401 Union Apartments Now Open in Downtown Olympia

If you’ve driven through downtown Olympia lately, you’ve probably noticed a new building that looks a little different from everything around it.

With its steep, French-inspired roofline, 401 Union is hard to miss. And now, it’s officially open.

The new 70-unit apartment building welcomed its first residents in November and is already about 40% occupied, signaling strong early demand in Olympia’s downtown housing market.

🏗️ A Distinctive Design for Downtown

What immediately sets 401 Union apart is its mansard roof, a style commonly seen in Paris architecture but rarely in the Pacific Northwest.

The design adds character to the skyline while blending into downtown’s evolving urban feel. It’s a noticeable shift from the more boxy, modern apartment builds that have popped up in recent years.

🏠 Inside the Building

The project offers a variety of layouts to meet different needs:

• Studios

• Flex studios (with divider walls that create a semi-private second space)

• One-bedroom units

• Two-bedroom units

• Street-level townhomes with two bedrooms and two bathrooms

The flex studio concept is particularly interesting, giving renters a way to create separation between living and sleeping spaces without paying full one-bedroom pricing.

🔑 Amenities & Pricing

Amenities reflect newer-build standards for downtown living:

• Covered parking

• EV charging stations

• Air conditioning

• Large windows with natural light

• In-unit washer and dryer

• No carpeting throughout units

Rents currently range from around $1,400 to approximately $2,200, depending on size and layout.

That pricing puts the building in line with other recently constructed multifamily projects downtown, reinforcing the broader trend of Olympia continuing to densify its core.

📈 Why It Matters

401 Union isn’t just another apartment building.

It’s part of a bigger story:

• More housing options in walkable downtown areas

• Continued investment from local developers

• A steady shift from office and low-density space toward residential living

As projects like this fill up, they help support nearby restaurants, retail, and waterfront activity, gradually reshaping Olympia into a more active, urban-feeling downtown.

And with several other multifamily developments either underway or recently completed, it’s clear that Olympia’s housing landscape is still evolving.

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