
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Tacoma Neighborhood of Tacoma, WA from $500 (17 Rentals)
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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 | $1,346 | $800 | $1,650 |
South Tacoma 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,486 | $650 | $2,013 |
South Tacoma 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,727 | $1,200 | $2,697 |
South Tacoma 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,757 | $1,995 | $5,790 |
South Tacoma 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,395 | $3,395 | $3,395 |
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There are currently 17 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 1 Bed unit found at VINTAGE AT TACOMA priced from $1,147. Jefferson Yards Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,150. 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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VINTAGE AT TACOMA | One Bedroom | Age 55+ | 1BR,1BA | $1,147 |
Jefferson Yards Apartments | Studio_Model_A | Studio,1BA | $1,150 |
Rainier Gardens Aparments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,155 |
Ellis Apartments | Studio - 287 sqft | Studio,1BA | $1,157 |
Thea Apartments | Studio (S) | Studio,1BA | $1,199 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Tacoma, WA
As of March 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Tacoma area is the $1.71 price per square foot 118 Maple St Model at 118 Maple St in the in the Madrona neighborhood starting from $2,845. The second greatest value South Tacoma apartment is the Allenmore Brownstones - 2355... Model at Allenmore Brownstones starting at $2,075 with a $1.66 price per square foot in the South Tacoma 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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118 Maple St | 118 Maple St | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.71 |
Allenmore Brownstones | Allenmore Brownstones - 2355... | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.66 |
2543 S L St, Unit 2543 South L St Unit B | 2543 S L St | 3BR,1BA | $1.66 |
Park Place | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.76 |
Hazelwood Terrace | 2 Beds, 1.5 baths | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.58 |
Stonegate Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.70 |
Valley Vista | 2 BED 1 BATH | 2BR,1BA | $1.58 |
3903 S Tyler St | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.63 |
Trellis on Orchard | Two Bedroom One Bath Standard | 2BR,1BA | $1.80 |
Warner Park Apartments | Two Bedroom One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.74 |
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Lifestyle Ratings
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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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
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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 $1,250.
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 $3,395.
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 29 regular apartments in South Tacoma 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 South Tacoma?
Cheap apartments in South Tacoma have an average cost of $164 which is $3,231 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Tacoma.
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