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Last updated on May 19, 2026
Average rent in
Olympia, WA
Average rent in
Last updated on May 19, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Olympia rent stands today
Olympia, WA rent rose 1.4% year over year, with a current median of $1,800/month. Renters today are paying $129 more per month on average than last year, with month-to-month rent essentially flat recently.
Compared to national trends
Olympia sits 7.6% more affordable than the $1,949/month national median, offering a moderately priced market with 131 total rentals available.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Olympia rent for $1,250/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,554/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,874/month. Larger units include 3-bedrooms at $2,495/month and 4+ bedrooms at $3,100/month. This range reflects the variation renters face by bedroom count.
Neighborhood spotlight
Castlewood rents fell 57.0% year over year to $1,710/month across 14 rentals, a local decline compared to the citywide 1.4% rise. East Bay Drive also saw a drop of 42.4% to $1,495/month, contrasting with Downtown Olympia where rents rose 11.4% to $1,499/month.
Median rent
Median rent in Olympia
$1,800/mo
1%vs previous year
The average rent in Olympia is $1,800 per month as of May 2026. This is 8% below the national average rent, or $149 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Olympia
131
for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Olympia rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Olympia, WA
Average rent prices in Olympia have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 1% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Olympia, WA
Rent prices in Olympia vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Olympia is $1,649, whereas a house costs $2,595. 1-bedroom apartments in Olympia run $1,550 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,850.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,250 | 4% |  3% | |
1 bedroom | $1,554 | 2% | 4% | |
2 bedroom | $1,874 | 1% | 6% | |
3 bedroom | $2,495 | No Change | 7% | |
4 bedroom | $3,100 | 2% | 13% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Cain Road | $1,558 | |
Castlewood | $1,710 | |
Downtown Olympia | $1,499 | |
Eastside | $1,495 | |
Goldcrest | $1,635 | |
Indian Creek | $1,545 | |
North East | $1,575 | |
Northwest Olympia | $1,600 | |
South Capitol | $1,545 | |
South Westside | $1,575 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,649 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $1,945 | 24% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,595 | 3% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,250
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
3%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,554
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
4%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,874
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
6%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,495
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
7%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,100
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
13%
Downtown Olympia
Average rent
$1,499
Northwest Olympia
Average rent
$1,600
South Westside
Average rent
$1,575
Eastside
Average rent
$1,495
South Capitol
Average rent
$1,545
Castlewood
Average rent
$1,710
North East
Average rent
$1,575
Indian Creek
Average rent
$1,545
Goldcrest
Average rent
$1,635
Cain Road
Average rent
$1,558
Apartments
Average rent
$1,649
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$1,945
Last 30 days
24%
Houses
Average rent
$2,595
Last 30 days
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.
How does rent in Olympia, WA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Olympia and Artondale by all bedroom counts and property types.
Olympia
8%lower than the national median
9%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Olympia, WA is 15% lower than the median rent in Artondale, WA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,122
20%$2,725
3%$1,995
1%$2,132
$1,635
5%$1,939
$1,500
39%$1,600
12%$1,797
10%$1,950
5%$1,849
6%$2,274
7%Cost of living in Olympia, WA
Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.
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 |
Discover rentals in Olympia, WA
1d ago
3200 Capital Mall Dr Sw, Olympia, WA 98502
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,350–$2,195
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1122 Neil St Ne, Olympia, WA 98516
2 beds
1 bath
$1,395
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Olympia
2633 Wilderness Dr Se #1, Olympia, WA 98501
2 beds
1 bath
$1,445
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 28
1d ago
1220 Fern St Sw, Olympia, WA 98502
2 beds
2 baths
$1,495
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Olympia
5110 Boston Harbor Rd Ne #1, Olympia, WA 98506
3 beds
2 baths
$3,495
House for rent
Available May 14
5d+ ago
House for rent in Olympia
3 beds
2 baths
$3,495
House for rent
3d ago
4125 Capital Mall Dr Sw, Olympia, WA 98502
2 beds
2 baths
$2,540
Apartment for rent
2d ago
330/332 East Bay Dr NE, Olympia, WA 98506
2 beds
2 baths
$2,450
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
323 4th Ave E, Olympia, WA 98501
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,190–$1,225
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
322 5th Ave Se, Olympia, WA 98501
Studio
1 bath
$1,275
Apartment for rent
1h ago
1415 Evergreen Park Dr Sw, Olympia, WA 98502
2 beds
2 baths
$1,735
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
323 4th Ave E, Olympia, WA 98501
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,190–$1,225
Apartment for rent
19h ago
Verified
321 Legion Way Se, Olympia, WA 98501
1 bed
1 bath
$1,600
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
322 5th Ave Se, Olympia, WA 98501
Studio
1 bath
$1,275
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
323 4th Ave E, Olympia, WA 98501
1 bed
1 bath
$1,225
Apartment for rent
1h ago
1415 Evergreen Park Dr Sw, Olympia, WA 98502
2 beds
2 baths
$1,735
Apartment for rent
21h ago
House for rent in Olympia
4 beds
2.5 baths
$3,100
$3,000
Price drop
House for rent
23h ago
410 Franklin St Se, Olympia, WA 98501
Studio
1 bath
$1,105–$1,195
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Olympia, WA
Quick answers to common questions about the Olympia rental market.
How much is rent in Olympia?
The average rent in Olympia is $1,800 per month as of May 16, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Olympia?
Average rent prices in Olympia have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 1% since last year.
How does Olympia rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Olympia is 8% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $149 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Olympia?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Olympia are Eastside ($1,495/mo), Downtown Olympia ($1,499/mo), and South Capitol ($1,545/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Olympia?
To comfortably afford rent in Olympia, you'd need to earn approximately $72,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Olympia?
Olympia's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,500 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $1,800 monthly. Both bedroom types experienced slight decreases from the previous year, with one-bedrooms down 1.6% and two-bedrooms declining 2.1%.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).