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Rental GuideOlympia, WA

Olympia rent data for:

As of today, you'll find 126 apartments for rent in Olympia, with a median rent price of $1,795 per month. Olympia has seen a 0%—or $2—decrease in median rent price compared to the previous year.

Apartments for rent

Average Rent

$1,795

Year Over Year Change

0%

$2

Rentals available, last 30 days

126

Rent ranges for Olympia apartments
$3,001 - $3,001
4%
$2,251 - $3,000
23%
$1,501 - $2,250
51%
$751 - $1,500
21%
$0 - $750
2%

How has rent in Olympia, WA changed in the last two years?

The average rent in Olympia, WA, for rentals of all sizes and types, is $1,795, which is a 0.1% decrease year-over-year.

The monthly rent for 1-bedroom apartments in Olympia, WA is about $1,575. The average rent for 2-bedroom apartments in Olympia, WA is $1,895, and studios are about $1,332 per month.

See more Olympia, WA rent data on our rent research page.

What are the K-12 schools in Olympia, WA?

20

schools

9,633

students

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Centennial Elementary School

2637 45th ave se

olympia, WA, 98501

PK, K-5Public
A

Pioneer Elementary School

1655 carlyon ave se

olympia, WA, 98501

PK, K-5Public
A

Boston Harbor Elementary School

7300 zangle rd ne

olympia, WA, 98506

PK, K-5Public
A-

Lincoln Elementary School

213 21st ave se

olympia, WA, 98501

K-5Public
A-

McKenny Elementary School

3250 morse merryman rd se

olympia, WA, 98501

PK, K-5Public
A-

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Who lives in Olympia, WA?

Gender

49% Male
51% Female

Age Range

0-19

20%

20-34

25%

35-44

13%

45-64

22%

65+

18%

Language

English

86%

Spanish

4%

Indo Euro

3%

Asia Pac

6%

Other

0%

Education

No HS

5%

High School

38%

Bachelor's

35%

Master's

14%

Prof Degree

3%

Doctorate

1%

What is the household breakdown in Olympia, WA?

Families

41% Families
59% Single

Property

53% Renters
47% Owners

Household Income

0-25k

18%

25-50k

22%

50-75k

15%

75-100k

13%

100-150k

18%

150k+

11%

How do residents get around Olympia, WA?

Olympia locals spend about 21 minutes commuting, and most drive to get to work. Residents or visitors looking to take public transit can hop on a bus run by Intercity Transit to navigate Olympia and nearby areas. The best way to fly in or out of Olympia is through Seattle Tacoma International Airport, 39.38 miles away.

Walking

6/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.

Cycling

5/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.

Driving

9/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Transit

4/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.

Scores for Olympia are calculated based on the proximity to and amount of infrastructure supporting each method of transportation.

What is the cost of living in Olympia, WA?

The overall cost of living in Olympia, WA is 12% higher than the national average, according to the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research. This is calculated by comparing several expenses, including food and basic necessities like energy and healthcare. When it comes to comparing these expenses to the rest of the country, in Olympia you can expect groceries to cost more than the national average, and healthcare to cost more. Eggs run about $3.37 per carton, and milk $4.77. Regarding healthcare costs, a doctor’s visit could amount to $160 on average—but this will likely vary depending on several factors, including insurance and medical specialty.

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Goods & Services

AVERAGE COST COMPARED TO NATIONAL AVERAGE

11% higher

CATEGORY

Groceries

AVERAGE COST COMPARED TO NATIONAL AVERAGE

4% higher

CATEGORY

Utilities

AVERAGE COST COMPARED TO NATIONAL AVERAGE

10% lower

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Transportation

AVERAGE COST COMPARED TO NATIONAL AVERAGE

29% higher

CATEGORY

Health

AVERAGE COST COMPARED TO NATIONAL AVERAGE

17% higher

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Cunningham Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

9.9

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Cunningham Apartments

323 4th Ave E, Olympia, WA 98501

On-site laundry | Dishwasher | Oven

Studio–1 bed

1 bath

$1,190–$1,225

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Annie's Lofts - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

9.7

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Annie's Lofts

322 5th Ave Se, Olympia, WA 98501

In-unit laundry | Elevator | Dishwasher

Studio–1 bed

1 bath

$1,300–$1,625

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Lurana - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

9.9

Excellent

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Lurana

215 Columbia St Nw, Olympia, WA 98501

In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Elevator

1 bed

1 bath

$1,500–$1,600

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