Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mckinley Hill Neighborhood of Tacoma, WA from $700 (9 Rentals)

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Cheap Apartments in the Mckinley Hill area of Tacoma.

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Mckinley Hill, Tacoma, WA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Mckinley Hill Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Mckinley Hill area of Tacoma, WA is a Studio unit found at Pinnacle Point priced from $999. Cornus House has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,125. Here are the most affordable Mckinley Hill apartments for rent in Tacoma, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Pinnacle PointStudio MicroStudio,1BA$999
Cornus HouseDiscover Cornus House: Your New Urban Oasis! OF...Studio,1BA$1,125
Ellis ApartmentsStudio +Loft - 287 sqftStudio,1BA$1,238

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mckinley Hill, WA

As of May 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Mckinley Hill area is the $1.90 price per square foot B1 Model at VUE25 in the in the New Tacoma neighborhood starting from $2,195. The second greatest value Mckinley Hill apartment is the 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom Model at Gibson Gardens starting at $1,900 with a $2.42 price per square foot in the Mckinley Hill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Mckinley Hill apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
VUE25B12BR,2BA$1.90
Gibson Gardens1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.42
The Henry1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.59
Theas LandingStudioStudio ,1BA$2.82
Napoleon Apartment HomesStudioStudio ,1BA$2.56
Chelsea Apartments1x11BR,1BA$2.88
709 E 34Th St ApartmentsStudio CStudio ,1BA$3.00
Ellis ApartmentsStudio +Loft - 287 sqftStudio ,1BA$4.31
Cornus HouseStudio StandardStudio ,1BA$4.59
Pinnacle PointStudio MicroStudio ,1BA$4.78

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Mckinley Hill, Tacoma, WA

Ranked #33

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Mckinley Hill Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Mckinley Hill?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Mckinley Hill is under $1,980.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Mckinley Hill?

The cheapest apartment in Mckinley Hill is Chelsea Apartments which is listed at $1,295, while the average apartment in Mckinley Hill costs $2,295.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Mckinley 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 3 regular apartments in Mckinley Hill that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

Written by: Sandy Baker

Making the decision to rent is exciting and terrifying at the same time. For many people, there are a lot of unknowns.

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Written by: Brandie Parton

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Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everyone needs a place to live and to call home. For decades, the federal government has established protections to ensure that individuals and families can find housing free from discriminatory barriers.

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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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