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29 St. Helens Ave, Tacoma, WA 98402
(253) 498-7146
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Orion

29 St. Helens Ave
Tacoma, WA 98402
(253) 498-7146
  • 1-2 Bedrooms
  • $1,400 - $1,850Available Unit Pricing
  • 525-650Square Feet

Rent Specials

Start the New Year with -$500 off your rent! - Come in and tour today! We have amazing water views!

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About Orion

Located in the heart of Tacoma, WA's Stadium District, Orion is a renovated high-rise community with panoramic views of Mt. Rainier, Puget Sound, Wright Park, and the desirable New Tacoma city lights. Enjoy living in New Tacoma, surrounded by many restaurants, bars, coffee shops, and local parks nearby. Orion also offers convenient access to Tacoma Link Light Rail and Interstates 705 and 5.

Orion is located in the Stadium District Neighborhood and 98402 Zip code of Tacoma, WA. This community is professionally managed by Allied Residential

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Floorplan Pricing and Availability

Orion offers 1 to 2 Bedroom apartments starting from $1,400 and having 525-650 sqft. Here is the current pricing and availability:

  • 1 Bedroom

    From $1,400

    Floorplan A

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 525 sq ftAvailable Now

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq Ft
    $1,500Available Now1010525
    $1,450 December 11, 20241207525
    $1,450 January 14, 20250610525

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price Range

    • $1,400 - $1,500

    Available Unit Pricing

    • $1,450 - $1,500

    Unit 1010 Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $1,500

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $1,400 - $1,500

    Unit 1207 Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $1,450

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $1,400 - $1,500

    Unit 0610 Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $1,450

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $1,400 - $1,500

    From $1,400

    Floorplan B

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 525 sq ftAvailable Now

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq Ft
    $1,450Available Now1403525
    $1,400 December 18, 20240803525

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price Range

    • $1,400 - $1,450

    Available Unit Pricing

    • $1,400 - $1,450

    Unit 1403 Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $1,450

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $1,400 - $1,450

    Unit 0803 Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $1,400

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $1,400 - $1,450

    From $1,425

    Floorplan D

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 525 sq ftAvailable Now

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq Ft
    $1,425Available Now1001525
    $1,475 December 20, 20241501525

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price Range

    • $1,425 - $1,475

    Available Unit Pricing

    • $1,425 - $1,475

    Unit 1001 Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $1,425

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $1,425 - $1,475

    Unit 1501 Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $1,475

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $1,425 - $1,475

    Floorplan C

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 525 sq ft 

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq Ft
    From $1,275UnavailableC525 sq ft

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price Range

    • $1,275 - $1,605

    Floorplan E

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 525 sq ft 

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq Ft
    From $1,399UnavailableE525 sq ft

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price Range

    • $1,399 - $1,727
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  • 2 Bedrooms

    From $1,850

    Floorplan F

    2 Beds, 1 Bath, 650 sq ftAvailable Now

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq Ft
    $1,850Available Now1512650
    $1,850 January 10, 20251412650

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $1,850

    Unit 1512 Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $1,850

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $1,850

    Unit 1412 Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $1,850

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $1,850
* Price shown is base rent and may not include non-optional fees and utilities. View Fees and Policies for details. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.

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Property Information

Lease Terms

  • 12 Months
  • Short Term Lease Options

Pet Policy

Pet Policy - Cats

  • Cats Allowed
  • $150 Fee
  • $15 Monthly Pet Rent
  • 1 Pet Limit
  • Pets Welcome Upon Approval.Breed Restrictions Apply.Animal License Through The City Of Tacoma And Vaccination Record Current For Rabies Required. Cats:$250 Deposit And $250 Non Refundable Fee Required.Monthly Rent Of $15 Will Be Charged. Dogs:Dogs Are Welcome On Floors 2 6.$250 Deposit And $250 Non Refundable Fee Required.Monthly Rent Of $35 Will Be Charged. Pet Amenities: Pet Waste Stations Dog Wash Room

Pet Policy - Dogs

  • Dogs Allowed
  • $35 Monthly Pet Rent
  • 1 Pet Limit
  • $250 Fee
  • Pets Welcome Upon Approval.Breed Restrictions Apply.Animal License Through The City Of Tacoma And Vaccination Record Current For Rabies Required. Cats:$250 Deposit And $250 Non Refundable Fee Required.Monthly Rent Of $15 Will Be Charged. Dogs:Dogs Are Welcome On Floors 2 6.$250 Deposit And $250 Non Refundable Fee Required.Monthly Rent Of $35 Will Be Charged. Pet Amenities: Pet Waste Stations Dog Wash Room

Parking Fees & Info

Parking Garage

  • Garage Fee: $150 /Mo
  • Assigned Parking.

Storage Fees & Info

Storage - Small

  • $25/MO

Storage - Large

  • $90/MO

Storage - Medium

  • $50/MO

Fee & Deposit Info

Recurring Fees

  • $150 Garage Fee

One-Time Fees

  • $44 Application Fee

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Features and Amenities

Unique Amenities

  • Holding Fee
  • Parking
  • Pet Park

On-Site Services

  • Maintenance On Site
  • Laundry Facilities

Community Features

  • Business Center

Recreation and Fitness

  • Fitness Center

Unique Amenities

  • Garage Available
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29 St. Helens Ave, Tacoma, WA 98402

Hours and Contact Info

Call Us - Open Now!
Currently Closed
By Appointment
Monday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Tuesday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Wednesday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Thursday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Friday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Saturday10:00 am - 5:00 pm
SundayClosed

Getting Around

Walk Score®

94 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

56 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Orion

Where is Orion located?

Orion is located at 29 St. Helens Ave near the Stadium District area of Tacoma, WA

What is the current rent range at Orion?

1 Bedroom to 2 Bedroom Apartments at Orion currently range from $1,400 to $1,850

When is the leasing office open?

  • The office Hours for Orion are
  • Monday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Tuesday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Wednesday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Thursday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Friday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Saturday 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Sunday Closed

Are pets allowed?

Yes. Pets are allowed at Orion. Call us today for info on moving here with your pet.

Are there any rent specials?

The current rent special at Orion is: Start the New Year with -$500 off your rent! - Come in and tour today! We have amazing water views!.

Lifestyle Ratings

  • Affordability Nice Value3.0

    The Orion Apartments are 25.0% cheaper than the average apartment in the Stadium District area, and 18.9% cheaper than the average apartment city-wide.

    Rent Comparison to the Stadium District Neighborhood

    FloorplanLowest Price HereNeighborhood Avg RentNbhd Avg RentCost Difference%
    1 Bedroom$1,275$1,857-$582-31.3%
    2 Bedroom$1,850$2,275-$425-18.7%

    Rent Comparison to the city of Tacoma

    FloorplanLowest Price HereCity Average RentCost Difference%
    1 Bedroom$1,275$1,746-$471-27.0%
    2 Bedroom$1,850$2,075-$225-10.8%

    Methodology: On 11/26/2024, ApartmentHomeLiving.com compared current rents by floorplan to 535 other apartment communities in the immediate area around Orion (Stadium District), and 1420 other apartment communities in Tacoma using today’s up-to-date pricing using the sum/count averaging formula. This data will be updated in real-time as prices fluctuate.

    Rent Pricing Data as of 11/26/2024

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Renters Reviews and Ratings

3.6
16 Renters Reviews
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  • All bad

    December 4, 2023
    Literally the only positive is the view. Apartments are very small and no storage. Plumbing does not drain. Fire alarms don't alarm on all floors. laundry room consistently has more than half out of order. Others are left full of clothes. Hallways are littered with garbage bags for "valet" trash service that never picks up. Noisy! You will hear ever little thing. cars will get broken into often on the street. No control of who still has fob access, so lots of crime and unauthorized access. BBQ ...
    are common area only available during business hours. mailroom/mailbox break ins and no police reports filed or reported. Do not waste your sanity or money. management will be of no help
    • Property Manager Responded

      December 12, 2023
      We appreciate all feedback, however, yours is concerning to hear. We value our residents and want them to have a 5-star experience during their time here, so it is disappointing to hear you feel this way. Please reach out to us directly when you can so we can take care of these claims properly. Thank you and we hope to speak with you soon.
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  • Drugs everywhere in building

    January 2, 2023
    Extremely unsafe! Do not rent here. People smoking meth in the stairwell, cars stolen and broken into several times a week. Management knows and does nothing. Homeless camped across street. Fentanyl left in hallways. Unsafe!!!!
    Review from Apartments.com
  • Find somewhere else to live

    July 24, 2021
    I lived in this apartment for one year. The views are beautiful. I apologize it goes downhill from here. It is an unsafe area, definite gang activity. Cars are broken in. There is also a MHMR across the street. You will hear people yelling at the top of their lungs at night and parking is sparse, tickets are given frequently. You will have to pay for $150 for parking. I was placed on waiting list and was happy when I altered my schedule so that I did not arrive home after dark. We had to ...
    be moved due to dampness that I knew caused mold because I was sick for months prior. You will need to take your clothes to the laundry because people leave their clothes in the washroom all day. They placed a sign forbidding you to take their clothes out of the washers and dryers, despite them mildewing while you wait. The electric is allocated, which is not explained in the lease. You will pay based on the number of people in your home, so there is no way to reduce your energy costs. Problem is it an old building and the windows need to be upgraded. You will be cold during the winter (inside) despite the unit constantly coming on to combat the cold coming in from the outside. The apartments have no air conditioning. You will need to buy a portable ac. The walls are thin, almost weekly we heard neighbors fighting and slamming doors. The homes are very small for the price. Despite not smoking weed, you will receive frequent warnings. You will be nickeled and dimed on monthly electric and utility fees and there is an additional mandatory trash pickup fee (little bucket only). The trash room on both floors was always disgusting as trash piled up. When you leave, pay for professional cleaning and carpet cleaning (despite only one room being carpeted). You are agreeing to this in your lease. They do not have to provide you with pictures of what they deem as dirty. You will have to pay their cost for getting the home sanitized and ready for the next attendant. Also, despite the moratorium, your final move in cost will be automatically sent to a bill collector. The elevators (2) are very slow and one usually ran due to ppl reserving the elevator to move in and out. This was the case until I moved out and was told that this was no longer an option. Save yourself time and rent somewhere else
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  • Perfect place to live!

    March 7, 2021
    We've been here for almost a year and we couldn't be happier. They have never left us waiting when small issues happen. Living in the city can have their challenges, but the staff and their security has always gone above and beyond to keep our building safe! The pandemic has really taken a toll on many businesses but this building has once again gone above and beyond to keep us safe, healthy and protected with their mandatory rules, constant mask wearing and sanitary practices. Many people forget ...
    that apartment buildings sometimes have no control over tenants that can cause issues, noises, floods or any other situation but since living here I've never had another staff resolve any of those issues as fast as this staff. I love their little community holiday contests and other activities they have done to keep us connected. Before covid I was told by the neighbors they would put on community parties so we could all get to know each other, I'm looking forward to those times when we are safely able to do so. As in any city, parking can be hectic but We've managed to make it work. We are hoping to take advantage of their garage parking once we are financially able too. The utilities have never been unreasonably priced. Our valet trash is affordable and very convenient! We are really looking forward to taking advantage of their upcoming storage units they will have available for us. Recently they even went to all the apartments and made sure we all had up to date thermostats and faucets to keep up with energy efficiency and water saving. They also checked our sprinklers and fire detectors! We are really looking forward to keeping our penthouse a home for a good while. We love it here and we love how everything is ran. Our family feels safe and happy at The Orion! Thank you! I want to add you get very affordable place with million dollar views!
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  • Terrible Management

    December 17, 2020
    Hallways always smell of trash, laundry room never works / broken, thin walls so you hear everything, the elevator prioritizes the top floors, and management will not work with you if you’ve had vehicle vandalism multiple times over 4 months after they failed to get you on a list for a parking spot. I requested a parking spot in August after two incidents and was put on waitlist. 4 months later in November, my vehicle is vandalized again. They said my name was never on the list. Refuse to change ...
    or help after my vehicle is hit for a FOURTH time because “I wasn’t here when you initially requested, so we can’t do anything about it.” You’re paying for the view here, that’s it, and they know it so minimal effort here by Team Orion.
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  • The worst.

    March 19, 2020
    Do not move into this complex. It is not well maintained. The laundry room is always disgusting and half of the machines are out out of order. They over charge for what you receive. Upon move out you will find yourself with a hefty bill even when you leave the apartment in great condition.
    Review from Apartments.com
  • Nicest building in the area

    October 25, 2019
    Management is amazing and the rent is almost equal to what old, outdated apartments in the area go for. Everything is modern and the building is well taken care of. The area is safe, quiet and clean. If you do your research you'll see it's a great area and an amazing building.
    Review from Apartments.com
  • Great Management, Amazing Views,

    August 13, 2019
    I have lived at the Orion managed by Allied for the last year and have just renewed my lease for a second year. This has been one of the best overall experiences with a property I have had so far. All of our maintenance requests were fulfilled very quickly. Our refrigerator stopped working and they installed a new one faster than I have had previous properties even respond to my requests. I have always felt very safe here as it takes several scan ins to use amenities, access inside the building ...
    and so on. Parking has never been a problem except when there are any large events in the city. Everyone is really friendly here, all of the Orion organized barbecue and ice cream socials cultivate a great community. and we have gotten along so well with management. I use the gym every day as well as the theater room. When I have many guests over they always love the Lounge. Issues I have had: Occasionally an elevator is reserved for someone's move in day which puts the second elevator in as the only in service to all floors. This can be a slight annoyance if you are on the upper floors. Laundry facility washers sometimes break down and are not fixed for a long time. I would like to not this is not the Orion's fault as they put in the requests to have them fixed. On certain days it can be difficult to get a washer.
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  • Prime location

    May 7, 2019
    The Orion is definitely a place of character! I have absolutely loved my last 11 months here. Great place for 20 somethings, management and neighbors all extremely friendly. The views are beautiful and you can’t beat the location. Highly recommend for singles and younger people.
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  • Horrible apparent building

    July 25, 2018
    Wore apartment building ever. Always doing construction! Turned back multiple packages because they were in my wives maiden name. Turned back a express mail package that had important documents they have effected us tremendously from not receiving them. We lost 8,000 dollars because of failing to receive my mail. Always smell funny like weed and BO. The workers in the front office are horrible. I've been double billed multiple times. Someone started a fire in there apartment five floors above ...
    mine and there was water damage due to the fire system. They made me change apartments and pay extra or I was going to get evicted and tried to make me use my home owners insurance for the damages. These people are absolutely horrible. Can't wait to move!!!!!! WARNING DO NOT RENT FROM THIS BUILDING ?
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  • Prisoner in my home

    February 15, 2018
    This by far has been the worst experience I have ever had renting an apartment. I will make it perfectly clear all the good points before I go in on them. Maintenance is very prompt in responding to calls and front office is friendly. The staff is the best part of this place. Also nice enough fitness center as well as laundry facility hangout area. See I can definitely see the good in things. Now down to business, when I first moved in i thought this was a nice unit. Very small but for the ...
    price and being downtown I thought i was getting a deal. Like super small almost dorm room small. The appliances are mini like the oven can't fit a whole pizza in it. T Its the area that is awesome so many cool restaurants and breweries and other things to do. The building itself is decrepit and slowly falling apart. There was a fire after my second week here which in turn set off all the sprinklers and caused massive water damage to the building. They had to gut all the walls of the hallways to try and drain out all the wet filling and eliminate whatever mold was building because of it. From that point on constant construction, banging hammers and drills all throughout the day and the apartments are hollow so you hear everyone and they here you. I literally walk down the halls and can hear every word of conversation from any unit because of the acoustics and cheap doors. I have complained so many times for so many things like the fact that the bathroom has exposed pipes that drip green slime whenever you take a hot shower. They said it was the copper dripping and thats normal. Ive had this same stuff drip on things and stain them permamnently it looks like slider from ghostbusters. Also we hear banging and bouncing balls at night in units above me then when i complain to front office I'm told the unit is empty. Take that however you like. They started putting appears on doors of empty units so i don't know if they have homeless people trying to live in the empty units that slip out before the office opens in the mornings.Elevator goes down all the time, halls smell of trash and valet system is ridiculous you basically take it out yourself and are forced to pay them for it. Cupboards fall off hinges, doors feel like they can be broken by a small child, no lock on bedroom doors. Often times the garage has been blocked in by workers and have no access to my own vehicle to get in and out while paying $150 for parking.
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  • New Resident, Nov 2017

    February 1, 2018
    Originally posted approximately January 10, 2018. Re-Posted January 31. 2018. There have been two significant events in the short time of my residency. I'll briefly share them here, and update this review in all places where its posted when the financial pieces are resolved to my satisfaction. . . . In the first, my rental unit was not available according to the advertised date of availability. For me, this meant retaining a moving truck longer than intended, retaining a storage room that I ...
    hadn't intended at all, and, basically, moving my household twice. When I requested of the Leasing Office to be recompensated for those unforseen extra expenses, I was refused. . . . In the second event, I experienced rain and wind in my apartment. Yes, you read that correctly, and technically there are three events, not two, since this occurred twice - in November and December. When I requested of the Leasing Office to be recompensated in the electric bill for the outdoorsy feel inside of my apartment, and for unknowingly heating the outdoors since my arrival at the property, I was again refused. Other Complaints Marijuana smoke is almost a constant in this non-smoking building (which has been on fire in the not too distant past because of, yes, a smoker). This means that a contact high is a regular thing. It's inescapable, even within one's own unit. Consider what this means for a person on medication, for a child...... . . . There's also an interesting-to-questionable online billing system which earmarks all payable and remitted monies as "Rent" - whether rent, third-party utilities, or valet trash. . . . Aesthetically, the place is coming together (being renovated), but for my money, I expect customer-centric business practices as well. . . . For probably a month, I've been waiting for the Allied Residential Property Manager's resolution and financial recompensation. I was really hoping that I'd finally signed on with an integral rental operation, that I could de-stress, that I wouldn't have to bring to the attention of Code Enforcement (again) - believe me, I've been through so much with boldly violating landlords! . . . These folks could suddenly surprise me and change my mind - but as of this moment, after what I've been through with them so far, I couldn't in good conscious recommend The Orion, because integrity matters to me, and I assume it matters to you too.
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Nearby Schools

Edna Travis Elementary

  • Tacoma
  • 2111 South J Street
  • 4 min drive/1.5 mi away
  • Public School - Grades PK-5 (393 Students)
  • In Attendance Zone
2out of 10

Hilltop Heritage Middle School

  • Tacoma
  • 602 North Sprague Avenue
  • 3 min drive/1.0 mi away
  • Public School - Grades 6-8 (524 Students)
  • In Attendance Zone
3out of 10

Stadium High School

  • Tacoma
  • 111 North E Street
  • 1 min drive/0.2 mi away
  • Public School - Grades 9-12 (1571 Students)
  • In Attendance Zone
7out of 10
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Time and distance from Orion.

Big Box and RetailAddressDriveDistance
Walgreens2024 6th Ave3 min1.0 mi
Autozone3801 6th Ave4 min2.0 mi
Walmart1965 S Union Ave4 min2.2 mi
Colleges and UniversitiesAddressDriveDistance
University of Washington, Tacoma1900 Commerce St3 min1.3 mi
University of Puget Sound1500 N Warner5 min1.7 mi
Tacoma Community College6501 S 19th Street8 min3.8 mi
GroceriesAddressDriveDistance
Hong Kong Supermarket3828 Yakima Ave5 min2.8 mi
Fred Meyer6901 S 19th St8 min4.1 mi
Grocery Outlet3510 S 56th St9 min4.3 mi
HospitalsAddressDriveDistance
St. Joseph Medical Center1717 South J Street3 min1.3 mi
St. Francis Community Hospital34515 9th Avenue South13 min6.1 mi
St. Clare Hospital11315 Bridgeport Way S W17 min8.0 mi
Military BasesAddressDriveDistance
McChord Air Force Base20 min9.7 mi
Camp Murray Washington24 min11.5 mi
Shopping CentersAddressDriveDistance
817 Division Retail817 Division Ave1 min0.2 mi
Stadium Center633 Division Ave1 min0.2 mi
Art Lofts on Market730 Market St1 min0.5 mi

Orion has 3 shopping centers within 0.4 miles.

Transit StationsAddressDriveDistance
South 25th-Tacoma Link5 min1.8 mi
Tacoma Dome Station-Tacoma Link431 E 25th St5 min1.8 mi
Tacoma Dome Station-Sounder South Line431 E 25th St5 min1.8 mi

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Rental Price Ranges in the Area

BedroomAverage RentCheapest RentHighest Rent
Tacoma Studio Apartments $1,461$564$2,488
Tacoma 1 Bedroom Apartments $1,746$589$4,966
Tacoma 2 Bedroom Apartments $2,075$704$4,948
Tacoma 3 Bedroom Apartments $2,502$1,650$6,820
Tacoma 4 Bedroom Apartments $2,785$2,750$2,900

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