
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Tacoma, WA from $300 (212 Rentals)
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Shiloh Apartments

4001 Tacoma Ave S

Tahoma Place

5210 S K St

Ash Creek Apartments

3544 S Asotin St

Westside Estates

Vintage Apartments

7826 Emerald Dr SW

Edgecliff Apartments

Annobee Apartments

Cascade Ridge Apartments

The Monroe

Koz on MLK

Indigo Apartments

THE VILLAGE AT SOTA

The Woodmark

The Theodore

1223 S J St

Pennington Apartments

Park Tower Apartments

Red Maple Apartments

Centerly Located 1 Bed/Bath in Tacoma!

Rainier Gardens Aparments

Cornus House

Westmall Terrace Apartments

VINTAGE AT TACOMA

Ellis Apartments

The Thomas

Lincoln Landing

Concordia Apartments

The Summit Apartments

Olympic Apartments

Thea Apartments

Landing on Chicago

2002 S I St

Kensington and Lauriston

Cedar Court Apartments

Warner Park Apartments
Tacoma, WA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Tacoma?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Cheap Tacoma Studio Apartments | $1,479 | $564 | $2,954 |
Cheap Tacoma 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,777 | $589 | $4,706 |
Cheap Tacoma 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,096 | $589 | $6,122 |
Cheap Tacoma 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,664 | $1,403 | $8,647 |
Cheap Tacoma 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,828 | $2,495 | $6,870 |
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Tacoma, WA Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Tacoma, WA
Pricing Updated: 03/26/2025Current apartment rentals in the Tacoma, WA area range in price from $564 to $8,683 with an overall median price of $3,088. The three Tacoma neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Hillsdale at $1,095, Mckinley Hill at $1,010, and P.L.U. at $850. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Tacoma Apartments for rent:
Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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Hillsdale | $2,000 | $1,095 | 730 |
Mckinley Hill | $2,050 | $1,010 | 638 |
P.L.U. | $2,074 | $850 | 593 |
Midland | $2,095 | $850 | 1701 |
South End | $2,100 | $650 | 1583 |
Fern Hill | $2,139 | $1,090 | 1109 |
Manitou | $2,205 | $1,145 | 1092 |
Dash Point | $2,357 | $1,300 | 902 |
Northeast Tacoma | $2,367 | $564 | 6466 |
North East | $2,435 | $1,168 | 2920 |
Cheapest Available Tacoma Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Tacoma, WA is a Studio unit found at Koz at the Dome in the New Tacoma neighborhood priced from $564. Ash Creek Apartments in the P.L.U. neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $850. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Tacoma apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Koz at the Dome | Studio | Studio,1BA | $564 |
Ash Creek Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
Westside Estates | Evergreen | 1BR,1BA | $951 |
Koz on Market | Studio 5 | Studio,1BA | $994 |
Bridgewood Estates Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
Pinnacle Point | Studio Micro | Studio,1BA | $999 |
Housing Hilltop | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,024 |
Annobee Apartments | Studio | 1BR,1BA | $1,032 |
Koz on MLK | Studio-M2 | Studio,1BA | $1,050 |
Cascade Ridge Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,050 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Tacoma, WA
As of March 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Tacoma area is the $1.24 price per square foot 3109 N 21st St Model at 3109 N 21st St, Unit A in the in the North End neighborhood starting from $2,895. The second greatest value Tacoma apartment is the 7214 6th Ave Model at 7214 6th Ave, Unit A starting at $1,715 with a $1.43 price per square foot in the West End neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Tacoma apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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3109 N 21st St, Unit A | 3109 N 21st St | 5BR,2BA | $1.24 |
7214 6th Ave, Unit A | 7214 6th Ave | 2BR,2BA | $1.43 |
SoundWest Townhomes | 2bed 1.5bath Townhouse | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.50 |
Northwood Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.50 |
Freiday Apartments | 3BR/1.0BA | 3BR,1BA | $1.53 |
12606 A St S, Unit A2 | 12606 A St S | 2BR,1BA | $1.38 |
Alta Apartments. | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.52 |
LAK-10506 | 1bd-1ba | 1BR,1BA | $1.26 |
Sandman Apartments | 1BD/1BA - 936 SQ FT | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
611 N J St, Unit 9 | 611 N J St | 2BR,1BA | $1.52 |
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Tacoma Overview
Tacoma, Washington is a bustling port city located about 45 minutes south of Seattle. It offers many of the benefits of living in a larger city, but apartments in Tacoma are more affordable. Give this city a closer look if you need a new home.
Why live in Tacoma, WA?
Tacoma may not be as flashy as Seattle, but it has a vibrant city scene of its own. It’s well-known for decorative glass, and the Tacoma Mural Project means that there are over 27 outdoor murals painted by local artists, giving the city a beautiful look and creative feel. Many view the city as a more affordable alternative to Seattle, and the money you save by living in apartments in Tacoma can be better used on the things you enjoy doing, whether that’s going for a night out on the town or heading out for an international getaway from the nearby SeaTac Airport.
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Getting Around Tacoma, WA
Walk Score®
59 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
49 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
1 / 100
Minimal Transit
It may be possible to get on a bus
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Tacoma Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Tacoma?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Tacoma is under $1,050.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Tacoma?
The cheapest apartment in Tacoma is Koz at the Dome which is listed at $604, while the average apartment in Tacoma costs $3,088.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Tacoma?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 5,290 regular apartments in Tacoma that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Tacoma?
Cheap apartments in Tacoma have an average cost of $274 which is $2,814 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Tacoma.
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