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South Capitol Neighborhood Guide Olympia, WA
About
The South Capitol neighborhood is a historic and charming district in the heart of Olympia, Washington. The area, well-known for its stunning architecture, is nestled around the Washington State Capitol Campus, giving residents easy access to state government buildings and the beautiful Capitol Lake. Major roads such as I-5 and US 101 are readily accessible, providing straightforward commutes to numerous destinations. With its proximity to downtown Olympia, residents have a mix of suburban feel and urban convenience, offering a wide variety of entertainment, dining, and shopping options.
What You Will Love about South Capitol, Olympia, Washington:
- The neighborhood's close-knit community feel and beautifully preserved historic homes.
- The accessibility to major roads for easy commuting.
- The walkability to downtown Olympia where a host of restaurants, boutique shops, and entertainment options abound.
- The outdoor opportunities presented by the nearby Capitol Lake and the Puget Sound.
What's Nearby:
South Capitol is just a short walk from downtown Olympia where residents can enjoy a wide array of dining and entertainment options. It is minutes away from the Hands On Children's Museum, Priest Point Park, and the Farmer's Market. The Olympia Waterfront and Olympia Yacht Club are also nearby, offering several recreational opportunities.
Lifestyle:
South Capitol offers a lifestyle that is the perfect blend of quiet, suburban living and urban convenience. The neighborhood’s tranquil, tree-lined streets paired with the easy access to downtown amenities create a balanced and appealing lifestyle. The combination of outdoor activities around Capitol Lake and cultural experiences within reach in downtown Olympia cater to a wide range of interests.
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Rental Trends in South Capitol
| Studio | 1 Bed | 2 Beds | ||||||||||
| Aug 2023 | Sep 2023 | Oct 2023 | Nov 2023 | Jan 2024 | Feb 2024 | Mar 2024 | Apr 2024 | May 2024 | Jun 2024 | Jul 2024 | Aug 2024 | Sep 2024 |
| $900 | $938 | $975 | $975 | $925 | $950 | $950 | $995 | $1040 | $1040 | $1032 | $1040 | $1045 |
| $1050 | $1050 | $1050 | $1025 | $1075 | $1125 | $1175 | $1275 | $1325 | $1312 | $1299 | $1287 | $1225 |
Explore the Neighborhood
There are 200 restaurants, 24 grocery stores, and 27 parks within a mile of the South Capitol neighborhood.
Frog Pond GroceryRetail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store
•0.2 miles
2102 Capitol Way S
- Washington Food Industry
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store
•0.7 miles
909 Lakeridge Dr SW
- Capitol Lake Grocery
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store
•0.8 miles
511 Capitol Way S
- Cobb's
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store
•0.8 miles
313 5th Ave SE
- Safeway
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store
•0.9 miles
520 Cleveland Ave SE
- Adam Market
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store
•0.9 miles
324 4th Ave E
- Frog Pond Grocery
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store
•0.2 miles
2102 Capitol Way S
- Spud's Produce Market
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Farmers Market, Fruit and Vegetable Store
•0.6 miles
2828 Capitol Blvd S
- Washington Food Industry
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store
•0.7 miles
909 Lakeridge Dr SW
- Capitol Lake Grocery
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store
•0.8 miles
511 Capitol Way S
- Buck's Fifth Avenue
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Gourmet Store, Grocery Store, Organic Grocery, Herbs and Spices Store
•0.8 miles
209 5th Ave SE
- Cobb's
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store
•0.8 miles
313 5th Ave SE
Abby's Espresso and BakeryDining and Drinking, Bakery, Cafe, Coffee, and Tea House, Coffee Shop, Dessert Shop, Cupcake Shop
•0.2 miles
108 22nd Ave SW
- Olympia Baking Company
Dining and Drinking, Cafe, Coffee, and Tea House, Restaurant, Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant
•0.2 miles
108 22nd Ave SW
- Capitol Grill
Dining and Drinking, Restaurant, Burger Joint, Mexican Restaurant
•0.2 miles
415 15th Ave SW
- Megabites Deli
Dining and Drinking, Restaurant, Burger Joint, Deli, Sandwich Spot
•0.3 miles
1500 Jefferson St SE
- Courtyard Cafe
Dining and Drinking, Cafe, Coffee, and Tea House, Café, Restaurant, Seafood Restaurant
•0.3 miles
1115 Washington St SE
- Bobby Jayz Cafe
Dining and Drinking, Cafe, Coffee, and Tea House, Café, Restaurant, American Restaurant, Mexican Restaurant
•0.3 miles
1115 Washington St SE
Bark-Buddies AdventuresBusiness and Professional Services, Pet Service, Pet Sitting and Boarding Service, Retail, Pet Supplies Store
•0.6 miles
516 Eskridge Way SE
- Home Sweet Home Pet Care
Business and Professional Services, Pet Service, Pet Sitting and Boarding Service, Retail, Pet Supplies Store
•0.7 miles
144 Olympia Ave NE
- Ace Hardware
Retail, Hardware Store
•0.7 miles
625 Columbia St SW
- Olympia Supply & True Value Hardware
Retail, Hardware Store
•0.7 miles
625 Columbia St SW
- Olympia Supply
Retail, Hardware Store
•0.7 miles
625 Columbia St SW
Urban MedicinalsHealth and Medicine, Alternative Medicine Clinic, Retail, Cannabis Store, Drugstore
•0.8 miles
121 Legion Way SW
Law Enforcement MemorialLandmarks and Outdoors, Scenic Lookout
•0.4 miles
415 12th Ave SW
- Sunken Garden
Landmarks and Outdoors, Garden
•0.4 miles
415 12th Ave SW
- Harry Fain's Legion Park
Landmarks and Outdoors, Park, Playground
•0.6 miles
1115 20TH Ave SE
- Watershed Park
Landmarks and Outdoors, Park
•0.6 miles
2500 Henderson Blvd SE
- Olympia Woodland Trail - Eastside Trailhead
Landmarks and Outdoors, Hiking Trail
•0.7 miles
Woodland Trail
- Yashiro Japanese Garden
Landmarks and Outdoors, Park
•0.7 miles
1010 Plum St SE
Hands On Children's MuseumArts and Entertainment, Museum
•0.4 miles
106 11th Ave SW
- Oly Underground
Arts and Entertainment, Dining and Drinking, Bar, Lounge, Restaurant, American Restaurant
•0.8 miles
109 Legion Way SW
- Artists Co-Op Gallery
Arts and Entertainment, Art Gallery
•0.8 miles
113 Legion Way SW
- The Olympia Ballroom
Arts and Entertainment
•0.8 miles
116 Legion Way SE
- Washington Center for the Performing Arts
Arts and Entertainment, Performing Arts Venue, Music Venue, Theater
•0.8 miles
512 Washington St SE
- Ginger Street
Arts and Entertainment, Art Gallery
•0.8 miles
509 Capitol Way S
Continental Hair Replacement CenterBusiness and Professional Services, Health and Beauty Service, Hair Salon
•0.2 miles
108 22nd Ave SW
- Social B Salon & Spa
Business and Professional Services, Health and Beauty Service, Hair Salon
•0.2 miles
108 22nd Ave SW
- Capitol Barbers
Business and Professional Services, Health and Beauty Service, Barbershop
•0.2 miles
108 22nd Ave SW
- Oly Skin & Wax
Business and Professional Services, Health and Beauty Service, Skin Care Clinic
•0.2 miles
108 22nd Ave SW
- Waxing by Angel
Business and Professional Services, Health and Beauty Service, Hair Removal Service
•0.2 miles
108 22nd Ave SW
- Electric Charging Station
Travel and Transportation, Electric Vehicle Charging Station
•0.2 miles
310 Maple Park Ave SE
Stevens FieldSports and Recreation, Baseball, Baseball Field
•0.3 miles
300 24TH Ave SE
Nutritional Therapy AssociationSports and Recreation, Gym and Studio
•0.6 miles
202 9th Ave SE
- Yoga By Becci
Sports and Recreation, Gym and Studio, Yoga Studio
•0.7 miles
111 Tumwater Blvd SE
- Evergreen Park Drive Swimming Pool
Sports and Recreation, Water Sports, Swimming, Swimming Pool
•0.7 miles
Evergreen PK DR SW
- Oly Bikes
Retail, Sporting Goods Retail, Bicycle Store
•0.8 miles
605 1/2 Capitol Way S
- Motion In Balance Studio
Sports and Recreation, Personal Trainer
•0.8 miles
219 Legion Way SW
Washington Student LobbyDining and Drinking, Bar
•0.5 miles
200 Union Ave SE
- Swing Wine Bar & Cafe
Dining and Drinking, Bar, Wine Bar, Restaurant, American Restaurant, New American Restaurant
•0.6 miles
825 Columbia St SW
- Americana Bistro & Lounge
Dining and Drinking, Bar, Hotel Bar, Restaurant, American Restaurant
•0.7 miles
2300 Evergreen Park Dr SW
- Nicoles Bar
Dining and Drinking, Bar, Sports Bar, Restaurant, Burger Joint, Wings Joint
•0.8 miles
109 Legion Way SW
- Oly Underground
Arts and Entertainment, Dining and Drinking, Bar, Lounge, Restaurant, American Restaurant
•0.8 miles
109 Legion Way SW
- Three Magnets Brewing Co.
Dining and Drinking, Bar, Brewery, Restaurant, American Restaurant
•0.8 miles
600 Franklin St SE
Division-Geo & Earth Res LibrCommunity and Government, Library
•0.4 miles
1111 Washington St SE
- Washington State Law Library
Community and Government, Library
•0.4 miles
415 12th Ave SW
- Olympia Timberland Library
Community and Government, Library
•0.6 miles
313 8th Ave SE
- Cherry Lane Preschool
Business and Professional Services, Child Care Service, Community and Government, Education, Preschool
•1.1 miles
814 Ferry St SW
- Eastside Community Center
Community and Government, Community Center
•1.4 miles
618 Puget St NE
- Washington State Patrol
Community and Government, Government Building, Law Enforcement and Public Safety, Police Station
•0.4 miles
106 11th Ave SW
- Wa State Assn Of Fire Chiefs
Community and Government, Government Building, Law Enforcement and Public Safety, Police Station
•0.5 miles
605 11th Ave SE
- Thurston County Sheriff's Office
Community and Government, Government Building, Law Enforcement and Public Safety, Police Station
•0.6 miles
2000 Lakeridge Dr SW
- Federal Bureau-Investigation
Community and Government, Government Building, Law Enforcement and Public Safety, Police Station
•0.7 miles
711 Capitol Way S
- Olympia Police Department
Community and Government, Government Building, Law Enforcement and Public Safety, Police Station
•0.8 miles
900 Plum St SE
- Olympia Fire Department
Community and Government, Government Building, Law Enforcement and Public Safety, Fire Station
•1.1 miles
100 Eastside St NE
South Capitol Apartments and Rentals
34 Rental properties in South Capitol, Olympia, WA.
Cost of Living
| Category | Compare to State Avg. | Compare to National Avg. |
|---|---|---|
| housing | 22.6% | 21.1% |
| utilities | 2.3% | 6.4% |
| food | 3.6% | 7.4% |
| transportation | 3.4% | 30.4% |
| healthcare | 1.9% | 20% |
South Capitol Demographics
South Capitol Reviews
Noise Late At Night
No
Say 3 of 3 renters
Area Has Litter
No
Say 3 of 3 renters
Mostly Older Buildings
No
Say 3 of 3 renters
Busy Streets
No
Say 2 of 3 renters
Area Has Kids Play Outside
Yes
Say 2 of 3 renters
Near Downtown
Yes
Say 2 of 3 renters
South Capitol Transportation
Car-Dependent
Bikeable
Some Transit
Wsdot State Rail & Marine
Train Stop
310 Maple Park Ave SE
Washington State Department of Transportation
Other
310 Maple Park Ave SE
Greyhound Bus Lines
Other
107 7th Ave SE
Source: foursquare.com
Olympia Transit Center
Bus Stop
222 State Ave NE
Source: foursquare.com
Wsdot State Rail & Marine
Train Stop
310 Maple Park Ave SE
Source: foursquare.com
Washington State Department of Transportation
Other
310 Maple Park Ave SE
Greyhound Bus Lines
Other
107 7th Ave SE
Intercity Transit
Other
222 State Ave NE
Source: foursquare.com
South Capitol Schools
- 5/10
Grades K-5 • Public
- 8/10
Grades 9-12 • Public
- 4/10
Grades PK, K-5 • Public
- NRNo Rating
Grades PK-8 • Private
- NRNo Rating
Grades 6-8 • Private
Neighborhoods Around South Capitol
| Neighborhood | StudioAvg Rent | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| Downtown OlympiaNeighborhood in Olympia, Washington | $1,412 | 6% |
| Olympia Downtown Historic DistrictNeighborhood in Olympia, Washington | $1,300 | 0% |
| South WestsideNeighborhood in Olympia, Washington | $1,590 | 3% |
| Tumwater HillNeighborhood in Tumwater, Washington | $1,600 | 7% |
| Central LaceyNeighborhood in Lacey, Washington | $1,461 | 7% |
| HorizonsNeighborhood in Lacey, Washington | -- | -- |
| Indian CreekNeighborhood in Olympia, Washington | -- | -- |
| Chambers Lake BasinNeighborhood in Olympia, Washington | -- | -- |
| EastsideNeighborhood in Olympia, Washington | -- | -- |
| Southeast OlympiaNeighborhood in Olympia, Washington | -- | -- |
| Tumwater Town CenterNeighborhood in Tumwater, Washington | -- | -- |
| Pleasant GladeNeighborhood in Lacey, Washington | -- | -- |
| WildernessNeighborhood in Olympia, Washington | -- | -- |
| LittlerockNeighborhood in Tumwater, Washington | -- | -- |
| Northwest OlympiaNeighborhood in Olympia, Washington | -- | -- |
| Carlyon NorthNeighborhood in Olympia, Washington | -- | -- |
| Upper EastsideNeighborhood in Olympia, Washington | -- | -- |
| North East OlympiaNeighborhood in Olympia, Washington | -- | -- |
| WildwoodNeighborhood in Olympia, Washington | -- | -- |
| East Bay DriveNeighborhood in Olympia, Washington | -- | -- |
| Neighborhood | 1 BedAvg Rent | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| Downtown OlympiaNeighborhood in Olympia, Washington | $1,325 | 37% |
| Olympia Downtown Historic DistrictNeighborhood in Olympia, Washington | $1,153 | 27% |
| South WestsideNeighborhood in Olympia, Washington | $1,732 | 0% |
| Tumwater HillNeighborhood in Tumwater, Washington | $1,575 | 2% |
| Central LaceyNeighborhood in Lacey, Washington | $1,799 | 3% |
| HorizonsNeighborhood in Lacey, Washington | $2,418 | -- |
| Indian CreekNeighborhood in Olympia, Washington | -- | -- |
| Chambers Lake BasinNeighborhood in Olympia, Washington | $1,665 | 5% |
| EastsideNeighborhood in Olympia, Washington | $1,395 | -- |
| Southeast OlympiaNeighborhood in Olympia, Washington | -- | -- |
| Tumwater Town CenterNeighborhood in Tumwater, Washington | $1,300 | -- |
| Pleasant GladeNeighborhood in Lacey, Washington | -- | -- |
| WildernessNeighborhood in Olympia, Washington | -- | -- |
| LittlerockNeighborhood in Tumwater, Washington | -- | -- |
| Northwest OlympiaNeighborhood in Olympia, Washington | -- | -- |
| Carlyon NorthNeighborhood in Olympia, Washington | -- | -- |
| Upper EastsideNeighborhood in Olympia, Washington | -- | -- |
| North East OlympiaNeighborhood in Olympia, Washington | -- | -- |
| WildwoodNeighborhood in Olympia, Washington | -- | -- |
| East Bay DriveNeighborhood in Olympia, Washington | -- | -- |
| Neighborhood | 2 BedsAvg Rent | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| Downtown OlympiaNeighborhood in Olympia, Washington | $2,525 | 10% |
| Olympia Downtown Historic DistrictNeighborhood in Olympia, Washington | $1,387 | 37% |
| South WestsideNeighborhood in Olympia, Washington | $2,012 | 2% |
| Tumwater HillNeighborhood in Tumwater, Washington | $1,775 | 2% |
| Central LaceyNeighborhood in Lacey, Washington | $1,625 | 0% |
| HorizonsNeighborhood in Lacey, Washington | $2,628 | -- |
| Indian CreekNeighborhood in Olympia, Washington | -- | -- |
| Chambers Lake BasinNeighborhood in Olympia, Washington | $1,952 | 9% |
| EastsideNeighborhood in Olympia, Washington | $1,525 | -- |
| Southeast OlympiaNeighborhood in Olympia, Washington | -- | -- |
| Tumwater Town CenterNeighborhood in Tumwater, Washington | $1,800 | -- |
| Pleasant GladeNeighborhood in Lacey, Washington | -- | -- |
| WildernessNeighborhood in Olympia, Washington | -- | -- |
| LittlerockNeighborhood in Tumwater, Washington | $1,975 | -- |
| Northwest OlympiaNeighborhood in Olympia, Washington | $1,745 | -- |
| Carlyon NorthNeighborhood in Olympia, Washington | -- | -- |
| Upper EastsideNeighborhood in Olympia, Washington | -- | -- |
| North East OlympiaNeighborhood in Olympia, Washington | -- | -- |
| WildwoodNeighborhood in Olympia, Washington | -- | -- |
| East Bay DriveNeighborhood in Olympia, Washington | -- | -- |
| Neighborhood | 3 BedsAvg Rent | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| Downtown OlympiaNeighborhood in Olympia, Washington | -- | -- |
| Olympia Downtown Historic DistrictNeighborhood in Olympia, Washington | -- | -- |
| South WestsideNeighborhood in Olympia, Washington | $2,387 | 1% |
| Tumwater HillNeighborhood in Tumwater, Washington | $2,050 | 0% |
| Central LaceyNeighborhood in Lacey, Washington | $1,400 | 0% |
| HorizonsNeighborhood in Lacey, Washington | $3,415 | 22% |
| Indian CreekNeighborhood in Olympia, Washington | -- | -- |
| Chambers Lake BasinNeighborhood in Olympia, Washington | $2,550 | 7% |
| EastsideNeighborhood in Olympia, Washington | -- | -- |
| Southeast OlympiaNeighborhood in Olympia, Washington | -- | -- |
| Tumwater Town CenterNeighborhood in Tumwater, Washington | -- | -- |
| Pleasant GladeNeighborhood in Lacey, Washington | -- | -- |
| WildernessNeighborhood in Olympia, Washington | -- | -- |
| LittlerockNeighborhood in Tumwater, Washington | -- | -- |
| Northwest OlympiaNeighborhood in Olympia, Washington | -- | -- |
| Carlyon NorthNeighborhood in Olympia, Washington | -- | -- |
| Upper EastsideNeighborhood in Olympia, Washington | -- | -- |
| North East OlympiaNeighborhood in Olympia, Washington | -- | -- |
| WildwoodNeighborhood in Olympia, Washington | -- | -- |
| East Bay DriveNeighborhood in Olympia, Washington | -- | -- |