
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the South Tacoma Neighborhood of Tacoma, WA from $800 (2 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 | $1,353 | $800 | $1,950 |
South Tacoma 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,478 | $650 | $1,850 |
South Tacoma 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,737 | $1,200 | $2,600 |
South Tacoma 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,789 | $1,975 | $5,320 |
South Tacoma 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,997 | $2,899 | $3,095 |
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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 Rainier Gardens Aparments which is listed at $1,125, 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.
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 $155 which is $2,842 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Tacoma.
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