Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown Tacoma Neighborhood of Tacoma, WA from $1,000 (3 Rentals)

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2509 S J St

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Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Tacoma, WA

As of May 12, 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 Cary Grant Model at Walker Apartments starting at $1,650 with a $1.98 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Napoleon Apartment Homes2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.13
Walker ApartmentsCary Grant1BR,1BA$1.98
Hanna Heights SouthSouth Tower A31BR,1BA$2.12
The Henry1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.59
440 ST HELENS AVE440 ST HELENS AVE1BR,1BA$2.04
Theas LandingStudioStudio ,1BA$2.66
Stillwater Apartmentsone bedroom1BR,1BA$2.50
Park Tower ApartmentsHarborsideStudio ,1BA$2.00
VUE25S1Studio ,1BA$2.62
Koz at the DomeStudioStudio ,1BA$1.72

Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Tacoma

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Tacoma?

There are currently 132 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Tacoma, WA with pricing that ranges from $564 to $5,320. There are also 7 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Tacoma ranging from $1,050 to $5,800.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downtown Tacoma?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown Tacoma ranges from $1,050 to $5,800 with an average monthly rent of $3,722.

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