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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–1 Bedrooms
  • $776-$1,299Pricing
  • 425–500Square Feet

Rent Specials

Application Fee Waived/ 1 Month Free~~We are waiving the $32.95 application fee and offering 1 month free when you sign a 12 month lease and move in within 7 days.

Ask Us About Our Specials

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 to 1 Bedroom apartments starting from $999 and having 425–500 sq ft. Here is the current pricing and availability:

  • Studio

    Studio

    From $1,099

    Studio, 1 Bath, 425 sq ft
    Available Nov 10

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq Ft
    $1,099 November 10, 202507425

    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

    Model Price Range

    • $776 - $1,099
  • 1 Bedroom

    One Bed One Bath

    From $999

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 500 sq ft
    Available Now

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq Ft
    $999Available Now20500

    Unit 20 Amenities and Features

    Features

    • High Speed Internet Access
    • Smoke Free

    Living Space

    • Vinyl Flooring

    Unit 20 Rent and Fees

    Unit Price

    • $999

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price Range

    • $999 - $1,299
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.

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

Surface LotiParking Available
Street

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

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3315 McKinley Ave, Tacoma, WA 98404

Hours and Contact Info

Call Us - Open Now!
Currently Closed
By Appointment
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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 to 1 Bedroom Apartments at Chelsea Apartments currently range from $999 to $1,099

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

Are there any rent specials?

The current rent special at Chelsea Apartments is: Application Fee Waived/ 1 Month Free~~We are waiving the $32.95 application fee and offering 1 month free when you sign a 12 month lease and move in within 7 days..

Lifestyle Ratings

  • Affordability Good Value3.6

    The Chelsea Apartments Apartments are 38.75% cheaper than the average apartment in the Eastside area, and 41.85% cheaper than the average apartment city-wide.

    Rent Comparison to the Eastside Neighborhood

    FloorplanLowest Price HereNeighborhood Avg RentNbhd Avg RentCost Difference%
    Studio$776$1,187-$411-34.6%
    1 Bedroom$999$1,750-$751-42.9%

    Rent Comparison to the city of Tacoma

    FloorplanLowest Price HereCity Average RentCost Difference%
    Studio$776$1,369-$593-43.3%
    1 Bedroom$999$1,675-$676-40.4%

    Methodology: On 10/10/2025, ApartmentHomeLiving.com compared current rents by floorplan to 101 other apartment communities in the immediate area around Chelsea Apartments (Eastside), and 1222 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 10/10/2025

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Renters Reviews and Ratings

1.9
3 Renters Reviews
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  • 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
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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 $1,369$564$3,250
Tacoma 1 Bedroom Apartments $1,675$625$4,053
Tacoma 2 Bedroom Apartments $2,023$1,175$10,000+
Tacoma 3 Bedroom Apartments $2,580$1,495$7,740
Tacoma 4 Bedroom Apartments $3,827$1,976$6,867

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