Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on August 20, 2026
Average rent in
Olympia, WA
Average rent in
Last updated on August 20, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Olympia rent stands today
Olympia, WA rent rose 2.8% year over year to a current median of $1,850/month. The $16 monthly increase from last year is negligible, with 167 total rentals available in the market today.
Compared to national trends
Olympia is 3.9% more affordable than the $1,925/month national median, offering a moderately priced market for renters seeking value.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios rent for about $1,265/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,502/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,895/month. Larger units include 3-bedrooms at $2,495/month and 4+ bedrooms at $3,000/month. These figures reflect the range of options across bedroom sizes in Olympia.
Median rent
Median rent in Olympia
$1,850/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in Olympia is $1,850 per month as of August 2026. This is 4% below the national average rent, or $75 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Olympia
167
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Olympia rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Olympia, WA
Average rent prices in Olympia have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 3% 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 $1,680, whereas a house costs $2,595. 1-bedroom apartments in Olympia run $1,499 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,850.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,265 | 1% | No Change | |
1 bedroom | $1,502 | 1% | No Change | |
2 bedroom | $1,895 | 2% | 4% | |
3 bedroom | $2,495 | 4% |  3% | |
4 bedroom | $3,000 | No Change | 3% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Cain Road | $1,600 | |
Downtown Olympia | $1,495 | |
East Bay Drive | $1,499 | |
Eastside | $1,495 | |
Goldcrest | $1,533 | |
North East | $1,575 | |
Northwest Olympia | $1,705 | |
South Capitol | $1,675 | |
South Westside | $1,795 | |
West Bay Drive | $1,745 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,680 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,825 | 8% | - | |
Houses | $2,595 | 5% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,265
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
No Change
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,502
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
No Change
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,895
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
4%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,495
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
3%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,000
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
3%
Downtown Olympia
Average rent
$1,495
South Westside
Average rent
$1,795
West Bay Drive
Average rent
$1,745
North East
Average rent
$1,575
Northwest Olympia
Average rent
$1,705
Goldcrest
Average rent
$1,533
Eastside
Average rent
$1,495
South Capitol
Average rent
$1,675
Cain Road
Average rent
$1,600
East Bay Drive
Average rent
$1,499
Apartments
Average rent
$1,680
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,825
Last 30 days
8%
Houses
Average rent
$2,595
Last 30 days
5%
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
4%lower than the national median
6%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Olympia, WA is 9% lower than the median rent in Artondale, WA.
Average rent in nearby cities
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$2,031
29%$2,900
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2%$2,200
1%$1,600
1%$1,725
73%$2,025
14%$1,783
11%$1,830
19%$1,942
$1,800
1%$2,500
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 | 6% higher |
| Health | 19% higher |
| Housing | 17% higher |
| Transportation | 28% higher |
| Utilities | 1% lower |
Discover rentals in Olympia, WA
1d ago
3633 7th Ave Sw, Olympia, WA 98502
2 beds
1 bath
$850
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1024 Prospect Ave Ne, Olympia, WA 98506
2 beds
1 bath
$1,295
Apartment for rent
20h ago
1217 Boone St Se, Olympia, WA 98503
2 beds
1 bath
$1,450
Apartment for rent
1d ago
South Westside apartment for rent in Olympia
2 beds
1 bath
$1,675
$1,495
Price drop
Apartment for rent
6h ago
410 5th Ave Sw, Olympia, WA 98501
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,450–$5,150
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Downtown Olympia apartment for rent in Olympia
516 13th Ave Se, Olympia, WA 98501
2 beds
2.5 baths
$3,500
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Olympia
2 beds
1.5 baths
$2,700
House for rent
23h ago
412 Sherman St Nw, Olympia, WA 98502
2 beds
2 baths
$2,675
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
323 4th Ave E, Olympia, WA 98501
Studio
1 bath
$1,130
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
322 5th Ave Se, Olympia, WA 98501
Studio
1 bath
$1,275
Apartment for rent
1h ago
1330 Fones Rd Se, Olympia, WA 98501
2–3 beds
2 baths
$2,200–$2,600
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
323 4th Ave E, Olympia, WA 98501
Studio
1 bath
$1,130
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
322 5th Ave Se, Olympia, WA 98501
Studio
1 bath
$1,275
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
321 Legion Way Se, Olympia, WA 98501
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,300–$2,150
Apartment for rent
18h ago
404 Legion Way Se, Olympia, WA 98501
Studio
1 bath
$1,100
Apartment for rent
21h ago
2323 Burbank Ave Nw, Olympia, WA 98502
2 beds
1 bath
$1,600
Apartment for rent
23h ago
510 Lilly Rd Se, Olympia, WA 98501
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,250–$1,445
Apartment for rent
1d ago
South Westside apartment for rent in Olympia
1 bed
1 bath
$1,525
$1,395
Price drop
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 $1,850 per month as of August 15, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Olympia?
Average rent prices in Olympia have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 3% since last year.
How does Olympia rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Olympia is 4% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $75 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Olympia?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Olympia are Downtown Olympia ($1,495/mo), Eastside ($1,495/mo), and East Bay Drive ($1,499/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Olympia?
To comfortably afford rent in Olympia, you'd need to earn approximately $74,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Olympia?
April offers the best rental deals in Olympia, with prices running about 6% lower than September's peak rates. November and December also see less competition, while July and March tend to be the most competitive months.
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).