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

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Manitou Park
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Manitou Park

4215 S 66th StTacoma, WA 98409
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El Popo
1 Bedroom Apartments

El Popo

3228 S Union AveTacoma, WA 98409
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Bay Terrace
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Bay Terrace

2500 G StTacoma, WA 98405
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Oak Trace Apartments
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Oak Trace Apartments

7419 S Verde StTacoma, WA 98409
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Fairway View
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Fairway View

6611 Lakewood Dr WUniversity Place, WA 98467
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Bergerson Terrace
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Bergerson Terrace

5301 Orchard St WUniversity Place, WA 98467

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South Tacoma, Tacoma, WA Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Rainier Gardens AparmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,125
Jefferson Yards ApartmentsStudio_Model_AStudio,1BA$1,125
VINTAGE AT TACOMAOne Bedroom | Age 55+1BR,1BA$1,147
Sundance ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,195
Thea ApartmentsStudio (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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Allenmore BrownstonesAllenmore Brownstones - 2355...2BR,2.5BA$1.66
S 43rd Townhomes2 Bed / 3 Bath2BR,3BA$1.91
Southern PinesTwo-Bed Townhome B - Renovated2BR,1.5BA$1.76
Valley Vista2 BED 1 BATH2BR,1BA$1.58
Alameda West Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.84
Park Green Apartments2/1.002BR,1BA$1.76
Park PlaceOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.87
Warner Park ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$1.74
Garden Villa ApartmentsOne Bedroom Standard1BR,1BA$1.88
Sunset Ridge Apartments1x1 Standard1BR,1BA$1.91

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
South Tacoma, Tacoma, WA

Ranked #3

Among neighborhoods in Tacoma, WA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet 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

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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