Olympia, WA rental market

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Last updated September 23, 2026

Rental market summary

The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Olympia, WA is $2,037.

Average rent

$2,037

Month-over-month change

+$157

Year-over-year change

+$42

Available rentals

273

Source: Zillow Rentals data

Rental price range

The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $800 to $4,500.

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Rent frequencies
Rent priceNumber of rental properties
$7001
$8001
$9002
$1,0003
$1,1003
$1,2006
$1,30030
$1,40017
$1,50016
$1,60020
$1,70017
$1,80020
$1,9009
$2,00012
$2,10011
$2,2007
$2,3009
$2,40018
$2,50010
$2,60014
$2,70015
$2,8009
$2,90016
$3,00017
$3,10017
$3,2004
$3,3002
$3,4004
$3,5002
$3,6001
$3,7001
$3,9001
$4,2001
$4,3001
$4,4001
$4,500+1

Average rent price over time

In the last year, rent has increased by $42 compared to the previous year.

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Average rent price over time
Last year (2025)This year (2026)
Jan$1,895$1,858
Feb$1,829$1,890
Mar$1,850$1,995
Apr$1,795$1,995
May$1,650$1,939
Jun$1,742$1,856
Jul$1,885$1,850
Aug$1,999$1,866
Sep$1,999$1,882
Oct$1,950No data
Nov$1,950No data
Dec$1,895No data

Market temperature

The Olympia, WA rental market temperature is COOL. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.

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Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.

Compare average rent in markets

Rent in Olympia, WA is 2% higher than the national average.

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Frequently asked questions

1. What is the average rent in Olympia, WA?

The average rent in Olympia, WA is $2,037.

2. What is the average rent for a studio apartment in Olympia, WA?

The average rent for a studio apartment in Olympia, WA is $1,319 per month.

3. What is the average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Olympia, WA?

The average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Olympia, WA is $1,590 per month.

4. What is the average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Olympia, WA?

The average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Olympia, WA is $1,844 per month.

5. What is the average rent for a three-bedroom apartment in Olympia, WA?

The average rent for a three-bedroom apartment in Olympia, WA is $2,645 per month.

6. What is the average rent for a four-bedroom apartment in Olympia, WA?

The average rent for a four-bedroom apartment in Olympia, WA is $3,182 per month.

7. How much does it cost to rent a house in Olympia, WA?

Houses in Olympia, WA rent between $800 - $4,500 with an average rent of $2,037.

8. How has the rent in Olympia, WA changed in the last year?

In the last year, the rent in Olympia, WA increased by $42

9. How much has the rent in Olympia, WA increased/decreased in the last month?

In the last month, the rent in Olympia, WA increased by $157

10. How many available rentals are there in Olympia, WA?

There are currently 273 rentals available in Olympia, WA.

11. How do rent prices in Olympia, WA compare with the national average?

The average rent in Olympia, WA is $2,037 — 1.85% higher the national average of $2,000.

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