
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North East Neighborhood of Tacoma, WA from $1,100 (6 Rentals)
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North East, Tacoma, WA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in North East?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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North East Studio Apartments | $1,555 | $1,295 | $2,025 |
North East 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,033 | $1,250 | $2,575 |
North East 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,327 | $1,877 | $2,995 |
North East 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,347 | $2,187 | $3,095 |
North East 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,899 | $2,899 | $2,899 |
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Cheapest Available North East Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the North East area of Tacoma, WA is a Studio unit found at Kensington and Lauriston priced from $1,100. The Grand on Broadway has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,299. Here are the most affordable North East apartments for rent in Tacoma, WA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Kensington and Lauriston | Kensington/Lauriston | Studio,1BA | $1,100 |
The Grand on Broadway | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,299 |
Vista Del Rey | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,325 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in North East, WA
As of May 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the North East area is the $2.39 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Model at Norpoint Village - 55+ Community in the in the Twin Lakes neighborhood starting from $2,630. The second greatest value North East apartment is the 1-Bedroom Den Model at Trouve starting at $1,899 with a $2.36 price per square foot in the Jovita neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for North East apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Norpoint Village - 55+ Community | 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $2.39 |
Trouve | 1-Bedroom Den | 1BR,1BA | $2.36 |
The Fairways | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $2.51 |
The Grand on Broadway | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.43 |
23 Broadway | Alder | Studio ,1BA | $3.81 |
Bella On Broadway | Studio 1 Bath S1 | Studio ,1BA | $3.33 |
The Ruby | One Bedroom Standard w/Patio | 1BR,1BA | $3.89 |
Vista Del Rey | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.12 |
Kensington and Lauriston | Kensington/Lauriston | Studio ,1BA | $3.40 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap North East Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in North East?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in North East is under $2,630.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in North East?
The cheapest apartment in North East is Kensington and Lauriston which is listed at $1,250, while the average apartment in North East costs $2,899.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in North East?
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 5 regular apartments in North East 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 North East?
Cheap apartments in North East have an average cost of $115 which is $2,784 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in North East.
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