site
Washers and dryers are available in-building or in-unit

Considerations

Greater distance from grade schools
The nearest elementary school is farther than 1 mile away
Lacks images
Fewer than 10 photos available for this location

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Managed by COAST Real Estates Services

COAST Real Estates Services

Since its founding in 1987, Coast Property Management has been setting the standard for property management services in the Pacific Northwest. By tailoring our services to meet each client’s specific needs, we develop customized solutions that work for you. Simply put, we have a sophisticated company infrastructure developed to serve both private and institutional owners of a wide variety of real estate product types, from garden style apartments to state-of-the-art, high-rise, mixed-use buildings. We develop a unique approach to any management assignment. We customize management services that will meet your expectations consistently and provide the most economical solutions.

Rent trends in Centralia

studio apartments at The Varsity North cost about 27% more than the average rent price for studio apartments in Centralia.

Median rents as of Mar 14 2026.
Centralia
A table of studio rental data trends in Centralia
MonthMedian Rent
August 2024$903
September 2024$950
October 2024$895
November 2024$895
December 2024$860
January 2025$825
February 2025$848
March 2025$892
April 2025$900
May 2025$866
June 2025$811
July 2025$795
August 2025$709
September 2025$804
October 2025$960
November 2025$971
December 2025$1,005
January 2026$973
February 2026$989
March 2026$945

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Bedrooms

Studio

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$47,960/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $47,960 annually to afford this studio monthly rent price of $1,199.
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Schools near The Varsity North

Centralia School District Special Education Pre-School

2320 borst ave

centralia, WA, 98531

PKPublic

Fords Prairie Elementary School

1620 harrison ave

centralia, WA, 98531

K-6Public
C

Edison Elementary School

607 h st

centralia, WA, 98531

K-6Public
C+

Oakview Elementary School

201 oakview ave

centralia, WA, 98531

K-6Public
C

Washington Elementary School

800 field st

centralia, WA, 98531

K-6Public
C
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Getting around Centralia near 1049 Eckerson Rd

Walking

3/10
Fewer daily needs are within walking distance (unless you’re up for a challenge).

Driving

10/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Cycling

5/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.

Transit

2/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.

Points of interest for 1049 Eckerson Rd, Centralia

Groceries

8/10
At least one supermarket within a 15-minute walk

Shopping

4/10
Some shops within walking distance

Cafes

5/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk

Restaurants

5/10
Some restaurants within a few minutes’ walk

Primary schools

8/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk

High schools

8/10
At least one high school within a 10-minute walk

Nightlife

3/10
Some bars within walking distance

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