Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lower Portland Avenue Neighborhood of Tacoma, WA from $900 (14 Rentals)

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Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

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1624 E 32nd StTacoma, WA 98404
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Lower Portland Avenue, Tacoma, WA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Lower Portland Avenue Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Lower Portland Avenue area of Tacoma, WA is a Studio unit found at Chelsea Apartments priced from $1,095. Ellis Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,157. Here are the most affordable Lower Portland Avenue apartments for rent in Tacoma, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Chelsea ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,095
Ellis ApartmentsStudio - 287 sqftStudio,1BA$1,157
MoraineStudio BStudio,1BA$1,324
709 E 34Th St ApartmentsStudio CStudio,1BA$1,350
Rook ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,425

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lower Portland Avenue, WA

As of March 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Lower Portland Avenue area is the $1.96 price per square foot A13 Work Live Model at VUE25 in the in the New Tacoma neighborhood starting from $1,472. The second greatest value Lower Portland Avenue apartment is the Two Bedroom/One Bath Model at 7th and I Apartments starting at $1,800 with a $2.81 price per square foot in the Theatre District neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lower Portland Avenue apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
VUE25A13 Work Live1BR,1BA$1.96
7th and I ApartmentsTwo Bedroom/One Bath2BR,1BA$2.81
Analog Tacoma2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$3.36
Theas LandingStudioStudio ,1BA$2.82
Chelsea Heights1x1 A1BR,1BA$2.78
Rook ApartmentsSTUDIO MFTEStudio ,1BA$3.15
709 E 34Th St ApartmentsStudio CStudio ,1BA$3.00
Chelsea ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.58
Ellis Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath - 313 sqft1BR,1BA$4.65
MoraineStudio BStudio ,1BA$4.53

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Lower Portland Avenue, Tacoma, WA

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Among neighborhoods in Tacoma, WA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lower Portland Avenue Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Lower Portland Avenue?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Lower Portland Avenue is under $1,800.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Lower Portland Avenue?

The cheapest apartment in Lower Portland Avenue is Chelsea Heights which is listed at $1,447, while the average apartment in Lower Portland Avenue costs $2,886.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Lower Portland Avenue?

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 6 regular apartments in Lower Portland Avenue 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 Lower Portland Avenue?

Cheap apartments in Lower Portland Avenue have an average cost of $102 which is $2,784 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lower Portland Avenue.

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