Olympia, WA Rent History

138 months of data, 20152026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).

Today (2026-06)
$2,013
1-year change
+6.9%
$130/mo
5-year change
+29.3%
$456/mo
10-year change
+87.6%
$940/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in Olympia

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2015
2015$1,003/mo0.0%
2016$1,061/mo+5.8%+5.8%
2017$1,160/mo+9.3%+15.7%
2018$1,225/mo+5.6%+22.1%
2019$1,306/mo+6.6%+30.2%
2020$1,384/mo+6.0%+38.0%
2021$1,534/mo+10.8%+52.9%
2022$1,713/mo+11.7%+70.8%
2023$1,762/mo+2.9%+75.7%
2024$1,818/mo+3.2%+81.3%
2025$1,872/mo+3.0%+86.6%
2026$1,938/mo+3.5%+93.2%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in Olympia changed since 2015?

Median rent in Olympia, WA was $1,002 in 2015-01 and is $2,013 as of 2026-06 — a change of $1,011 per month over 11 years.

How much has Olympia rent increased in the last 5 years?

Over the past 5 years, median rent in Olympia, WA has changed +29.3% ($456 per month). The current median is $2,013.

What has rent in Olympia done over the past decade?

Over the past 10 years, median rent in Olympia, WA has changed +87.6% ($940 per month). It is now $2,013.

Is rent in Olympia going up or down year over year?

Year over year, median rent in Olympia, WA has increased +6.9% ($130/mo). Current median: $2,013.

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Methodology: Rent figures use ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index) monthly smoothed seasonally-adjusted values for all properties (single family + condo + multifamily). Year-by-year table uses April readings (or nearest available month) for consistency across years. 1-/5-/10-year change uses the same month 2026 as the anchor.