Rent by ZIP · Thurston County
Rent in Olympia, WA 98512
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,980 (-0.5% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,765 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,610 | $1,560 | +3.2% | $1,449–1,771 | $1,456 ±$642 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,690 | $1,710 | -1.2% | $1,521–1,859 | $1,586 ±$141 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,980 | $1,990 | -0.5% | $1,782–2,178 | $1,861 ±$110 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,590 | $2,650 | -2.3% | $2,331–2,849 | $1,854 ±$259 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,200 | $3,340 | -4.2% | $2,880–3,520 | $2,609 ±$757 |
Small Area FMRs for the Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA MSA. Fair Market Rents include utilities. The voucher range is the typical 90–110% band; your housing authority sets the actual payment standard.
Area-wide FMR for Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA MSA, 2 bedrooms: $1,946.
What renters pay in 98512
How rents are spread
Share of renter households paying cash rent, by monthly gross rent (rent plus utilities).
Nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP | Place | 2-bedroom FMR | Census median, 2 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98513 | Olympia | $2,200 | $1,823 |
| 98516 | Olympia | $2,280 | $2,021 |
| 98506 | Olympia | $1,780 | $1,466 |
| 98520 | Aberdeen | $1,330 | $1,112 |
| 98503 | Lacey | $1,960 | $1,722 |
| 98502 | Olympia | $1,880 | $1,671 |
Fair Market Rents across Thurston County, WA · All WA counties · What is Fair Market Rent?
Sources: HUD Small Area and county Fair Market Rents, FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026); U.S. Census Bureau, 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates. Census figures are survey estimates (±90% margin of error) and trail today's market. Place name from GeoNames. About the data.