Olympia, WA rental market
What is the average rent in Olympia, WA?
Last updated August 9, 2026
Rental market summary
The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Olympia, WA is $1,865.
Average rent
$1,865
Month-over-month change
-$30
Year-over-year change
-$135
Available rentals
275
Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $100 to $4,250.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $0 | 1 |
| $800 | 1 |
| $900 | 2 |
| $1,000 | 3 |
| $1,100 | 13 |
| $1,200 | 7 |
| $1,300 | 41 |
| $1,400 | 10 |
| $1,500 | 20 |
| $1,600 | 17 |
| $1,700 | 18 |
| $1,800 | 26 |
| $1,900 | 18 |
| $2,000 | 10 |
| $2,100 | 7 |
| $2,200 | 7 |
| $2,300 | 15 |
| $2,400 | 16 |
| $2,500 | 11 |
| $2,600 | 11 |
| $2,700 | 6 |
| $2,800 | 3 |
| $2,900 | 17 |
| $3,000 | 12 |
| $3,100 | 8 |
| $3,200 | 6 |
| $3,300 | 5 |
| $3,400 | 4 |
| $3,500 | 2 |
| $3,600 | 1 |
| $3,700 | 1 |
| $3,800 | 1 |
| $4,200+ | 1 |
Average rent price over time
In the last year, rent has decreased by $135 compared to the previous year.
| 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 | No data |
| Oct | $1,950 | No data |
| Nov | $1,950 | No data |
| Dec | $1,895 | No data |
Market temperature
The Olympia, WA rental market temperature is WARM. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.
Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.
Compare average rent in markets
Rent in Olympia, WA is 7% lower than the national average.
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