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3315 McKinley Ave, Tacoma, WA 98404
(206) 558-8801
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Chelsea Apartments

3315 McKinley Ave
Tacoma, WA 98404
(206) 558-8801
Chelsea Apartments in Tacoma, WA - Building Photo
  • Studio Bedrooms
  • $1,099Pricing
  • 425Square Feet

About Chelsea Apartments

UNDER NEW OWNERSHIP NEWLY RENOVATED Charming apartment complex with a total of 10 studio, 1 bathroom apartments and 10 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom apartments. Located in Tacoma's Mckinley District near I-5. Minutes from the Tacoma Dome, University of Washington's Tacoma Campus, Downtown Tacoma, Lincoln International Business District and the Tacoma Mall. We have responsive maintenance and management teams. The available studio apartments have been renovated since the previous residents - Be the first to enjoy the upgrades such as new vinyl flooring and quartz countertops! Studio apartments are in a 1-story building. The laundry room with 2 washers and 2 dryers is next to this building. Across the courtyard is a 2-story building with 1-bedroom apartments. Property is non-smoking and cat-friendly.

Chelsea Apartments is located in the Eastside Neighborhood and 98404 Zip code of Tacoma, WA.

Property Contact Info

Floorplan Pricing and Availability

Chelsea Apartments offers Studio apartments starting from $1,099 and having 425 sq ft. Here is the current pricing and availability:

    • Studio

      Studio

      $1,099

      Studio, 1 Bath, 425 sq ft
      Available Now

      Availability Details

      PriceAvailability DateUnitSq FtView Details
      $1,099Available Now07425
      $1,099Available Now9425

      Model Amenities and Features

      Features

      • High Speed Internet Access
      • Smoke Free

      Living Space

      • Vinyl Flooring

      Model Rent and Fees

      Model Price

      • $1,099

      Unit 07 Amenities and Features

      Features

      • High Speed Internet Access
      • Smoke Free

      Living Space

      • Vinyl Flooring

      Unit 07 Rent and Fees

      Unit Price

      • $1,099

      Model Rent and Fees

      Price

      • $1,099

      Unit 9 Amenities and Features

      Features

      • High Speed Internet Access
      • Smoke Free

      Living Space

      • Vinyl Flooring

      Unit 9 Rent and Fees

      Unit Price

      • $1,099

      Model Rent and Fees

      Price

      • $1,099
    Price shown is base rent and may not include non-optional fees and utilities. View Fees and Policies for details. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.

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    Property Information

    Lease Terms

    • 6, 12 mo

    Fees and Policies

    The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities. Use the calculator to add these fees to the base rent.

    Required Fees

    One-Time Move-In Fees

    Due at Application
    Application Fee Per ApplicantiWaived for the current June special!!$33
    Due at Move-In
    Pet Deposit - Refundable$150

    Pet Policy and Fees

    Cats

    • 2 Pet Limit
    • $35 Monthly Pet Rent
    • 35 Lb Weight Limit

    Parking Info and Fees

    Street
    Surface LotiParking Available

    Property Fee Disclaimer: Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.

    Features and Amenities

    Unique Amenities

    • Pet Deposit - Refundable

    On-Site Services

    • Trash Pickup Curbside
    • Laundry Facilities

    Outdoor Features

    • Courtyard

    Interior Features

    • High Speed Internet Access
    • Heating
    • Cable Ready
    • Smoke Free

    Kitchen Amenities

    • Kitchen
    • Breakfast Nook
    • Oven
    • Range
    • Refrigerator
    • Quartz Countertops

    Living Area Features

    • Vinyl Flooring
    • Window Coverings

    Student Features

    • Private Bathroom
    Google Map

    Map

    3315 McKinley Ave, Tacoma, WA 98404

    Hours and Contact Info

    Call Us - Open Now!
    Currently Closed
    By Appointment
    MondayBy Appointment
    TuesdayBy Appointment
    WednesdayBy Appointment
    ThursdayBy Appointment
    FridayBy Appointment
    SaturdayBy Appointment
    SundayBy Appointment

    Getting Around

    Walk Score®

    66 / 100

    Somewhat Walkable

    Some errands can be accomplished on foot

    Bike Score®

    53 / 100

    Bikeable

    Some bike infrastructure

    Frequently Asked Questions about Chelsea Apartments

    Where is Chelsea Apartments located?

    Chelsea Apartments is located at 3315 McKinley Ave near the Eastside area of Tacoma, WA

    What is the current rent range at Chelsea Apartments?

    Studio at Chelsea Apartments currently start from $1,099. Call today for more info!

    When is the leasing office open?

    • The office Hours for Chelsea Apartments are
    • Monday By Appointment
    • Tuesday By Appointment
    • Wednesday By Appointment
    • Thursday By Appointment
    • Friday By Appointment
    • Saturday By Appointment
    • Sunday By Appointment

    Are pets allowed?

    Call us today to find out our pet policy and if we allow pets

    Lifestyle Ratings

    • Affordability Nice Value3.4

      The Chelsea Apartments Apartments are 6.0% cheaper than the average apartment in the Eastside area, and 17.2% cheaper than the average apartment city-wide.

      Rent Comparison to the Eastside Neighborhood

      FloorplanLowest Price HereNeighborhood Avg RentNbhd Avg RentCost Difference%
      Studio$1,099$1,169-$70-6.0%

      Rent Comparison to the city of Tacoma

      FloorplanLowest Price HereCity Average RentCost Difference%
      Studio$1,099$1,327-$228-17.2%

      Methodology: On 11/16/2025, ApartmentHomeLiving.com compared current rents by floorplan to 42 other apartment communities in the immediate area around Chelsea Apartments (Eastside), and 504 other apartment communities in Tacoma using today’s up-to-date pricing using the sum/count averaging formula. This data will be updated in real-time as prices fluctuate.

      Rent Pricing Data as of 11/16/2025

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    Renters Reviews and Ratings

    1.9
    3 Renters Reviews
    ⓘ How is this Rating Determined?The property ratings on ApartmentHomeLiving.com are created using a 5-star scale that includes average renter review scores combined with building ratings to determine an overall blended property score.

    Building ratings are based on a community’s features, including the building design, construction, exterior spaces, and amenities. To learn more about the CoStar Building Rating System, refer to our official guidelines here.
    • Terrible apartment and a sketchy part of town

      November 27, 2022
      This place is overpriced and terrible in quality. The unit I stayed in was moldy, with broken appliances and a bad water system. They shut water off at random times and never gave notice. Homeless people would gather near the parking lot and management did not handle any situation properly. Would not recommend to anyone.
      Review from Apartments.com
    • I’m gonna recommend you pass this one up

      May 5, 2022
      The place was full of mold, adjourned with leaky ceilings that weren’t apparent at the time of move in (spoiler: they painted over it). This place is bottom of the barrel, located in a horrible spot, with horrendous parking.
      Review from Apartments.com
    • Mold and flooding

      September 7, 2021
      Stayed here less than 3 months and there was a flood from upstairs that flooded our entire apartment downstairs, including the neighbors. Its developed mold and they have not done anything to clean it for us. We’re stuck in a contract but definitely will be moving soon. Cheap is not always better.
      Review from Apartments.com

    Nearby Schools

    Blix Elementary

    Tacoma
    1302 East 38th Street
    Public School - Grades PK-5 (475 Students)
    In Attendance Zone2 minute drive / 0.8 miles away
    4/10

    Lincoln High School

    Tacoma
    701 South 37th Street
    Public School - Grades 9-12 (1578 Students)
    In Attendance Zone3 minute drive / 1.1 miles away
    2/10

    Stewart Middle School

    Tacoma
    5010 Pacific Avenue
    Public School - Grades 6-8 (627 Students)
    In Attendance Zone4 minute drive / 1.6 miles away
    4/10
    School data provided by GreatSchools.
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    Points of Interest

    Time and distance from Chelsea Apartments.

    Big Box and Retail

    Walgreen's

    5602 Pacific Ave
    5 minute drive / 1.8 miles away

    Costco

    2219 S 37th St
    4 minute drive / 2.28 miles away

    Jcpenney

    4502 S Steele St
    5 minute drive / 2.36 miles away

    Colleges and Universities

    University of Washington, Tacoma

    1900 Commerce St
    4 minute drive / 1.38 miles away

    University of Puget Sound

    1500 N Warner
    7 minute drive / 3.63 miles away

    Tacoma Community College

    6501 S 19th Street
    10 minute drive / 4.96 miles away

    Groceries

    Hong Kong Supermarket

    3828 Yakima Ave
    3 minute drive / 1.24 miles away

    Fred Meyer

    6901 S 19th St
    11 minute drive / 5.21 miles away

    Safeway

    2637 N Pearl St
    11 minute drive / 5.3 miles away

    Hospitals

    St. Joseph Medical Center

    1717 South J Street
    5 minute drive / 1.72 miles away

    St. Francis Community Hospital

    34515 9th Avenue South
    13 minute drive / 6.25 miles away

    St. Clare Hospital

    11315 Bridgeport Way S W
    14 minute drive / 6.57 miles away

    Military Bases

    McChord Air Force Base

    17 minute drive / 7.99 miles away

    Camp Murray Washington

    22 minute drive / 10.35 miles away

    Shopping Centers

    McKinley Market Place

    3801 McKinley Ave
    1 minute drive / 0.49 miles away

    Freighthouse Square

    430-602 E 25th St
    2 minute drive / 0.74 miles away

    38th & Pacific Retail

    3713 Pacific Ave
    2 minute drive / 0.75 miles away

    Chelsea Apartments has 5 shopping centers within 0.9 miles.

    Transit Stations

    Tacoma Dome Station-Tacoma Link

    431 E 25th St
    2 minute drive / 0.75 miles away

    Tacoma Dome Station-Sounder South Line

    431 E 25th St
    2 minute drive / 0.75 miles away

    South 25th-Tacoma Link

    2 minute drive / 0.91 miles away

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    Rental Price Ranges in the Area

    BedroomAverage RentCheapest RentHighest Rent
    Tacoma Studio Apartments $1,327$564$3,250
    Tacoma 1 Bedroom Apartments $1,716$625$3,328
    Tacoma 2 Bedroom Apartments $2,056$1,199$4,965
    Tacoma 3 Bedroom Apartments $2,552$1,595$7,740
    Tacoma 4 Bedroom Apartments $3,780$1,976$6,867

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