
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Tacoma Neighborhood of Tacoma, WA from $500 (13 Rentals)
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South Tacoma, Tacoma, WA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Tacoma?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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South Tacoma Studio Apartments | $1,356 | $1,125 | $1,650 |
South Tacoma 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,492 | $650 | $3,295 |
South Tacoma 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,758 | $1,295 | $2,600 |
South Tacoma 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,767 | $1,795 | $5,320 |
South Tacoma 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,997 | $2,899 | $3,095 |
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There are currently 13 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the South Tacoma Neighborhood of Tacoma, WA.
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Cheapest Available South Tacoma Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Tacoma area of Tacoma, WA is a Studio unit found at Rainier Gardens Aparments priced from $1,125. Jefferson Yards Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,125. Here are the most affordable South Tacoma apartments for rent in Tacoma, WA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Rainier Gardens Aparments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,125 |
Jefferson Yards Apartments | Studio_Model_A | Studio,1BA | $1,125 |
VINTAGE AT TACOMA | One Bedroom | Age 55+ | 1BR,1BA | $1,147 |
Sundance Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,195 |
Thea Apartments | Studio (M) | Studio,1BA | $1,225 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Tacoma, WA
As of May 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Tacoma area is the $1.66 price per square foot Allenmore Brownstones - 2355... Model at Allenmore Brownstones in the in the South Tacoma neighborhood starting from $2,075. The second greatest value South Tacoma apartment is the 2 Bed / 3 Bath Model at S 43rd Townhomes starting at $2,195 with a $1.91 price per square foot in the Madrona neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Tacoma apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Allenmore Brownstones | Allenmore Brownstones - 2355... | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.66 |
S 43rd Townhomes | 2 Bed / 3 Bath | 2BR,3BA | $1.91 |
Southern Pines | Two-Bed Townhome B - Renovated | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.76 |
Valley Vista | 2 BED 1 BATH | 2BR,1BA | $1.58 |
Alameda West Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.84 |
Park Green Apartments | 2/1.00 | 2BR,1BA | $1.76 |
Park Place | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.87 |
Warner Park Apartments | Two Bedroom One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.74 |
Garden Villa Apartments | One Bedroom Standard | 1BR,1BA | $1.88 |
Sunset Ridge Apartments | 1x1 Standard | 1BR,1BA | $1.91 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSouth Tacoma, Tacoma, WA
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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Getting Around the South Tacoma Neighborhood in Tacoma, WA
Walk Score®
58 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
49 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Tacoma Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in South Tacoma?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South Tacoma is under $1,295.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Tacoma?
The cheapest apartment in South Tacoma is VINTAGE AT TACOMA which is listed at $1,147, while the average apartment in South Tacoma costs $2,997.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in South Tacoma?
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 26 regular apartments in South Tacoma that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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