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Tacoma, WA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Tacoma, WA

Pricing Updated: 04/25/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Tacoma, WA area range in price from $564 to $6,715 with an overall median price of $2,902. The three Tacoma neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Parkland at $1,075, P.L.U. at $1,075, and Fern Hill at $1,090. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Tacoma Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Parkland$2,074$1,075123
P.L.U.$2,074$1,07562
Fern Hill$2,174$1,09091
Proctor$2,312$79581
Dash Point$2,314$1,22540
North East$2,424$1,233234
University Place$2,555$850136
Manitou$2,570$1,14565
Ketcham Knoll$2,580$85097
Fircrest$2,587$1,09594

Cheapest Available Tacoma Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Tacoma, WA is a Studio unit found at Koz at the Dome in the New Tacoma neighborhood priced from $564. Koz on MLK in the Theatre District neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $975. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Tacoma apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Koz at the DomeStudioStudio,1BA$564
Koz on MLKStudio-SStudio,1BA$975
Westside EstatesEvergreen1BR,1BA$991

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Tacoma, WA

As of April 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Tacoma area is the $1.50 price per square foot 2bed 1.5bath Townhouse Model at SoundWest Townhomes in the in the University Place neighborhood starting from $1,795. The second greatest value Tacoma apartment is the Townhome Model at Aladdin Townhomes starting at $1,700 with a $1.44 price per square foot in the South End neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Tacoma apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
SoundWest Townhomes2bed 1.5bath Townhouse2BR,1.5BA$1.50
Aladdin TownhomesTownhome2BR,1.5BA$1.44
Grandview Apartments2 Bedroom 2nd Floor2BR,2BA$1.55
Miramar Apartments2 BDRM 1 BA2BR,1BA$1.41
Northwood Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.50
12606 A St S, Unit A212606 A St S2BR,1BA$1.38
Alta Apartments.1x11BR,1BA$1.52
LAK-105061bd-1ba1BR,1BA$1.26
Bridgewood Estates Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.43
The Woodmark1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom (C)1BR,1BA$1.45

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Frequently Asked Questions about Tacoma

What type of rentals are currently available in Tacoma?

There are currently 1524 Apartments for Rent in Tacoma, WA with pricing that ranges from $564 to $5,638. There are also 113 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Tacoma ranging from $775 to $8,500.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Tacoma ranges from $775 to $8,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,754.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Tacoma?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Tacoma range from $1,625 to $5,320, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,100 to $5,800. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,200 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,695.

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Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants

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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

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