What is the average rent of an apartment in Yelm, WA?

The average rent of an apartment in Yelm, WA is $1,967 per month. This is about 1% higher than the national average.

When is the average rent cheapest in Yelm, WA?

In the last year, the average rent in Yelm, WA was lowest in May 2025 when it was $1,901 per month.

When is the average rent most expensive in Yelm, WA?

In the last year, the average rent in Yelm, WA was highest in Sep 2025 when it was $2,583 per month.

How many available rental listings are in Yelm, WA?

There are 64 available rental listings in Yelm, WA.

What are some zip codes in Yelm, WA?

Yelm, WA includes zip codes such as: 98597 .

What are some cities near Yelm, WA?

Some nearby cities include: Rainier , Roy , Cinebar , Eatonville , Nisqually Indian Community . These cities may have more rental options to explore.

Apartments For Rent in Yelm, WA

57 rentals

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PET FRIENDLY
$2,750/mo
3 Beds
3 Baths
10401 Calder St SE,
Yelm, WA 98597
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SPECIAL OFFER
$1,815 - $2,015/mo
2-3 Beds
2 Baths
Ridgeline Apartments | 15037 Tahoma Blvd SE,
Yelm, WA 98597
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PET FRIENDLY
$1,775 - $2,275/mo
1-3 Beds
1-2 Baths
Tahoma Terrace Apartments | 14730 Tahoma Blvd SE,
Yelm, WA 98597
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SPECIAL OFFER
PET FRIENDLY
$1,975/mo
2 Beds
2 Baths
Nisqually Landing Apartments | 10402 Walmart Blvd SE,
Yelm, WA 98597
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PET FRIENDLY
$1,695 - $1,875/mo
2 Beds
1 Bath
The Perfect Blend of Recreation and Relaxation at Fairway Oaks | 10175 Terra Valley St SE,
Yelm, WA 98597
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PET FRIENDLY
$1,250 - $1,600/mo
1-2 Beds
1 Bath
Yelm Creek Apartments | 16516 Creek Ln SE,
Yelm, WA 98597
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PET FRIENDLY
$1,725 - $2,070/mo
2-3 Beds
1-2 Baths
Tustin Apartment Homes | 10520 Creek St SE,
Yelm, WA 98597
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PET FRIENDLY
$3,295/mo
Total price
6 Beds
3 Baths
2,745 sqft
9822 Ferns Loop SE,
Yelm, WA 98597
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PET FRIENDLY
$3,295/mo
Total price
6 Beds
3 Baths
2,745 sqft
Address Not Disclosed,
Yelm, WA 98597
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PET FRIENDLY
$2,999/mo
4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,498 sqft
15028 Iverson Loop SE,
Yelm, WA 98597
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PET FRIENDLY
$2,500/mo
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,568 sqft
15412 Westshore Dr SE,
Yelm, WA 98597
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$2,300/mo
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,400 sqft
17008 Filbert Ct SE,
Yelm, WA 98597
NEW - 1 DAY AGO
PET FRIENDLY
$3,100/mo
4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,179 sqft
9130 Carissa St SE,
Yelm, WA 98597
PET FRIENDLY
$1,300/mo
1 Bed
1 Bath
304 Longmire St SE #106B,
Yelm, WA 98597
$2,600/mo
3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,500 sqft
21724 N Clear Lake Blvd SE,
Yelm, WA 98597
PET FRIENDLY
$2,750/mo
4 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,876 sqft
15609 View Dr SE,
Yelm, WA 98597
PET FRIENDLY
$2,250/mo
3 Beds
3 Baths
15603 View Dr SE #B,
Yelm, WA 98597
PET FRIENDLY
$2,650/mo
3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,688 sqft
18238 Big Fir Ct SE,
Yelm, WA 98597
PET FRIENDLY
$2,350/mo
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,424 sqft
9978 Dragt St SE,
Yelm, WA 98597
PET FRIENDLY
$1,600/mo
2 Beds
1 Bath
304 Longmire St SE #107B,
Yelm, WA 98597
PET FRIENDLY
$2,600/mo
3 Beds
3 Baths
Leah's Landing | 15539-15533 Leah Ave SE,
Yelm, WA 98597
$2,050/mo
3 Beds
3 Baths
314 Stevens St NE | 314 Stevens Ave NE,
Yelm, WA 98597
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PET FRIENDLY
$3,045/mo
4 Beds
2.5 Baths
3,246 sqft
14440 99th Way SE,
Yelm, WA 98597
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PET FRIENDLY
$2,050/mo
Total price
2 Beds
1.5 Baths
960 sqft
16524 Suntree Ct SE,
Yelm, WA 98597
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$1,450/mo
1 Bed
1 Bath
1,000 sqft
307 Solberg St SW #13,
Yelm, WA 98597
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PET FRIENDLY
$2,550/mo
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,350 sqft
10523 Farwest Ct SE,
Yelm, WA 98597
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PET FRIENDLY
$2,300/mo
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,832 sqft
22445 Parkcrest Ln SE,
Yelm, WA 98597
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ROOM FOR RENT
$1,000/mo
4 Beds
3 Baths
Room for rent
15153 Durant Dr SE,
Yelm, WA 98597
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PET FRIENDLY
FURNISHED
$7,000/mo
3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,386 sqft
11419 Elks Lookout Ln SE,
Yelm, WA 98597
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PET FRIENDLY
$2,995/mo
3 Beds
3 Baths
2,900 sqft
15710 Topaz Dr SE,
Yelm, WA 98597
$2,750/mo
3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,542 sqft
Address Not Disclosed,
Yelm, WA 98597
PET FRIENDLY
$3,000/mo
4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,220 sqft
9205 Carys St SE,
Yelm, WA 98597
PET FRIENDLY
$3,000/mo
5 Beds
3 Baths
2,606 sqft
14456 99th Ave SE,
Yelm, WA 98597
PET FRIENDLY
$2,150/mo
3 Beds
1 Bath
1,184 sqft
10047 Grove Rd SE,
Yelm, WA 98597
$1,425/mo
2 Beds
1 Bath
1,200 sqft
407 2nd St SE,
Yelm, WA 98597
PET FRIENDLY
$2,950/mo
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,582 sqft
15530 Topaz Dr SE,
Yelm, WA 98597
PET FRIENDLY
$2,550/mo
3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,498 sqft
10548 Mill Rd SE #A,
Yelm, WA 98597
PET FRIENDLY
$2,300/mo
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,200 sqft
21640 N Clear Lake Blvd SE,
Yelm, WA 98597
PET FRIENDLY
$1,725/mo
2 Beds
1 Bath
1,089 sqft
314 SW Washington Ave #203,
Yelm, WA 98597
PET FRIENDLY
$2,750/mo
4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,258 sqft
15413 104th Way SE,
Yelm, WA 98597
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13 houses for rent in Yelm, WA
NEW - 17 HRS AGO
PET FRIENDLY
$2,500/mo
3 bd
2.5 ba
1,600 sqft
18420 Rampart Ct SE,
Yelm, WA 98597
$3,000/mo
4 bd
3 ba
2,853 sqft
14398 99th Way SE,
Yelm, WA 98597
PET FRIENDLY
$2,900/mo
3 bd
2 ba
1,892 sqft
9018 Andes Ct SE,
Yelm, WA 98597
PET FRIENDLY
$2,799/mo
4 bd
2.5 ba
1,909 sqft
16640 Rainier View Dr,
Yelm, WA 98597
PET FRIENDLY
$2,450/mo
3 bd
2 ba
1,204 sqft
9826 Donovan Ct SE,
Yelm, WA 98597
PET FRIENDLY
$3,299/mo
4 bd
2.5 ba
2,458 sqft
15209 Prescott Loop SE,
Yelm, WA 98597
PET FRIENDLY
$2,450/mo
3 bd
2 ba
1,229 sqft
9807 Greenleaf Loop SE,
Yelm, WA 98597
PET FRIENDLY
$3,000/mo
4 bd
3.5 ba
2,805 sqft
9967 Dotson St SE,
Yelm, WA 98597
PET FRIENDLY
$2,450/mo
3 bd
2.5 ba
1,590 sqft
14906 99th Way SE,
Yelm, WA 98597
PET FRIENDLY
$2,400/mo
3 bd
2.5 ba
1,284 sqft
18111 Upland Dr SE,
Yelm, WA 98597
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11 pet-friendly rentals in Yelm, WA
PET FRIENDLY
$1,725/mo
2 bd
1 ba
1,089 sqft
314 SW Washington Ave #106,
Yelm, WA 98597
PET FRIENDLY
$2,450/mo
3 bd
2.5 ba
1,590 sqft
14906 99th Way SE,
Yelm, WA 98597
PET FRIENDLY
$2,450/mo
3 bd
2 ba
1,204 sqft
9826 Donovan Ct SE,
Yelm, WA 98597
NEW - 17 HRS AGO
PET FRIENDLY
$2,500/mo
3 bd
2.5 ba
1,600 sqft
18420 Rampart Ct SE,
Yelm, WA 98597
PET FRIENDLY
$3,299/mo
4 bd
2.5 ba
2,458 sqft
15209 Prescott Loop SE,
Yelm, WA 98597
PET FRIENDLY
$2,900/mo
3 bd
2 ba
1,892 sqft
9018 Andes Ct SE,
Yelm, WA 98597
PET FRIENDLY
$2,799/mo
4 bd
2.5 ba
1,909 sqft
16640 Rainier View Dr,
Yelm, WA 98597
PET FRIENDLY
$2,450/mo
3 bd
2 ba
1,229 sqft
9807 Greenleaf Loop SE,
Yelm, WA 98597
PET FRIENDLY
$3,000/mo
4 bd
3.5 ba
2,805 sqft
9967 Dotson St SE,
Yelm, WA 98597
PET FRIENDLY
$2,200/mo
3 bd
2 ba
1,398 sqft
22530 Bluewater Dr SE,
Yelm, WA 98597
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6 rentals with a garage in Yelm, WA
PET FRIENDLY
$2,450/mo
3 bd
2.5 ba
1,590 sqft
14906 99th Way SE,
Yelm, WA 98597
PET FRIENDLY
$2,450/mo
3 bd
2 ba
1,204 sqft
9826 Donovan Ct SE,
Yelm, WA 98597
PET FRIENDLY
$2,400/mo
3 bd
2.5 ba
1,284 sqft
18111 Upland Dr SE,
Yelm, WA 98597
PET FRIENDLY
$2,450/mo
3 bd
2 ba
1,229 sqft
9807 Greenleaf Loop SE,
Yelm, WA 98597
PET FRIENDLY
$3,000/mo
4 bd
3.5 ba
2,805 sqft
9967 Dotson St SE,
Yelm, WA 98597
$2,750/mo
3 bd
3 ba
2,416 sqft
11246 Airpark Ln SE,
Yelm, WA 98597
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13 houses for rent in Yelm, WA
NEW - 17 HRS AGO
PET FRIENDLY
$2,500/mo
3 bd
2.5 ba
1,600 sqft
18420 Rampart Ct SE,
Yelm, WA 98597
$3,000/mo
4 bd
3 ba
2,853 sqft
14398 99th Way SE,
Yelm, WA 98597
PET FRIENDLY
$2,900/mo
3 bd
2 ba
1,892 sqft
9018 Andes Ct SE,
Yelm, WA 98597
PET FRIENDLY
$2,799/mo
4 bd
2.5 ba
1,909 sqft
16640 Rainier View Dr,
Yelm, WA 98597
PET FRIENDLY
$2,450/mo
3 bd
2 ba
1,204 sqft
9826 Donovan Ct SE,
Yelm, WA 98597
PET FRIENDLY
$3,299/mo
4 bd
2.5 ba
2,458 sqft
15209 Prescott Loop SE,
Yelm, WA 98597
PET FRIENDLY
$2,450/mo
3 bd
2 ba
1,229 sqft
9807 Greenleaf Loop SE,
Yelm, WA 98597
PET FRIENDLY
$3,000/mo
4 bd
3.5 ba
2,805 sqft
9967 Dotson St SE,
Yelm, WA 98597
PET FRIENDLY
$2,450/mo
3 bd
2.5 ba
1,590 sqft
14906 99th Way SE,
Yelm, WA 98597
PET FRIENDLY
$2,400/mo
3 bd
2.5 ba
1,284 sqft
18111 Upland Dr SE,
Yelm, WA 98597
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11 pet-friendly rentals in Yelm, WA
PET FRIENDLY
$1,725/mo
2 bd
1 ba
1,089 sqft
314 SW Washington Ave #106,
Yelm, WA 98597
PET FRIENDLY
$2,450/mo
3 bd
2.5 ba
1,590 sqft
14906 99th Way SE,
Yelm, WA 98597
PET FRIENDLY
$2,450/mo
3 bd
2 ba
1,204 sqft
9826 Donovan Ct SE,
Yelm, WA 98597
NEW - 17 HRS AGO
PET FRIENDLY
$2,500/mo
3 bd
2.5 ba
1,600 sqft
18420 Rampart Ct SE,
Yelm, WA 98597
PET FRIENDLY
$3,299/mo
4 bd
2.5 ba
2,458 sqft
15209 Prescott Loop SE,
Yelm, WA 98597
PET FRIENDLY
$2,900/mo
3 bd
2 ba
1,892 sqft
9018 Andes Ct SE,
Yelm, WA 98597
PET FRIENDLY
$2,799/mo
4 bd
2.5 ba
1,909 sqft
16640 Rainier View Dr,
Yelm, WA 98597
PET FRIENDLY
$2,450/mo
3 bd
2 ba
1,229 sqft
9807 Greenleaf Loop SE,
Yelm, WA 98597
PET FRIENDLY
$3,000/mo
4 bd
3.5 ba
2,805 sqft
9967 Dotson St SE,
Yelm, WA 98597
PET FRIENDLY
$2,200/mo
3 bd
2 ba
1,398 sqft
22530 Bluewater Dr SE,
Yelm, WA 98597
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6 rentals with a garage in Yelm, WA
PET FRIENDLY
$2,450/mo
3 bd
2.5 ba
1,590 sqft
14906 99th Way SE,
Yelm, WA 98597
PET FRIENDLY
$2,450/mo
3 bd
2 ba
1,204 sqft
9826 Donovan Ct SE,
Yelm, WA 98597
PET FRIENDLY
$2,400/mo
3 bd
2.5 ba
1,284 sqft
18111 Upland Dr SE,
Yelm, WA 98597
PET FRIENDLY
$2,450/mo
3 bd
2 ba
1,229 sqft
9807 Greenleaf Loop SE,
Yelm, WA 98597
PET FRIENDLY
$3,000/mo
4 bd
3.5 ba
2,805 sqft
9967 Dotson St SE,
Yelm, WA 98597
$2,750/mo
3 bd
3 ba
2,416 sqft
11246 Airpark Ln SE,
Yelm, WA 98597

What Locals Say about Yelm

Review Highlights

Yelm, WA: close-knit small town with easy errands, parks, and a relaxed, family-first vibe. People love the friendly neighbors, walkable shops and eateries, parks, and safety. They dislike long commutes to bigger cities, some theft and drugs, and rising rents.

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Patrick Creegan
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10mo ago
"Community events at the city park. Events with our local church. Attending high school events Yelm farmers market"
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Daniel and Meagan Peltier
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1y ago
"Lived here 5 years and met so many kind people. Lots of kids in the neighborhood which makes Halloween busy! Kids are always playing outside also. "
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Jkwbrxw28n
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2y ago
"Everyone watches out for one another. Friendly neighbors at least for the most part. Great community. "
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Beckilee2
Resident
2y ago
"Great area, lots of great local restaurants and shops! We try to buy everything locally, everything is within a couple of miles from each other, groceries, hardware store, restaurants, post office, it’s nice to not have to travel far for everything and people are very friendly"
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Chelsey A.
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6y ago
"Military family friendly town, great parks and schools. Wonderful local shops. Not a high crime area and a great place to raise a family."
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James D.
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6y ago
"I lived in this neighborhood for 6 months now and i love it. Id like to find a place similar and in a friendly but affordable neighborhood"
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Natalie V. .
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6y ago
"Nothing bad to say about being an animal owner in my neighborhood. I don’t see dogs running wild, always seeing families bring trash bags to pick up after! Great neighborhood "
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Karina L.
Resident
6y ago
"There’s a Walmart less than a mile away and two Starbucks less than a mile the other way. Most of my commute is a 30 minute drive to either JBLM my or Lacey for shopping at Costco, mall, etc. However, we are military and I’m someone who buys some stuff in bulk."
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B A. H.
Resident
6y ago
"Very family friendly place to live. Super nice park, safe neighborhoods, decent schools. No big crime or drug or gang problems"
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Kira.nicole.williamson
Resident
6y ago
"Over all the area is really just people mining there own business. If you want to socialize your dog yelm might be a bit of a hard place to do that."
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Ashley M.
Resident
7y ago
"I’m in an overpriced rental near town. It’s easy to walk to the park and the neighbors are great and our children can safely play outside."
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Fred
Resident
7y ago
"I've lived in Yelm for over 20 years it's a great place to raise a family close to Olympia and Tacoma love it"
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Kendralee W.
Resident
7y ago
"Yelm is such a small town any more but it is a tight community. The parades and holidays are good. "
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Dale Farnsworth
Resident
7y ago
"Very nice and friendly area, great for kids, quite for elders. You will feel safe here. Shopping very close by and JBLM is close."
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Elizabet.george
Resident
7y ago
" it's a bit of a commute, but necessary services are close by. I like the country feel. but it takes 30 min to get to Tacoma, 40 min to Olympia and over an hour to get to Seattle, depends on traffic."
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Sarah K.
Resident
7y ago
"I live in the pines and it's ok to many rules. it's home owners Association. nice people who really care "
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Kendralee W.
Resident
7y ago
"You can walk to the theater and many restaurants. The down town area of Yelm is cross of homes and businesses. "
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Lyndsie A.
Resident
7y ago
"I think that dog owners would absolutely love living on the out skirts of Yelm because there is so much open space and it is just gorgeous and lots of roaming space"
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Trulia User
Resident
7y ago
"There is theft and vandalism. Drugs are a problem here like Olympia and Seattle. It happens in all the neighborhoods. "
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Linda r
Resident
7y ago
"Nice area. Responsible pet owners. Neighbors watch out for dogs, cats etc. that seem lost or injured "
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Jose L. S.
Prev. Resident
7y ago
"There is not any additional information to share at this time. The neighborhood is safe and there are many nights activities."
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Yolandaroyerhuysmans
Resident
7y ago
"I’ve lived here almost 3 years. Everything is great out here. Sometimes there’s an issue here or there but that happens all around. Moving out of Yelm only because our jobs are in Lacey/Olympia."
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Jose L. S.
Resident
7y ago
"Our community is a great place to live and there are lots of things to do around. Enjoying the community is the best you can do all Year. "
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Chiffonlarrison
Resident
8y ago
"Great neighborhood, great schools. Buses pick up really close to the house. River access and pool is nice. "
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Paperkraftinmama
Resident
8y ago
"we are just out of city limits but still close things. It also is a very quiet neighbor good except for high driving Times. we keep to our self but we also will go each if we need anything."
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Nicholemtobin
Resident
8y ago
"I've lived in town for three years and have never lived in a place that makes you feel so "at home". A variety of people and age groups from all walks of life that make up a community this small makes you appreciate life in a different way."
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Average Rent Trends in Yelm, WA

Rent in Yelm, WA varies by number of bedrooms and home type. Use these charts to quickly see how rent changes.

Average rent decreased in Sep 2026 compared to the previous month. Rent previously peaked in Sep 2025.

Month	Average rent
Oct 2025	$2,520
Nov 2025	$2,395
Dec 2025	$2,200
Jan 2026	$2,400
Feb 2026	$2,414
Mar 2026	$2,350
Apr 2026	$2,400
May 2026	$2,300
Jun 2026	$2,350
Jul 2026	$2,550
Aug 2026	$2,600
Sep 2026	$2,550

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Average Rent By Bedroom and Home Type

In October 2026, Apartments and Condos were the most affordable home type to rent compared with Townhomes and Houses.

	1 bed	2 beds	3 beds	4 beds	All
All home types	$1,600	$1,725	$2,489	$2,999	$2,450
Townhomes	—	—	$2,550	—	$2,550
Apartments and Condos	$1,450	$1,622	$2,199	—	$1,622
Houses	$1,600	$2,050	$2,500	$2,999	$2,650

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Frequently Asked Questions about Rentals in Yelm, WA

What is the average rent of an apartment in Yelm, WA?
The average rent of an apartment in Yelm, WA is $1,967 per month. This is about 1% higher than the national average.
When is the average rent cheapest in Yelm, WA?
In the last year, the average rent in Yelm, WA was lowest in May 2025 when it was $1,901 per month.
When is the average rent most expensive in Yelm, WA?
In the last year, the average rent in Yelm, WA was highest in Sep 2025 when it was $2,583 per month.
How many available rental listings are in Yelm, WA?
There are 64 available rental listings in Yelm, WA.
What are some zip codes in Yelm, WA?
Yelm, WA includes zip codes such as: 98597.
What are some cities near Yelm, WA?
Some nearby cities include: Rainier, Roy, Cinebar, Eatonville, Nisqually Indian Community. These cities may have more rental options to explore.

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What Locals Say about Yelm

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Average Rent Trends in Yelm, WA

Average Rent By Bedroom and Home Type

Frequently Asked Questions about Rentals in Yelm, WA

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