Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Tacoma Neighborhood of Tacoma, WA from $300 (23 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Downtown Tacoma area of Tacoma.

Koz at the Dome

1801 S G St

Tahoma Place

616 S G St

Park Tower Apartments

Kensington and Lauriston
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Downtown Tacoma, Tacoma, WA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Tacoma?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Downtown Tacoma Studio Apartments | $1,382 | $564 | $3,240 |
Downtown Tacoma 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,874 | $604 | $3,143 |
Downtown Tacoma 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,493 | $1,340 | $4,500 |
Downtown Tacoma 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,506 | $2,874 | $5,320 |
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There are currently 23 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Tacoma Neighborhood of Tacoma, WA.
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Cheapest Available Downtown Tacoma Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Tacoma area of Tacoma, WA is a Studio unit found at Koz at the Dome priced from $564. Koz on Market has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,020. Here are the most affordable Downtown Tacoma apartments for rent in Tacoma, WA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Koz at the Dome | Studio | Studio,1BA | $564 |
Koz on Market | Studio 6 | Studio,1BA | $1,020 |
Park Tower Apartments | Harborside | Studio,1BA | $1,100 |
Kensington and Lauriston | Kensington/Lauriston | Studio,1BA | $1,100 |
Cornus House | Discover Cornus House: Your New Urban Oasis! OF... | Studio,1BA | $1,125 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Tacoma, WA
As of May 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Tacoma area is the $2.13 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at Napoleon Apartment Homes in the in the Theatre District neighborhood starting from $2,250. The second greatest value Downtown Tacoma apartment is the two bedroom with den Model at Stillwater Apartments starting at $2,450 with a $2.40 price per square foot in the Theatre District neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Tacoma apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Napoleon Apartment Homes | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $2.13 |
Stillwater Apartments | two bedroom with den | 2BR,2BA | $2.40 |
Walker Apartments | Cary Grant | 1BR,1BA | $1.98 |
Hanna Heights South | South Tower A3 | 1BR,1BA | $2.12 |
The Henry | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.59 |
440 ST HELENS AVE | 440 ST HELENS AVE | 1BR,1BA | $2.04 |
Park Tower Apartments | Harborside | Studio ,1BA | $2.00 |
VUE25 | S1 | Studio ,1BA | $2.62 |
Vintage Apartments | 0x1.D | Studio ,1BA | $2.65 |
Koz at the Dome | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.72 |
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Lifestyle Ratings
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Getting Around the Downtown Tacoma Neighborhood in Tacoma, WA
Walk Score®
85 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
53 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
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 Downtown Tacoma Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Downtown Tacoma?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Downtown Tacoma is at Koz at the Dome listed at $564.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Tacoma Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Tacoma Apartment is $1,250 at Kensington and Lauriston.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown Tacoma Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Tacoma is starting from $1,600 at Stillwater Apartments.
What is the most affordable Downtown Tacoma Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Downtown Tacoma Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Moraine and starts from $2,874.
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