Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on April 3, 2026

Average rent in
Olympia, WA

Last updated on April 3, 2026

Last updated on April 3, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Olympia, WA is $1,730. This is -9%, or $179, lower than the national average.

$1.75

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,730

decreased by3%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

131

for rent on Zumper.com

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Olympia, WA is $1,730. This is -9%, or $179, lower than the national average.

$1.75

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

1%
26%
47%
21%
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 decreased by 3% in the last month and have decreased by 3% 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 $1,587. A 1-bedroom apartment in Olympia, WA costs about $1,550 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,799. Houses for rent in Olympia, WA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $2,500.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,550

1%

1%

2 bedroom

$1,848

1%

3%

3 bedroom

$2,400

1%

No Change

4 bedroom

$2,949

4%

8%

Studio

$1,250

3%

3%

Studio

Average rent

$1,250

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

3%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,550

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,848

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,400

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

No Change

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,949

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

8%

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$1,730
decreased by9%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,625
increased by38%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Olympia, WA is 34% lower than the median rent in Artondale, WA.

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$1,560

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$1,799

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$1,870

decreased by1%

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$1,948

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$2,250

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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

Apartments for rent in Auburn

Discover rentals in Olympia, WA

The Park at Cooper Point Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

1d 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

$1,350–$2,195

Apartment for rent

MANNA*1122 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.8

Very good

MANNA*1122

1122 Neil St Ne, Olympia, WA 98516

2 beds

1 bath

$1,460–$1,550

Apartment for rent

Walnut Estates - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.6

Very good

Walnut Estates

3120 14th Ave Nw, Olympia, WA 98502

2 beds

1 bath

$1,495–$1,550

Apartment 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

2633 Wilderness Dr Se #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Olympia

2633 Wilderness Drive Southeast unit #D - 1

2633 Wilderness Dr Se #1, Olympia, WA 98501

2 beds

1 bath

$1,495

Apartment for rent

Available Feb 24

312 Quince Street Northeast - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.3

Very good

312 Quince Street Northeast

312 Quince St Ne, Olympia, WA 98506

2 beds

1 bath

$1,575

Apartment for rent

721 Adams St Se - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Downtown Olympia apartment for rent in Olympia

Apartment for rent

Lovely, wooded 2 - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

1d ago

8.5

Very good

Lovely, wooded 2

2323 Burbank Ave Nw, Olympia, WA 98502

2 beds

1 bath

$1,600

Apartment for rent