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

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Kensington and LauristonKensington/LauristonStudio,1BA$1,100
The Grand on BroadwayStudioStudio,1BA$1,299
Vista Del ReyStudioStudio,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Norpoint Village - 55+ Community2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$2.39
Trouve1-Bedroom Den1BR,1BA$2.36
The FairwaysA31BR,1BA$2.51
The Grand on Broadway1x11BR,1BA$3.43
23 BroadwayAlderStudio ,1BA$3.81
Bella On BroadwayStudio 1 Bath S1Studio ,1BA$3.33
The RubyOne Bedroom Standard w/Patio1BR,1BA$3.89
Vista Del ReyStudioStudio ,1BA$3.12
Kensington and LauristonKensington/LauristonStudio ,1BA$3.40

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com is proud to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Washington, including Tacoma. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendliness, and other valuable search options. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

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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