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University Place, WA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in University Place, WA

Pricing Updated: 04/29/2025

Current apartment rentals in the University Place, WA area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for University Place Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Chambers Creek Crossing$1,800$1,18539
Meadow Park$2,458$1,14553

Cheapest Available University Place Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in University Place, WA is a 1 Bed unit found at Westside Estates in the West End neighborhood priced from $991. Steilacoom Woods in the Lake City neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,100. Here is today’s list of the most affordable University Place apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Westside EstatesEvergreen1BR,1BA$991
Steilacoom WoodsStudioStudio,1BA$1,100
VINTAGE AT TACOMAOne Bedroom | Age 55+1BR,1BA$1,147

Best Value Apartments for Rent in University Place, WA

As of April 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the University Place area is the $1.66 price per square foot 2 Bd 2.5 Bath Classic Model at Water's Edge Townhomes in the in the West End neighborhood starting from $2,495. The second greatest value University Place apartment is the 2bed 1.5bath Townhouse Model at SoundWest Townhomes starting at $1,795 with a $1.50 price per square foot in the University Place neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for University Place apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Water's Edge Townhomes2 Bd 2.5 Bath Classic2BR,2.5BA$1.66
SoundWest Townhomes2bed 1.5bath Townhouse2BR,1.5BA$1.50
Grandview Apartments2 Bedroom 2nd Floor2BR,2BA$1.55
Miramar Apartments2 BDRM 1 BA2BR,1BA$1.41
Alameda West Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.84
Hillside Glen Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.64
Madrona Park2X12BR,1BA$1.69
Park Green Apartments2/1.002BR,1BA$1.76
Warner Park ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$1.74
Community Terrace2/1.002BR,1BA$1.86

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Frequently Asked Questions about University Place

What type of rentals are currently available in University Place?

There are currently 441 Apartments for Rent in University Place, WA with pricing that ranges from $850 to $4,631. There are also 36 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in University Place ranging from $820 to $8,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in University Place?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in University Place ranges from $820 to $8,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,509.

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