Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on October 2, 2025

Average rent in
Olympia, WA

Last updated on October 2, 2025

Last updated on October 2, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

As of September 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Olympia, WA is $1,819. This is -8%, or $154, lower than the national average.

$1.74

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,819

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Total rentals

141

for rent on Zumper.com

As of September 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Olympia, WA is $1,819. This is -8%, or $154, lower than the national average.

$1.74

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

0%
21%
50%
23%
5%
$0-$750$0 - $750
$751-$1,500$751 - $1,500
$1,501-$2,250$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251-$3,000$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+$3,001+

Households

53%
47%
Renter-occupied
Owner-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
Olympia, WA

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Olympia, WA have remained the same in the last month and have remained the same in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
Olympia, WA

The monthly rent for an apartment in Olympia, WA is $1,658. A 1-bedroom apartment in Olympia, WA costs about $1,550 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,875. Houses for rent in Olympia, WA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $2,572.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,570

2%

8%

2 bedroom

$1,895

1%

4%

3 bedroom

$2,450

1%

3%

4 bedroom

$2,895

3%

3%

Studio

$1,337

No Change

16%

Studio

Average rent

$1,337

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

16%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,570

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

8%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,895

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,450

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,895

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

3%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Olympia, WA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

Compare rent prices in Olympia, WA to other cities

Median rent prices in Olympia, WA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Artondale, WA.

Olympia

Median rent price$1,819
decreased by8%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,200
increased by11%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Olympia, WA is 17% lower than the median rent in Artondale, WA.

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Cost of living in
Olympia, WA

The overall cost of living in Olympia, WA is 12% higher than the national average. Explore the cost of essential expenses, then use our rent calculator to help set your budget.

Expenses

accrued by most renters

Average cost

compared to national average

Goods & Services

11% higher

Groceries

4% higher

Health

17% higher

Housing

19% higher

Transportation

29% higher

Utilities

10% lower

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Discover rentals in Olympia, WA

Walnut Estates - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8

Very good

Walnut Estates

3120 14th Ave Nw, Olympia, WA 98502

2 beds

1 bath

$1,425

Apartment for rent

The Park at Cooper Point Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

1h ago

8.8

Very good

The Park at Cooper Point Apartments

3200 Capital Mall Dr Sw, Olympia, WA 98502

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,474–$2,081

Apartment for rent

Large. Townhouse. Style 2 Bed/1.5 Bath.  Easy to book tours! - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.6

Very good

2 beds

1 bath

$1,495

House for rent

1220 Fern Street Southwest - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.6

Very good

1220 Fern Street Southwest

1220 Fern St Sw, Olympia, WA 98502

2 beds

2 baths

$1,495

Apartment for rent

1120 State Avenue Northeast - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.3

Very good

1120 State Avenue Northeast

1120 State Ave Ne, Olympia, WA 98506

2 beds

1 bath

$1,500

Apartment for rent

Evergreen Park Apartments in Olympia! - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.4

Very good

Evergreen Park Apartments in Olympia!

2121 Evergreen Park Dr Sw, Olympia, WA 98502

2 beds

1 bath

$1,525–$1,625

Price drop

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1900 Black Lake Blvd Sw - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Olympia

2 beds

1 bath

$1,604

Apartment for rent

300 Kenyon St Nw - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Olympia

2 beds

1 bath

$1,650

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