Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on November 17, 2025

Average rent in
Olympia, WA

Last updated on November 17, 2025

Last updated on November 17, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

As of November 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Olympia, WA is $1,795. This is -7%, or $125, lower than the national average.

$1.77

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,795

Flat
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

126

for rent on Zumper.com

As of November 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Olympia, WA is $1,795. This is -7%, or $125, lower than the national average.

$1.77

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

2%
21%
51%
23%
4%
$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 1% 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 $1,605. A 1-bedroom apartment in Olympia, WA costs about $1,550 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,800. Houses for rent in Olympia, WA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $2,550.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,575

2%

1%

2 bedroom

$1,895

2%

2%

3 bedroom

$2,395

No Change

5%

4 bedroom

$2,900

5%

4%

Studio

$1,332

No Change

5%

Studio

Average rent

$1,332

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

5%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,575

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,895

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,395

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,900

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

4%

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$1,795
decreased by7%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,200
increased by15%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Olympia, WA is 18% lower than the median rent in Artondale, WA.

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$1,995

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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

Olympia Crest Apts - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.2

Very good

Olympia Crest Apts

206 Lilly Rd Ne, Olympia, WA 98506

2 beds

1 bath

$1,135

Apartment for rent

The Park at Cooper Point Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

3d 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–$2,084

Apartment for rent

Walnut Estates - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.6

Very good

Walnut Estates

3120 14th Ave Nw, Olympia, WA 98502

2 beds

1 bath

$1,395–$1,450

Apartment for rent

1220 Fern Street Southwest - Photo 1 of 1

2d 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

708 Division St Nw - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

9.4

Excellent

708 Division St Nw

708 Division St Nw, Olympia, WA 98502

2 beds

1 bath

$1,495

Apartment for rent

9508 Tilley Rd S #B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Olympia

Private Rural Cozy Apartment

9508 Tilley Rd S #B, Olympia, WA 98512

2 beds

1 bath

$1,550

Condo for rent

Available Oct 25

Ensign I & II - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.3

Very good

Ensign I & II

425 Ensign Rd Ne, Olympia, WA 98506

2 beds

1 bath

$1,575–$1,645

Apartment for rent

Olympia Townhouses - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.8

Very good

Olympia Townhouses

413 Pattison St Ne, Olympia, WA 98506

2 beds

1 bath

$1,575

Apartment for rent