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Serves Tumwater · office in Shelton
121 N 5th St, Shelton, WA 98584
Mell Property Management is a locally owned company in Shelton managing single-family homes, multi-family and commercial properties across Mason, Thurston and Grays Harbor Counties, including Union, Hoodsport, Belfair, Olympia and Elma.
In their words: “We prioritize proactive property care, preventative maintenance, rigorous tenant screening, timely rent collection and transparent financial reporting so owners receive steady income and clear status updates.”
Review summary: Most reviewers mention helpful staff who answer quickly, an easy rental process and clear, regular communication.
MVP Property Pros, a family-owned company in Olympia serving Thurston County since 2004, manages single-family homes, multi-family units and condos in Olympia, Lacey, Tumwater, Yelm, DuPont and around Joint Base Lewis-McChord, plus real estate sales.
Review summary: Reviewers, mostly owners, describe a responsive, professional and attentive team that cares for both homes and tenants.
Serves Tumwater · office in Olympia
115 State Ave NE, Olympia, WA 98501
Olympic Rental & Landlord Services is an Olympia company that has managed rental homes since 2005, covering apartments, condos, townhouses and single-family homes in Olympia, Lacey, Tumwater, Yelm, Tenino, Rochester and Tacoma, with in-house maintenance and showings.
Review summary: Reviewers often mention quick responses, responsive staff and a smooth leasing and application process.
Serves Tumwater · office in Olympia
3009 Pacific Ave SE Ste 200, Olympia, WA 98501
Team NW Property Management is an Olympia company managing rental homes in Olympia, Lacey and Tumwater, with marketing, rental pricing, tenant screening, maintenance, rent collection and owner statements, and it also handles home sales.
Review summary: Most reviewers describe friendly, kind and helpful staff, and several owners mention attentive care of their rentals.
Serves Tumwater · office in Lacey
8617 Martin Way E, Lacey, WA 98516
Simply Home Realty is a Lacey company founded in 2015 by an army veteran, managing single-family homes across Thurston and Pierce counties, including Olympia, Tumwater, DuPont, Lakewood and Tacoma, with marketing, tenant screening, rent collection and maintenance.
In their words: “Simply Home Realty takes the stress out of being a landlord by managing marketing, showings, maintenance, lease agreements, and more.”
PCS Home Group, based in Lacey, is a real estate brokerage and property management company serving JBLM, Olympia, Lacey, Lakewood, Dupont, Yelm, Spanaway and Puyallup, managing single-family rentals and specializing in military relocation and PCS moves.
In their words: “We understand the unique challenges of military relocation, tight timelines, and remote transactions.”
Review summary: Most reviewers, including owners, tenants and military families, describe professional, responsive staff who keep communication steady.
Serves Tumwater · office in Lacey
4305 Lacey Blvd SE Ste V08, Lacey, WA 98503
Real Property Management Imagine is a Real Property Management franchise office in Lacey managing single-family and multi-family homes in Olympia, Tumwater, Lacey, DuPont, Lakewood, Yelm and across Thurston County.
In their words: “We are 100% focused on providing quality residential property management service to property owners and residents.”
Review summary: Reviewers often mention attentive managers who respond fast and deal with repairs promptly.
409 Custer Wy Ste 101, Tumwater, WA 98501
Capitol Real Estate is a locally owned, independent Tumwater company offering residential and commercial real estate along with property management for single-family rental homes in Thurston, Lewis, Mason and Pierce counties, with maintenance coordination and general contracting.
In their words: “Residential real estate, property management, and commercial guidance from one locally owned, independent company rooted in Thurston County.”
Serves Tumwater · office in Lacey
4804 Lacey Blvd SE, Lacey, WA 98503
Hometown Property Management has managed single-family rental homes since 1998 from its Lacey office, serving Thurston, Lewis and Mason Counties, including Olympia, Tumwater, Yelm and Centralia.
Review summary: Reviewers often mention quick, well-organized maintenance service and staff who keep residents informed.
Teck Property Management is a Lacey company managing rental homes in Thurston and Pierce counties, including Olympia, Tumwater, Puyallup, Tacoma and the JBLM area, with marketing, tenant screening, rent collection, maintenance, inspections, financial reporting and evictions.
In their words: “We handle all advertising & marketing, respond to inquiries & schedule showings until the unit rents.”
Serves Tumwater · office in Olympia
1722 Harrison Ave NW b, Olympia, WA 98502
Greene Property Management, a division of Greene Realty Group since 2012, manages single-family homes, multi-family housing and light commercial property in Olympia, Lacey, Tumwater, Yelm and across Thurston County.
In their words: “If you are looking for full-service property management for your single-family home, multi-family housing, light commercial property, we’re here to help.”
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Rents in Tumwater are $8 above the Thurston County typical.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Rent rose in 7 of the last 12 months: +$62 in all since Oct 2025.
Green: rent went up that month. Grey: it went down.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Tumwater's typical asking rent is $8 (0.4%) above the county. The gap is growing compared with a year ago.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Tumwater is number 3 of 4 cities in the county by typical asking rent.
Cities with at least 13 months of Zillow data. Linked cities have their own page.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed, 1-year change. Data through September 2026.
Rents here usually rise most in March, April and May, so those are good months to list your rental.
Average change from the month before, 5 years of data.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Past growth, not a forecast. Rents can go down as well as up. Your own rent depends on the home, its condition and the lease.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
| City | Typical rent | 1 year | Managers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tumwater | $2,051 | +3.1% | 11 |
| Olympia | $1,969 | +2.8% | 11 |
| Lacey | $2,075 | +2.0% | 10 |
| Yelm | $2,364 | +9.2% | 2 |
| DuPont | $2,627 | +2.7% | 1 |
| Shelton | $1,803 | 3 | |
| Steilacoom | $1,805 | 0 |
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, data through September 2026. Managers listed: our directory, October 2026.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024.
Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Fair Market Rents for fiscal year 2027, Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA MSA. Used to set Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) limits.
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Zillow's typical asking rent in Tumwater is $2,051 (September 2026); +3.1% over the past year and +19.0% over five years. About 37.5% of homes in Tumwater are rented, and the rental vacancy rate is 3.4% (Census, 2020-2024).
We list 11 property management companies in Tumwater, WA: 1 with an office in the city and 10 that serve the area from elsewhere or without a public office address.
Zillow's typical asking rent in Tumwater was $2,051 a month in September 2026, +3.1% on a year earlier.
Over the 5 years Zillow has tracked, asking rents here have risen most in March, April and May. Listing in those months can help, but every property is different.
Fees depend on the company, the property and the services you need, and few companies publish them. Ask for a written quote that lists the monthly fee, leasing fee and any other charges. You can request quotes from up to 3 managers at once on this page.
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