Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on February 17, 2026

Average rent in
Olympia, WA

Last updated on February 17, 2026

Last updated on February 17, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of February 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Olympia, WA is $1,800. This is -5%, or $100, lower than the national average.

$1.77

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,800

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Total rentals

135

for rent on Zumper.com

As of February 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Olympia, WA is $1,800. This is -5%, or $100, lower than the national average.

$1.77

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

1%
23%
51%
22%
3%
$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 $1,642. 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 $2,572.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,550

1%

No Change

2 bedroom

$1,884

1%

1%

3 bedroom

$2,400

1%

3%

4 bedroom

$2,900

1%

4%

Studio

$1,275

1%

No Change

Studio

Average rent

$1,275

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

No Change

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,550

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

No Change

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,884

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,400

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,900

Last 30 days

1%

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$1,800
decreased by5%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,250
increased by18%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Olympia, WA is 20% lower than the median rent in Artondale, WA.

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$1,580

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$1,699

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$1,975

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Last year

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$2,095

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$2,275

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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

4611 88th Ave Sw #19 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Olympia

Patty's Place

4611 88th Ave Sw #19, Olympia, WA 98512

1 bed

1 bath

$895

House for rent

Available Feb 9

4611 88th Ave Sw #20 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Olympia

Tiny Cabin

4611 88th Ave Sw #20, Olympia, WA 98512

1 bed

1 bath

$899

House for rent

Available Feb 9

Horizon West Apts - Photo 1 of 1
Income restricted

4d ago

7.5

Very good

Horizon West Apts

507 10th Ave Se, Olympia, WA 98501

2 beds

1 bath

$1,135

Apartment for rent

1024 Prospect Ave Ne #10 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Olympia

P224N 1024 Prospect Ave - 10

1024 Prospect Ave Ne #10, Olympia, WA 98506

2 beds

1 bath

$1,195

Apartment for rent

Available Nov 21

The Park at Cooper Point Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

4h 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–$2,095

Apartment for rent

Illiad - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.5

Very good

Illiad

215 10th Ave Se, Olympia, WA 98501

2 beds

1 bath

$1,375

Apartment for rent

107 23Rd Ave Se - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.4

Very good

107 23Rd Ave Se

107 23rd Ave Se, Olympia, WA 98501

2 beds

1 bath

$1,395

Apartment for rent

Walnut Estates - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8

Very good

Walnut Estates

3120 14th Ave Nw, Olympia, WA 98502

2 beds

1 bath

$1,395–$1,525

Apartment for rent