Cheap Apartments for Rent in Tacoma, WA from $300 (129 Rentals)

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Harbor View Manor
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Harbor View Manor

919 S Fawcett AveTacoma, WA 98402
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Mercy Rosa Franklin Place
1 Bedroom Apartments

Mercy Rosa Franklin Place

802 Martin Luther King Jr. WayTacoma, WA 98405
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Dorothy Height
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Dorothy Height

402 BroadwayTacoma, WA 98402
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Oaks West Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Oaks West Apartments

4503-4543 McChord Dr SWTacoma, WA 98499
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Tacoma, WA Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Tacoma, WA

Pricing Updated: 04/14/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Tacoma, WA area range in price from $564 to $8,466 with an overall median price of $3,301. The three Tacoma neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are P.L.U. at $1,075, Parkland at $1,075, and Fern Hill at $1,090. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Tacoma Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
P.L.U.$2,021$1,07558
Parkland$2,049$1,075111
Fern Hill$2,062$1,09086
Manitou$2,195$1,14568
Dash Point$2,394$1,22774
North East$2,435$1,250218
University Place$2,480$950151
Fircrest$2,522$1,095106
Ketcham Knoll$2,545$1,095109
Roman Ridge$2,545$1,250121

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. Tahoma Place in the Theatre District neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $785. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Tacoma apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Koz at the DomeStudioStudio,1BA$564
Tahoma PlaceStudioStudio,1BA$785
Westside EstatesEvergreen1BR,1BA$951
Pinnacle PointStudio MicroStudio,1BA$999
Analog TacomaStudio, 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$1,018
Cascade Ridge ApartmentsStudio (ADA)Studio,1BA$1,025
Koz on MLKStudio-M1Studio,1BA$1,060
Indigo ApartmentsStudio (S1)Studio,1BA$1,075
Ash Creek Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,075
The Crossings Apartments11BR,1BA$1,080

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Tacoma, WA

As of April 14, 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 2bed 1.5bath Townhouse Model at SoundWest Townhomes starting at $1,795 with a $1.50 price per square foot in the University Place neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Tacoma apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
3109 N 21st St, Unit A3109 N 21st St5BR,2BA$1.24
SoundWest Townhomes2bed 1.5bath Townhouse2BR,1.5BA$1.50
Aladdin TownhomesTownhome2BR,1.5BA$1.44
Northwood Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.50
Freiday Apartments3BR/1.0BA3BR,1BA$1.53
12606 A St S, Unit A212606 A St S2BR,1BA$1.38
Alta Apartments.1x11BR,1BA$1.52
LAK-105061bd-1ba1BR,1BA$1.26
Bridgewood Estates Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.41
The Woodmark1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom (B)1BR,1BA$1.45

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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 $1,080.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Tacoma?

The cheapest apartment in Tacoma is Westside Estates which is listed at $951, while the average apartment in Tacoma costs $3,301.

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 427 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 $252 which is $3,049 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Tacoma.

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