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South Westside Neighborhood Guide Olympia, WA
About
South Westside is a vibrant neighborhood located in Olympia, Washington. It is bordered by major highways like Route 101 and Capitol Boulevard, providing easy access to other parts of the city. A notable feature of this neighborhood is the proximity to Percival Landing Park along the Budd Inlet, making it great for residents who enjoy outdoor activities. The neighborhood is also home to a variety of restaurants and shops, contributing to the bustling community vibe.
What You Will Love About South Westside, Olympia, Washington
- South Westside's strategic location near Route 101 and Capitol Boulevard allows for easy navigation and commute.
- The neighborhood's close proximity to the picturesque Percival Landing Park enhances its allure for outdoor enthusiasts.
- A diverse selection of restaurants and shops within the neighborhood creates a vibrant community atmosphere.
What’s Nearby
South Westside is conveniently close to downtown Olympia, making it an ideal location for those who work or frequently visit the city center. The Hands On Children's Museum, a popular destination for families, is also just a short drive away.
The Rental Market
The South Westside, Olympia rental market has an average rent price for a 1-bedroom apartment at $1,725. The prices for the past year have ranged from a minimum average of $1,050 to a maximum average of $1,725, offering a variety of options for different rental budgets.
Rental Price Stability
Rental rates in South Westside have shown moderate stability, with a standard deviation of $275.36, suggesting that the prices do fluctuate, but not drastically so.
Lifestyle
Living in South Westside, Olympia offers a balance of urban convenience and natural beauty. The neighborhood is known for its walkability, making it easy to explore local restaurants, shops, and parks. Additionally, the close proximity to downtown offers easy access to cultural events and job opportunities.
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Rental Trends in South Westside
| Studio | 1 Bed | 2 Beds | ||||||||||
| $1725 | $1737 | $1725 | $1250 | $1250 | $1250 | $1250 | $1250 | $1425 | $1425 | $1425 | $1732 | $1697 |
| $2060 | $2035 | $2135 | $2150 | $2150 | $2150 | $2150 | $2025 | $2012 | $2012 | $2012 | $2012 | $2062 |
| $1550 | $1550 | $1550 | $1550 | $1550 | $1550 | $1550 | $1550 | $1725 | $1725 | $1725 | $1750 | $1750 |
Explore the Neighborhood
There are 274 restaurants, 31 grocery stores, and 26 parks within a mile of the South Westside neighborhood.
Capital MallRetail, Shopping Mall
•0.5 miles
625 Black Lake Blvd SW
Day & Night WestRetail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store
•0.6 miles
2007 Harrison Ave NW
Arco Am/PmRetail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store, Travel and Transportation, Fuel Station
•0.7 miles
1725 Evergreen Park Dr SW
- NW Hydroponics Shop
Business and Professional Services, Agriculture and Forestry Service, Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store, Hardware Store, Garden Center
•0.7 miles
222 Division St NW
- Trader Joe's
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store
•0.7 miles
1530 Black Lake Blvd SW
- Grocery Outlet
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store
•0.7 miles
2100 Harrison Ave NW
- Abanero
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Health Food Store
•0.5 miles
420 Decatur St SW
- Day & Night West
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store
•0.6 miles
2007 Harrison Ave NW
- Arco Am/Pm
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store, Travel and Transportation, Fuel Station
•0.7 miles
1725 Evergreen Park Dr SW
- NW Hydroponics Shop
Business and Professional Services, Agriculture and Forestry Service, Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store, Hardware Store, Garden Center
•0.7 miles
222 Division St NW
- Trader Joe's
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store
•0.7 miles
1530 Black Lake Blvd SW
- Total Wine & More
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Liquor Store
•0.7 miles
625 Black Lake Blvd SW
Olive GardenDining and Drinking, Restaurant, Italian Restaurant
•0.4 miles
2400 Capital Mall Dr SW
- The Oly Bean
Dining and Drinking, Cafe, Coffee, and Tea House, Café, Coffee Shop, Restaurant
•0.4 miles
921 Black Lake Blvd SW
- El Sarape Olympia
Dining and Drinking, Restaurant, Mexican Restaurant
•0.4 miles
955 Black Lake Blvd SW
- Olympia Black Bear Diner
Dining and Drinking, Breakfast Spot
•0.4 miles
955 Black Lake Blvd SW
- Boom Boom Tacos
Dining and Drinking, Restaurant, Fast Food Restaurant, Mexican Restaurant
•0.4 miles
1202 Black Lake Blvd SW
- Applebee's Grill + Bar
Dining and Drinking, Restaurant, American Restaurant, Bar
•0.4 miles
2500 Capital Mall Dr SW
- JCPenney
Retail, Department Store
•0.5 miles
625 Black Lake Blvd SW
- Capital Mall
Retail, Shopping Mall
•0.5 miles
625 Black Lake Blvd SW
- Big Lots
Retail, Department Store, Discount Store
•0.6 miles
2815 Capital Mall Dr SW
- Macy's
Retail, Department Store
•0.6 miles
625 Black Lake Blvd SW
- Wild Birds Unlimited
Retail, Pet Supplies Store
•0.6 miles
1200 Cooper Point Rd SW
Quality Sewing & VacuumCommunity and Government, Education, Retail, Furniture and Home Store, Home Appliance Store, Hobby Store
•0.6 miles
1200 Cooper Point Rd SW
Decatur Woods ParkLandmarks and Outdoors, Park, Playground
•0.1 miles
1015 Decatur St SW
- Marathon Park
Landmarks and Outdoors, Park
•0.5 miles
1011 Deschutes Pkwy SW
- West Central Park
Landmarks and Outdoors, Park
•0.6 miles
Division Street
- Jamba Capital Mall
Landmarks and Outdoors, Park, Playground
•0.6 miles
625 Black Lake Blvd SW
- Woodruff Park
Landmarks and Outdoors, Park
•0.7 miles
1500 Harrison Ave NW
- Park of the Seven Oars
Landmarks and Outdoors, Park, Playground
•0.8 miles
W BAY Dr NW
Chuck E. Cheese'sBusiness and Professional Services, Event Space, Arts and Entertainment, Dining and Drinking
•0.5 miles
625 Black Lake Blvd SW
- Century Theatres Olympia
Arts and Entertainment, Movie Theater
•0.5 miles
625 Black Lake Blvd SW
- Cinemark Century Olympia
Arts and Entertainment, Movie Theater
•0.5 miles
625 Black Lake Blvd SW
- PLAYlive Nation
Arts and Entertainment, Arcade
•0.5 miles
625 Black Lake Blvd SW
- Shankz
Arts and Entertainment, Amusement Park
•0.6 miles
1520 Cooper Point Rd SW
- Wildworld Aquarium and Reptiles
Arts and Entertainment, Aquarium
•0.6 miles
2103 Harrison Ave NW
- Honey Beauty Studio Olympia
Business and Professional Services, Health and Beauty Service, Hair Removal Service
•0.2 miles
Wentworth Ave, #E
- Shell
Travel and Transportation, Fuel Station
•0.4 miles
921 Black Lake Blvd SW
- Black Lake Shell Service Station
Travel and Transportation, Fuel Station
•0.4 miles
921 Black Lake Blvd SW
- Ahead Of Design
Business and Professional Services, Health and Beauty Service
•0.4 miles
1025 Black Lake Blvd SW
- Cosmo Prof
Business and Professional Services, Health and Beauty Service
•0.5 miles
2615 Capital Mall Dr SW
- Organic Nail Spa
Business and Professional Services, Health and Beauty Service, Spa, Nail Salon
•0.5 miles
1115 Black Lake Blvd SW
24 Hour FitnessSports and Recreation, Gym and Studio
•0.4 miles
621 Black Lake Blvd SW
- Big Fun Fitness
Sports and Recreation, Gym and Studio
•0.4 miles
1025 Black Lake Blvd SW
Dinamic FitnessSports and Recreation, Personal Trainer
•0.4 miles
1025 Black Lake Blvd SW
- Fortis Sports USA
Sports and Recreation, Gym and Studio
•0.4 miles
1202 Black Lake Blvd SW
- Cross Fit Olympia
Sports and Recreation, Gym and Studio
•0.4 miles
1202 Black Lake Blvd SW
- Northwest High Intensity Training Center
Sports and Recreation, Martial Arts Dojo
•0.4 miles
1202 Black Lake Blvd SW
Applebee's Grill + BarDining and Drinking, Restaurant, American Restaurant, Bar
•0.4 miles
2500 Capital Mall Dr SW
- Iron Rabbit Restaurant & Bar
Dining and Drinking, Bar, Restaurant, American Restaurant, Mexican Restaurant
•0.6 miles
2103 Harrison Ave NW
- Pints & Quarts
Dining and Drinking, Bar, Pub
•0.6 miles
625 Black Lake Blvd SW
- Skep & Skein
Dining and Drinking, Bar, Pub, Brewery
•0.7 miles
2106 Harrison Ave NW
- Headless Mumby Brewing
Dining and Drinking, Bar, Brewery, Restaurant
•0.7 miles
232 Division St NW
- Westside Lanes
Arts and Entertainment, Bowling Alley, Dining and Drinking, Bar, Restaurant, American Restaurant
•0.7 miles
2200 Garfield Ave NW
- Head Start
Community and Government, Education, Preschool
•0.2 miles
1225 Fern St SW
- KinderCare Learning Center
Community and Government, Education, Preschool
•0.3 miles
2303 9th Ave SW
- Spin Tees
Business and Professional Services, Technology Business, Community and Government, Library, Retail, Textiles Store, Print Store
•0.5 miles
1025 Black Lake Blvd SW
- Washington State Law Library
Community and Government, Library
•0.9 miles
415 12th Ave SW
- Percival Creek Preschool
Business and Professional Services, Child Care Service, Community and Government, Education, Preschool
•1.0 mile
2643 Mottman Ct SW
- Division-Geo & Earth Res Libr
Community and Government, Library
•1.2 miles
1111 Washington St SE
- Washington State Firefigh
Community and Government, Government Building, Law Enforcement and Public Safety, Fire Station
•0.6 miles
2305 Harrison Ave NW
- Thurston County Sheriff's Office
Community and Government, Government Building, Law Enforcement and Public Safety, Police Station
•0.8 miles
2000 Lakeridge Dr SW
Olympia Periodontal OfficeHealth and Medicine, Hospital
•0.9 miles
304 W Bay Dr NW
- Washington State Patrol
Community and Government, Government Building, Law Enforcement and Public Safety, Police Station
•1.1 miles
106 11th Ave SW
- MultiCare Indigo Urgent Care
Health and Medicine, Urgent Care Center
•1.1 miles
345 Cooper Point Rd NW
- Federal Bureau-Investigation
Community and Government, Government Building, Law Enforcement and Public Safety, Police Station
•1.1 miles
711 Capitol Way S
South Westside Apartments and Rentals
68 Rental properties in South Westside, 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 Westside Demographics
South Westside Reviews
Good Place To Raise A Family
Yes
Say 7 of 7 renters
Safe For Families
Yes
Say 7 of 7 renters
Busy Streets
No
Say 6 of 7 renters
Noise Late At Night
No
Say 6 of 7 renters
Area Has Litter
No
Say 6 of 7 renters
Near Highways
Yes
Say 6 of 7 renters
South Westside Transportation
Somewhat Walkable
Bikeable
Some Transit
Green Personal Training
Train Stop
2938 Limited Ln NW
Greyhound Bus Lines
Other
107 7th Ave SE
Washington State Department of Transportation
Other
310 Maple Park Ave SE
Source: foursquare.com
Olympia Transit Center
Bus Stop
222 State Ave NE
Source: foursquare.com
Green Personal Training
Train Stop
2938 Limited Ln NW
Wsdot State Rail & Marine
Train Stop
310 Maple Park Ave SE
Source: foursquare.com
Greyhound Bus Lines
Other
107 7th Ave SE
Washington State Department of Transportation
Other
310 Maple Park Ave SE
Intercity Transit
Other
222 State Ave NE
Source: foursquare.com
South Westside Schools
- 3/10
Grades PK, K-5 • Public
- 9/10
Grades 6-8 • Public
- 8/10
Grades 9-12 • Public
- NRNo Rating
Grades PK-8 • Private
- NRNo Rating
Grades PK-8 • Private
Neighborhoods Around South Westside
| Neighborhood | StudioAvg Rent | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| Downtown OlympiaNeighborhood in Olympia, Washington | $1,412 | 6% |
| Olympia Downtown Historic DistrictNeighborhood in Olympia, Washington | $1,300 | 0% |
| Tumwater HillNeighborhood in Tumwater, Washington | $1,600 | 7% |
| South CapitolNeighborhood in Olympia, Washington | $1,040 | 16% |
| Chambers Lake BasinNeighborhood in Olympia, Washington | -- | -- |
| Indian CreekNeighborhood in Olympia, Washington | -- | -- |
| Tumwater Town CenterNeighborhood in Tumwater, Washington | -- | -- |
| Northwest OlympiaNeighborhood in Olympia, Washington | -- | -- |
| EastsideNeighborhood in Olympia, Washington | -- | -- |
| LittlerockNeighborhood in Tumwater, Washington | -- | -- |
| Southeast OlympiaNeighborhood in Olympia, Washington | -- | -- |
| WildernessNeighborhood 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% |
| Tumwater HillNeighborhood in Tumwater, Washington | $1,575 | 2% |
| South CapitolNeighborhood in Olympia, Washington | $1,287 | -- |
| Chambers Lake BasinNeighborhood in Olympia, Washington | $1,665 | 5% |
| Indian CreekNeighborhood in Olympia, Washington | -- | -- |
| Tumwater Town CenterNeighborhood in Tumwater, Washington | $1,300 | -- |
| Northwest OlympiaNeighborhood in Olympia, Washington | -- | -- |
| EastsideNeighborhood in Olympia, Washington | $1,395 | -- |
| LittlerockNeighborhood in Tumwater, Washington | -- | -- |
| Southeast OlympiaNeighborhood in Olympia, Washington | -- | -- |
| WildernessNeighborhood 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% |
| Tumwater HillNeighborhood in Tumwater, Washington | $1,775 | 2% |
| South CapitolNeighborhood in Olympia, Washington | $1,550 | -- |
| Chambers Lake BasinNeighborhood in Olympia, Washington | $1,952 | 9% |
| Indian CreekNeighborhood in Olympia, Washington | -- | -- |
| Tumwater Town CenterNeighborhood in Tumwater, Washington | $1,800 | -- |
| Northwest OlympiaNeighborhood in Olympia, Washington | $1,745 | -- |
| EastsideNeighborhood in Olympia, Washington | $1,525 | -- |
| LittlerockNeighborhood in Tumwater, Washington | $1,975 | -- |
| Southeast OlympiaNeighborhood in Olympia, Washington | -- | -- |
| WildernessNeighborhood 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 | 3 BedsAvg Rent | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| Downtown OlympiaNeighborhood in Olympia, Washington | -- | -- |
| Olympia Downtown Historic DistrictNeighborhood in Olympia, Washington | -- | -- |
| Tumwater HillNeighborhood in Tumwater, Washington | $2,050 | 0% |
| South CapitolNeighborhood in Olympia, Washington | -- | -- |
| Chambers Lake BasinNeighborhood in Olympia, Washington | $2,550 | 7% |
| Indian CreekNeighborhood in Olympia, Washington | -- | -- |
| Tumwater Town CenterNeighborhood in Tumwater, Washington | -- | -- |
| Northwest OlympiaNeighborhood in Olympia, Washington | -- | -- |
| EastsideNeighborhood in Olympia, Washington | -- | -- |
| LittlerockNeighborhood in Tumwater, Washington | -- | -- |
| Southeast OlympiaNeighborhood in Olympia, Washington | -- | -- |
| WildernessNeighborhood 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 | -- | -- |