Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central Neighborhood of Tacoma, WA from $300 (33 Rentals)
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Koz on MLK

Ellis Apartments

Pennington Apartments

Park Tower Apartments
Central, Tacoma, WA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Central?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Central Studio Apartments | $1,564 | $564 | $2,954 |
Central 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,939 | $589 | $4,926 |
Central 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,366 | $589 | $6,062 |
Central 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,201 | $1,403 | $7,740 |
Central 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,696 | $2,650 | $6,890 |
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There are currently 33 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Central Neighborhood of Tacoma, WA.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Cambridge Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $865 |
Vintage Apartments | 0X1.E | Studio,1BA | $995 |
Kensington and Lauriston | Kensington/Lauriston | Studio,1BA | $995 |
Housing Hilltop | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,024 |
Koz on MLK | Studio-M2 | Studio,1BA | $1,050 |
Ellis Apartments | Studio - 292 sqft | Studio,1BA | $1,099 |
Pennington Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,100 |
Park Tower Apartments | Harborside | Studio,1BA | $1,100 |
Community Terrace | 1/1.00 | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Harbor Terrace | Two Bedroon, Two Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.76 |
Allenmore Brownstones | Allenmore Brownstones - 2355... | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.66 |
Hazelwood Terrace | 2 Beds, 1.5 baths | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.58 |
401 Bowes Dr, Unit B | 401 Bowes Dr | 1BR,1BA | $1.00 |
Sixth & Alder | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.85 |
Chelsea Heights | 1x1 C | 1BR,1BA | $1.76 |
Orchard Ridge Apartments | Two Bedroom One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.94 |
The Lookout | Willow | 2BR,2BA | $1.86 |
Drexel Stadium - Miranda 13-Plex | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.91 |
Housing Hilltop | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.75 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleCentral, Tacoma, WA
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet 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
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 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
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