
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fern Hill Neighborhood of Tacoma, WA from $900 (16 Rentals)
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The Theodore

The Thomas

Thea Apartments

Brookside Garden Apartments

604 98th St S

8801 Pacific Ave
Fern Hill, Tacoma, WA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Fern Hill?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Fern Hill Studio Apartments | $1,234 | $1,095 | $1,405 |
Fern Hill 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,557 | $1,090 | $2,864 |
Fern Hill 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,770 | $1,150 | $3,657 |
Fern Hill 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,130 | $2,000 | $2,210 |
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Cheapest Available Fern Hill Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Fern Hill area of Tacoma, WA is a Studio unit found at The Theodore priced from $1,095. Thea Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,199. Here are the most affordable Fern Hill apartments for rent in Tacoma, WA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Theodore | Studio (ADA) | Studio,1BA | $1,095 |
Thea Apartments | Studio (S) | Studio,1BA | $1,199 |
McKinley Crossing | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,249 |
THE VILLAGE AT SOTA | A1.3 | 1BR,1BA | $1,332 |
Nantucket Gate Apartments | STUDIO | Studio,1BA | $1,340 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fern Hill, WA
As of March 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Fern Hill area is the $2.05 price per square foot The Monarch Model at Sienna in the in the Midland neighborhood starting from $2,199. The second greatest value Fern Hill apartment is the 2 x 1 Model at The Larson starting at $1,550 with a $1.66 price per square foot in the South End neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Fern Hill apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Sienna | The Monarch | 3BR,2BA | $2.05 |
The Larson | 2 x 1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.66 |
The Thomas | 2 x 1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.90 |
Sienna Park | The Alpine | 1BR,1BA | $1.84 |
The Crosby | 1 x 1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.95 |
Terravista | 1/1 700sf | 1BR,1BA | $2.11 |
THE VILLAGE AT SOTA | A1.3 | 1BR,1BA | $2.05 |
Pacific Ridge | Unit C | 1BR,1BA | $2.39 |
McKinley Crossing | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.98 |
Brookside Garden Apartments | One Bedroom Large | 1BR,1BA | $2.25 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleFern Hill, Tacoma, WA
Ranked #27
Among neighborhoods in Tacoma, WA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
Getting Around the Fern Hill Neighborhood in Tacoma, WA
Walk Score®
67 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
63 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Fern Hill Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Fern Hill?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Fern Hill is under $1,531.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Fern Hill?
The cheapest apartment in Fern Hill is McKinley Crossing which is listed at $1,249, while the average apartment in Fern Hill costs $2,139.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Fern Hill?
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 549 regular apartments in Fern Hill 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 Fern Hill?
Cheap apartments in Fern Hill have an average cost of $495 which is $1,644 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fern Hill.
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