Olympia, WA Rent History

141 months of data, 2015–2026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).

Today (2026-09)
$1,969
1-year change
+2.9%
$56/mo
5-year change
+20.5%
$335/mo
10-year change
+77.5%
$860/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in Olympia

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2015
2015$1,013/mo—0.0%
2016$1,072/mo+5.8%+5.8%
2017$1,176/mo+9.7%+16.1%
2018$1,242/mo+5.6%+22.6%
2019$1,320/mo+6.3%+30.3%
2020$1,401/mo+6.1%+38.3%
2021$1,549/mo+10.6%+52.9%
2022$1,732/mo+11.8%+71.0%
2023$1,780/mo+2.8%+75.7%
2024$1,835/mo+3.1%+81.1%
2025$1,879/mo+2.4%+85.5%
2026$1,948/mo+3.7%+92.3%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in Olympia changed since 2015?

Median rent in Olympia, WA was $1,013 in 2015-01 and is $1,969 as of 2026-09 — a change of $956 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 +20.5% ($335 per month). The current median is $1,969.

What has rent in Olympia done over the past decade?

Over the past 10 years, median rent in Olympia, WA has changed +77.5% ($860 per month). It is now $1,969.

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

Year over year, median rent in Olympia, WA has increased +2.9% ($56/mo). Current median: $1,969.

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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.