Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Manitou Neighborhood of Tacoma, WA from $500 (8 Rentals)
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Manitou, Tacoma, WA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Manitou?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Manitou Studio Apartments | $1,355 | $1,145 | $1,750 |
Manitou 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,480 | $1,225 | $2,300 |
Manitou 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,705 | $1,400 | $2,095 |
Manitou 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,306 | $2,125 | $2,535 |
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Cheapest Available Manitou Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Manitou area of Tacoma, WA is a Studio unit found at Thea Apartments priced from $1,199. Cedar Court Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,225. Here are the most affordable Manitou apartments for rent in Tacoma, WA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Thea Apartments | Studio (S) | Studio,1BA | $1,199 |
Cedar Court Apartments | Studio Economy | Studio,1BA | $1,225 |
Sundance Apartments | Sundance One-Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,225 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Manitou, WA
As of March 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Manitou area is the $1.84 price per square foot One Bedroom Model at Park Place in the in the South Tacoma neighborhood starting from $1,475. The second greatest value Manitou apartment is the One Bedroom Standard Model at Garden Villa Apartments starting at $1,375 with a $1.88 price per square foot in the Madrona neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Manitou apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Park Place | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.84 |
Garden Villa Apartments | One Bedroom Standard | 1BR,1BA | $1.88 |
Park Green Apartments | 1/1.00 | 1BR,1BA | $2.02 |
Valley View | Wapato | 1BR,1BA | $2.14 |
Trellis on Orchard | One Bedroom Deluxe | 1BR,1BA | $1.94 |
Sunset Ridge Apartments | 1x1 Standard | 1BR,1BA | $1.94 |
Orchard Crest Apartments | One Bedroom Standard | 1BR,1BA | $2.29 |
Westmall Terrace Apartments | One Bedroom Economy | 1BR,1BA | $2.36 |
Sundance Apartments | Sundance One-Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.04 |
Alder Court Apartments | Studio Efficiency | Studio ,1BA | $2.31 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Manitou Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Manitou?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Manitou is under $1,425.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Manitou?
The cheapest apartment in Manitou is Sundance Apartments which is listed at $1,225, while the average apartment in Manitou costs $2,205.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Manitou?
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 289 regular apartments in Manitou that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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