Cheap Low Income Apartments for Rent in Tacoma, WA from $300 (17 Rentals)
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Koz at the Dome

Shiloh Apartments

Tahoma Place

Westside Estates

Annobee Apartments

The Monroe

The Woodmark

The Theodore
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Kensington and Lauriston

The Lookout

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Tacoma, WA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Tacoma?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Tacoma Studio Apartments | $1,483 | $564 | $2,954 |
Tacoma 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,779 | $589 | $4,791 |
Tacoma 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,099 | $589 | $6,122 |
Tacoma 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,641 | $1,403 | $8,801 |
Tacoma 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,889 | $2,495 | $6,900 |
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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 $3,013.
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 5,525 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 $316 which is $2,697 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Tacoma.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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