Cheap New Apartments for Rent in Tacoma, WA from $300 (30 Rentals)

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Mercy Rosa Franklin Place
Built in 20211 Bedroom Apartments

Mercy Rosa Franklin Place

802 Martin Luther King Jr. WayTacoma, WA 98405
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Dorothy Height
Built in 2015Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Dorothy Height

402 BroadwayTacoma, WA 98402
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604 Sheridan
Built in 2023Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

604 Sheridan

604 S Sheridan AveTacoma, WA 98405
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810 Yakima
Built in 20241 Bedroom Apartments

810 Yakima

810 Yakima AveTacoma, WA 98405
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Yakima Apartments
Built in 20191 Bedroom Apartments

Yakima Apartments

3714 Yakima AveTacoma, WA 98418
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Pacific Apartments
Built in 20231 Bedroom Apartments

Pacific Apartments

7624-7626 Pacific AveTacoma, WA 98408
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9 Clark Pl
Built in 2022Studio Apartments

9 Clark Pl

9 Clark PlTacoma, WA 98409
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Quiet Meadows
Built in 20191 Bedroom Apartments

Quiet Meadows

1402 E 69th StTacoma, WA 98404
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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 $1,090.

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 $3,159.

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 411 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 $2,885 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Tacoma.

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Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everyone needs a place to live and to call home. For decades, the federal government has established protections to ensure that individuals and families can find housing free from discriminatory barriers.

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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.

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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting

Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD

While many apartment buildings are “no smoking” properties, it’s hard to know exactly how many. In 2017, the National Apartment Association reported more than half of rental properties had smoke free policies.

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Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money

Written by: Amber Kanuckel

With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.