Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central Neighborhood of Tacoma, WA from $300 (33 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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Webster Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Webster Apartments

623-629 Saint Helens AveTacoma, WA 98402
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Bridgeview Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bridgeview Apartments

1121 S I StTacoma, WA 98405
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Bay Terrace
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Bay Terrace

2500 G StTacoma, WA 98405
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Baycrest Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Baycrest Apartments

501 S 7th StTacoma, WA 98402
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The Carlton
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Carlton

615 S 7th AveTacoma, WA 98405
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Granada Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Granada Apartments

1224 S Yakima AveTacoma, WA 98405
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The Grove
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Grove

1524 S J StTacoma, WA 98405
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Evergreen Manor
1 Bedroom Apartments

Evergreen Manor

2011-2015 S 7th StTacoma, WA 98405
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604 Sheridan
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

604 Sheridan

604 S Sheridan AveTacoma, WA 98405
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The Winthrop
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Winthrop

776 BroadwayTacoma, WA 98402
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Hillside View
2 Bedroom Apartments

Hillside View

1601 S G StTacoma, WA 98405

Central, Tacoma, WA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Central Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Central area of Tacoma, WA is a Studio unit found at Cambridge Apartments priced from $865. Vintage Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $995. Here are the most affordable Central apartments for rent in Tacoma, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cambridge ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$865
Vintage Apartments0X1.EStudio,1BA$995
Kensington and LauristonKensington/LauristonStudio,1BA$995
Housing HilltopOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,024
Koz on MLKStudio-M2Studio,1BA$1,050
Ellis ApartmentsStudio - 292 sqftStudio,1BA$1,099
Pennington ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,100
Park Tower ApartmentsHarborsideStudio,1BA$1,100
Community Terrace1/1.001BR,1BA$1,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central, WA

As of February 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Central area is the $1.76 price per square foot Two Bedroon, Two Bathroom Model at Harbor Terrace in the in the Theatre District neighborhood starting from $2,195. The second greatest value Central apartment is the Allenmore Brownstones - 2355... Model at Allenmore Brownstones starting at $2,075 with a $1.66 price per square foot in the South Tacoma neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Central apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Harbor TerraceTwo Bedroon, Two Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.76
Allenmore BrownstonesAllenmore Brownstones - 2355...2BR,2.5BA$1.66
Hazelwood Terrace2 Beds, 1.5 baths2BR,1.5BA$1.58
401 Bowes Dr, Unit B401 Bowes Dr1BR,1BA$1.00
Sixth & AlderOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.85
Chelsea Heights1x1 C1BR,1BA$1.76
Orchard Ridge ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$1.94
The LookoutWillow2BR,2BA$1.86
Drexel Stadium - Miranda 13-Plex1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.91
Housing HilltopOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.75

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Central, Tacoma, WA

Ranked #9

Among neighborhoods in Tacoma, WA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com compares millions of points of data to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities and towns across the United States including Central, Tacoma, and the greater Tacoma area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, places that make kids happy, proximity to transit, and other valuable search options. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Getting Around the Central Neighborhood in Tacoma, WA

Walk Score®

68 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

61 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

1 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Central Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Central?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Central is at Cambridge Apartments listed at $865.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Central Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Central Apartment is $1,024 at Housing Hilltop.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Central Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Central is starting from $1,225 at Housing Hilltop.

What is the most affordable Central Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Central Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Housing Hilltop and starts from $1,403.

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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