Last updated on November 11, 2026

Average rent in
Northwest Olympia, Olympia, WA

Median rent

Median rent in Northwest Olympia

$1,595/mo

decreased by1%

vs previous year

The average rent in Northwest Olympia is $1,595 per month as of November 2026. This is 16% below the national average rent, or $305 less per month.

$2.20

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Northwest Olympia

22

for rent on Zumper.com as of November 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Northwest Olympia rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Northwest Olympia, Olympia, WA

Average rent prices in Northwest Olympia have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 1% 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 Northwest Olympia, Olympia, WA

Rent prices in Northwest Olympia vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Northwest Olympia is $1,787, whereas a house costs $2,345. 1-bedroom apartments in Northwest Olympia run $1,475 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,851.

Listings

Studio

$1,300

-

2%

1 bedroom

$1,530

No Change

-

2 bedroom

$1,873

No Change

17%

3 bedroom

$2,251

No Change

8%

4 bedroom

$2,995

No Change

20%

Studio

Average rent

$1,300

Last year

2%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,530

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,873

Last year

17%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,251

Last year

8%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,995

Last year

20%

Fort Lewis

Average rent

$2,200

Downtown Olympia

Average rent

$1,525

Eastside

Average rent

$1,700

North East

Average rent

$1,750

South Capitol

Average rent

$1,590

South Westside

Average rent

$1,680

Apartments

Average rent

$1,787

Last year

12%

Houses

Average rent

$2,345

The table above reflects average rent prices in Northwest Olympia, 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 Northwest Olympia, Olympia, WA compare to other neighborhoods?

Compare median rent prices in Northwest Olympia and Fort Lewis by all bedroom counts and property types.

Northwest Olympia

Median rent price$1,595
decreased by16%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,200
increased by16%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Northwest Olympia, Olympia, WA is 28% lower than the median rent in Fort Lewis, North Fort Lewis, WA.

Discover rentals in Northwest Olympia, Olympia, WA

Butler Cove - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated

1d ago

8.3

Very good

Butler Cove

2260 Division St Nw, Olympia, WA 98502

2 beds

1 bath

$1,750–$1,899

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
427 Thomas St Nw #B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Northwest Olympia townhouse for rent in Olympia

1 bed

1 bath

$1,850

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Butler Cove - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated

1d ago

8.3

Very good

Butler Cove

2260 Division St Nw, Olympia, WA 98502

2 beds

1 bath

$1,750–$1,899

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
427 Thomas St Nw #B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Northwest Olympia townhouse for rent in Olympia

1 bed

1 bath

$1,850

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Butler Cove - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated

1d ago

8.3

Very good

Butler Cove

2260 Division St Nw, Olympia, WA 98502

2 beds

1 bath

$1,750–$1,899

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
427 Thomas St Nw #B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Northwest Olympia townhouse for rent in Olympia

1 bed

1 bath

$1,850

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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Frequently asked questions for Northwest Olympia, Olympia, WA

Quick answers to common questions about the Northwest Olympia rental market.

How much is rent in Northwest Olympia?

The average rent in Northwest Olympia is $1,595 per month as of November 7, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Northwest Olympia?

Average rent prices in Northwest Olympia have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 1% since last year.

How does Northwest Olympia rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Northwest Olympia is 16% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $305 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Northwest Olympia?

To comfortably afford rent in Northwest Olympia, you'd need to earn approximately $64,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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).