Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 6, 2026
Average rent in
Olympia, WA
Average rent in
Last updated on October 6, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Olympia rent stands today
Olympia, WA rent slipped 2.1% year over year, with a current median of $1,850/month. Renters today are paying roughly the same as last year, with a negligible $24 difference per month on average.
Compared to national trends
Olympia sits 2.6% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, with 186 total rentals offering a modest market size for renters.
Price ranges
Studios in Olympia run around $1,275/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,545/month, and 2-bedrooms around $1,895/month, with houses at $2,595/month and apartments at $1,675/month. Apartments make up 63.4% of total rentals, providing the largest inventory share.
Neighborhood spotlight
Goldcrest rents fell 50.9% year over year to $1,498/month across 20 rentals. This decline contrasts with the citywide market, which is only down 2.1%, marking a notable local shift.
Median rent
Median rent in Olympia
$1,850/mo
2%vs previous year
The average rent in Olympia is $1,850 per month as of October 2026. This is 3% below the national average rent, or $50 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Olympia
186
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 decreased by 2% 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 $1,675, whereas a house costs $2,595. 1-bedroom apartments in Olympia run $1,525 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,848.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,275 |  1% | 6% | |
1 bedroom | $1,545 | 1% | 3% | |
2 bedroom | $1,895 | No Change | No Change | |
3 bedroom | $2,450 | 2% | 2% | |
4 bedroom | $3,000 | 3% | 7% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Cain Road | $1,900 | |
Downtown Olympia | $1,525 | |
East Bay Drive | $1,560 | |
Eastside | $1,625 | |
North East | $1,637 | |
Northwest Olympia | $1,650 | |
South Capitol | $1,600 | |
South Westside | $1,695 | |
West Bay Drive | $1,545 | |
Woodfield Estates | $1,825 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,675 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,995 | 15% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,595 | 3% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,275
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
6%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,545
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,895
Last 30 days
No Change
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,450
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,000
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
7%
Downtown Olympia
Average rent
$1,525
South Westside
Average rent
$1,695
Eastside
Average rent
$1,625
Northwest Olympia
Average rent
$1,650
North East
Average rent
$1,637
Woodfield Estates
Average rent
$1,825
South Capitol
Average rent
$1,600
Cain Road
Average rent
$1,900
East Bay Drive
Average rent
$1,560
West Bay Drive
Average rent
$1,545
Apartments
Average rent
$1,675
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,995
Last 30 days
15%
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
3%lower than the national median
41%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Olympia, WA is 31% lower than the median rent in Artondale, WA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,675
4%$2,800
4%$1,695
8%$2,300
3%$1,599
2%$2,195
69%$1,745
15%$1,725
$1,695
19%$1,995
7%$1,825
5%$2,450
10%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 | 9% higher |
| Groceries | 6% higher |
| Health | 14% higher |
| Housing | 17% higher |
| Transportation | 29% higher |
| Utilities | 3% higher |
Discover rentals in Olympia, WA
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Olympia
2103 Karen Frazier Rd Se #2103A, Olympia, WA 98501
1 bed
1 bath
$800
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 2
5d+ ago
3633 7th Ave Sw, Olympia, WA 98502
2 beds
1 bath
$850
Apartment for rent
22m ago
House for rent in Olympia
1039 Nepean Dr Se #ROOM, Olympia, WA 98513
5 beds
2.5 baths
$1,300
House for rent
Available Oct 5
3d ago
1120 State Ave Ne, Olympia, WA 98506
2 beds
1 bath
$1,300
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Olympia
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,800
House for rent
Available Sep 28
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Olympia
2 beds
2 baths
$3,600
Apartment for rent
3d ago
524 13th Ave Se, Olympia, WA 98501
2 beds
2 baths
$3,500
House for rent
1h ago
410 5th Ave Sw, Olympia, WA 98501
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,399–$2,900
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
322 5th Ave Se, Olympia, WA 98501
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,275–$1,725
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
323 4th Ave E, Olympia, WA 98501
1 bed
1 bath
$1,190
Apartment for rent
2h ago
410 Franklin St Se, Olympia, WA 98501
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,000–$1,395
Apartment for rent
3h ago
Apartment for rent in Olympia
4 beds
2 baths
$2,395
Apartment for rent
13h ago
Verified
321 Legion Way Se, Olympia, WA 98501
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,300–$2,150
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
322 5th Ave Se, Olympia, WA 98501
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,275–$1,725
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
323 4th Ave E, Olympia, WA 98501
1 bed
1 bath
$1,190
Apartment for rent
3d ago
317 4th Ave E, Olympia, WA 98501
Studio
1 bath
$1,225
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
323 4th Ave E, Olympia, WA 98501
1 bed
1 bath
$1,190
Apartment for rent
3h ago
Apartment for rent in Olympia
4 beds
2 baths
$2,395
Apartment for rent
3d ago
1331 Union Mills Rd Se, Olympia, WA 98503
2 beds
1 bath
$1,725
Apartment for rent
4d ago
410 Franklin St Se, Olympia, WA 98501
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,000–$1,245
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 October 3, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Olympia?
Average rent prices in Olympia have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 2% since last year.
How does Olympia rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Olympia is 3% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $50 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Olympia?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Olympia are Downtown Olympia ($1,525/mo), West Bay Drive ($1,545/mo), and East Bay Drive ($1,560/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).