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


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Mckinley Hill, Tacoma, WA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Mckinley Hill?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Mckinley Hill Studio Apartments | $1,357 | $999 | $2,400 |
Mckinley Hill 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,780 | $1,295 | $3,050 |
Mckinley Hill 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,130 | $1,450 | $2,895 |
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There are currently 9 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Mckinley Hill Neighborhood of Tacoma, WA.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Pinnacle Point | Studio Micro | Studio,1BA | $999 |
Cornus House | Discover Cornus House: Your New Urban Oasis! OF... | Studio,1BA | $1,125 |
Ellis Apartments | Studio +Loft - 287 sqft | Studio,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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VUE25 | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.90 |
Gibson Gardens | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.42 |
The Henry | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.59 |
Theas Landing | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.82 |
Napoleon Apartment Homes | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.56 |
Chelsea Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.88 |
709 E 34Th St Apartments | Studio C | Studio ,1BA | $3.00 |
Ellis Apartments | Studio +Loft - 287 sqft | Studio ,1BA | $4.31 |
Cornus House | Studio Standard | Studio ,1BA | $4.59 |
Pinnacle Point | Studio Micro | Studio ,1BA | $4.78 |
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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.
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