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Last updated on July 3, 2026
Average rent in
Olympia, WA
Average rent in
Last updated on July 3, 2026
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Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Olympia rent stands today
Olympia, WA rent rose 5.6% year over year, with a current median of $1,800/month. Renters today are paying $102 more per month on average than last year, despite a slight month-to-month easing in rents.
Compared to national trends
Olympia sits 7.7% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, with 155 total rentals offering a modest-sized market for renters.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Olympia rent for about $1,300/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,500/month, and 2-bedrooms near $1,884/month, with 3-bedrooms at $2,400/month and 4+ bedrooms at $3,074/month.
Price ranges
Houses command a median rent of $2,495/month in Olympia, while apartments are priced at $1,600/month. This reflects distinct price tiers between property types in the market.
Median rent
Median rent in Olympia
$1,800/mo
6%vs previous year
The average rent in Olympia is $1,800 per month as of June 2026. This is 8% below the national average rent, or $150 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Olympia
155
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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 6% 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 $1,600, whereas a house costs $2,495. 1-bedroom apartments in Olympia run $1,499 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,800.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,300 | 2% | 11% | |
1 bedroom | $1,500 |  1% | 1% | |
2 bedroom | $1,884 | 1% | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $2,399 | 3% | 3% | |
4 bedroom | $3,074 | 2% | 6% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Briarwood | $1,650 | |
Castlewood | $1,799 | |
Downtown Olympia | $1,495 | |
Eastside | $1,437 | |
North East | $1,791 | |
South Capitol | $1,475 | |
South Westside | $1,700 | |
Upper Eastside | $1,550 | |
West Bay Drive | $1,555 | |
Wildwood | $1,700 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,600 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,000 | 6% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,495 | 6% | 6% |
Studio
Average rent
$1,300
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
11%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,500
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,884
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,399
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
3%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,074
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
6%
Downtown Olympia
Average rent
$1,495
South Westside
Average rent
$1,700
Eastside
Average rent
$1,437
South Capitol
Average rent
$1,475
West Bay Drive
Average rent
$1,555
Castlewood
Average rent
$1,799
North East
Average rent
$1,791
Briarwood
Average rent
$1,650
Wildwood
Average rent
$1,700
Upper Eastside
Average rent
$1,550
Apartments
Average rent
$1,600
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
No Change
Houses
Average rent
$2,495
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
6%
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
11%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Olympia, WA is 4% higher than the median rent in Artondale, WA.
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7%Cost of living in Olympia, WA
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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
House for rent in Olympia
7923 Incline Ct Se, Olympia, WA 98513
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,100
House for rent
Available Jun 15
5h ago
3200 Capital Mall Dr Sw, Olympia, WA 98502
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,350–$2,422
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Olympia
6342 123rd Avenue Southwest - 1Unit B #1, Olympia, WA 98512
2 beds
1 bath
$1,350
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 8
1d ago
412 Sherman St Nw, Olympia, WA 98502
2 beds
2 baths
$2,700
Apartment for rent
1d ago
120 Water St Nw, Olympia, WA 98501
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,300–$2,690
Apartment for rent
3h ago
4125 Capital Mall Dr Sw, Olympia, WA 98502
2 beds
2 baths
$2,540
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Olympia
1 bed
1 bath
$2,495
House for rent
8h 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
Studio
1 bath
$1,025
Apartment for rent
1h ago
510 Lilly Rd Se, Olympia, WA 98501
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,300–$1,525
Apartment for rent
8h ago
Verified
322 5th Ave Se, Olympia, WA 98501
Studio
1 bath
$1,275
Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
321 Legion Way Se, Olympia, WA 98501
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,600–$2,150
Apartment for rent
1d ago
123 4th Ave W, Olympia, WA 98501
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,200–$2,050
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
323 4th Ave E, Olympia, WA 98501
Studio
1 bath
$1,025
Apartment for rent
1h ago
510 Lilly Rd Se, Olympia, WA 98501
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,300–$1,525
Apartment for rent
3d ago
419 9th Ave Se, Olympia, WA 98501
2 beds
1 bath
$1,500
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
7917 Martin Way E, Olympia, WA 98516
1 bed
1 bath
$1,275
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 June 27, 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 6% 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 $150 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Olympia?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Olympia are Eastside ($1,437/mo), South Capitol ($1,475/mo), and Downtown Olympia ($1,495/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).