Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on January 2, 2026

Average rent in
Olympia, WA

Last updated on January 2, 2026

Last updated on January 2, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Olympia, WA is $1,814. This is -5%, or $92, lower than the national average.

$1.82

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,814

increased by1%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

149

for rent on Zumper.com

As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Olympia, WA is $1,814. This is -5%, or $92, lower than the national average.

$1.82

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

1%
24%
52%
22%
2%
$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 remained the same in the last month and have increased by 1% 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 $1,628. A 1-bedroom apartment in Olympia, WA costs about $1,495 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 $2,400.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,497

1%

2%

2 bedroom

$1,849

2%

3%

3 bedroom

$2,300

2%

2%

4 bedroom

$2,797

4%

3%

Studio

$1,300

1%

3%

Studio

Average rent

$1,300

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,497

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,849

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,300

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,797

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

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.

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$1,814
decreased by5%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,955
increased by3%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Olympia, WA is 7% lower than the median rent in Artondale, WA.

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$1,629

increased by3%

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$1,800

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$1,675

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$1,812

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$2,002

increased by10%

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$2,195

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$2,499

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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

P224N 1024 Prospect Ave - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Apartment for rent in Olympia

P224N 1024 Prospect Ave

1024 Prospect Avenue Northeast, Olympia, WA 98506

2 beds

1 bath

$1,245

Apartment for rent

The Park at Cooper Point Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

1h 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

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Walnut Estates - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Apartment for rent in Olympia

Walnut Estates

3120 14th Avenue Northwest, Olympia, WA 98502

2 beds

1 bath

$1,395–$1,450

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1818 Evergreen Park Dr Sw - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Olympia

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Olympia Townhouses - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.8

Very good

Olympia Townhouses

413 Pattison St Ne, Olympia, WA 98506

2 beds

1 bath

$1,425

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

Evergreen Park Apartments in Olympia! - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.4

Very good

Evergreen Park Apartments in Olympia!

2121 Evergreen Park Dr Sw, Olympia, WA 98502

2 beds

1 bath

$1,499–$1,695

Apartment for rent

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

$1,508

Apartment for rent