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(360) 485-4107
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8602 S C St, Tacoma, WA 98444

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Pacific Gardens

8602 S C St
Tacoma, WA 98444
(360) 485-4107
Pacific Gardens in Tacoma, WA - Building Photo
  • 1–2 Bedrooms
  • $1,295-$1,495 Pricing
  • 700–976 Square Feet

About Pacific Gardens

Stunning 1 bd, 1 ba, off street parking w/approx. 700 SQ FT Apartment located in Tacoma! This unit features a kitchen with all white appliances, beautiful hardwood flooring, spacious living room with decorative fireplace, nice sized bedroom, and a common laundry facility. Near parks and grocery stores! This home is not equipped with air conditioning or cooling. *Pictures are of a model unit and may differ with size, appliances, and layout. Each unit has a private patio or deck. Renter's insurance is required. All information provided is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. Lot sizes and square footage are estimates. Photos may vary and not be indicative of the current state of rental units. This rental is smoke-free. Any usage found inside the rental, garage, or other attachments of the rental are considered a lease violation and fines may be assessed.

Pacific Gardens is located in the South End Neighborhood and 98444 Zip code of Tacoma, WA. This community is professionally managed by Jie Wang (WJ Real Estate)

Property Contact Info

Office Hours

Monday8:30 am–5:00 pm
Tuesday8:30 am–5:00 pm
Wednesday8:30 am–5:00 pm
Thursday8:30 am–5:00 pm
Friday8:30 am–5:00 pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Floorplan Pricing and Availability

Pacific Gardens offers 1 to 2 Bedroom apartments starting from $1,295 and having 700–976 sq ft. Here is the current pricing and availability:

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  • 1 Bedroom

    Floorplan D6

    $1,295

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 700 sq ft
    Available Now

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq Ft
    $1,295Available NowB8700

    Unit B8 Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Smoke Free

    Kitchen

    • Dishwasher
    • Disposal
    • Refrigerator

    Living Space

    • Carpet
    • Vinyl Flooring

    Unit B8 Rent and Fees

    Unit Price

    • $1,295
    • View Details and Rent Estimate

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $1,295

    Floorplan C7

    $1,295

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 700 sq ft
    Available Now

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq Ft
    $1,295Available NowC7700 sq ft

    Model Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Smoke Free

    Kitchen

    • Dishwasher
    • Disposal
    • Refrigerator

    Living Space

    • Carpet
    • Vinyl Flooring

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price

    • $1,295
  • 2 Bedrooms

    Floorplan C4

    $1,495

    2 Beds, 1 Bath, 976 sq ft
    Available Sep 11

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq FtDeposit
    $1,495September 11, 2026C4976 sq ft$1,295

    Model Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Smoke Free

    Kitchen

    • Dishwasher
    • Disposal
    • Refrigerator

    Living Space

    • Carpet
    • Tile Floors

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price

    • $1,495

    Deposit

    • $1,295 deposit
Price shown is base rent. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. 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

  • 32 Units
  • 2 Stories
  • Built in 1985

Lease Terms

  • 6, 9, 12 mo

Fees and Policies

The fees listed below are community-provided and may exclude utilities or add-ons. All payments are made directly to the property and are non-refundable unless otherwise specified. Use the Cost Calculator to determine costs based on your needs.

Required Fees

Utilities

$130iCharged per unit.$130.00/mo

Parking Info and Fees

Surface LotiConvenient lot parking available. Please contact leasing office for more details.

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

On-Site Services

  • Laundry Facilities

Interior Features

  • Fireplace
  • Washer/Dryer
  • Air Conditioning
  • Smoke Free

Kitchen Amenities

  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen
  • Oven
  • Range

Living Area Features

  • Vinyl Flooring
  • Carpet
  • Hardwood Floors

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio
Google Map

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8602 S C St, Tacoma, WA 98444

Getting Around

  • 50 / 100 Fairly walkable

    Some day-to-day needs are within walking distance

  • 20 / 100 Limited public transit

    Transit is available for some trips

  • 40 / 100 Fairly bikeable

    Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreation

  • 80 / 100 Very car friendly

    Excellent access to freeways and/or major arteries, with a very low chance of parking problems

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Getting to Know the Area

  • 60 / 100 Restaurants

    Variety of restaurants within a few minutes

  • 40 / 100 Cafes

    Some cafés within a few minutes

  • 60 / 100 Nightlife

    Several bars within a few minutes

  • 50 / 100 Shopping

    Several shops within walking distance

  • 60 / 100 Parks

    Large amount of park space nearby

  • 100 / 100 Noise Level

    Virtually no sources of noise nearby

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Frequently Asked Questions about Pacific Gardens

Where is Pacific Gardens located?

Pacific Gardens is located at 8602 S C St near the South End area of Tacoma, WA

What is the current rent range at Pacific Gardens?

1 Bedroom to 2 Bedroom Apartments at Pacific Gardens currently range from $1,295 to $1,495

When is the leasing office open?

  • The office Hours for Pacific Gardens are
  • Monday 8:30 am–5:00 pm
  • Tuesday 8:30 am–5:00 pm
  • Wednesday 8:30 am–5:00 pm
  • Thursday 8:30 am–5:00 pm
  • Friday 8:30 am–5:00 pm
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Are pets allowed?

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

Lifestyle Ratings

  • Affordability Nice Value3.4

    The Pacific Gardens Apartments are 9.15% cheaper than the average apartment in the South End area, and 24.85% cheaper than the average apartment city-wide.

    Rent Comparison to the South End Neighborhood

    FloorplanLowest Price HereNeighborhood Avg RentNbhd Avg RentCost Difference%
    1 Bedroom$1,295$1,404-$109-7.8%
    2 Bedroom$1,495$1,671-$176-10.5%

    Rent Comparison to the city of Tacoma

    FloorplanLowest Price HereCity Average RentCost Difference%
    1 Bedroom$1,295$1,680-$385-22.9%
    2 Bedroom$1,495$2,042-$547-26.8%

    Methodology: On 08/14/2026, ApartmentHomeLiving.com compared current rents by floorplan to 208 other apartment communities in the immediate area around Pacific Gardens (South End), and 1656 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 08/14/2026

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Nearby Schools

Baker Middle School

Tacoma School District
8001 South J Street
Public School - Grades 6-8 (652 Students)
In Attendance Zone1 minute drive / 0.6 miles away
4/10

Fern Hill Elementary School

Tacoma School District
8442 Park Avenue South
Public School - Grades PK-5 (297 Students)
In Attendance Zone1 minute drive / 0.3 miles away
5/10

Mt Tahoma High School

Tacoma School District
4634 South 74th Street
Public School - Grades 9-12 (1430 Students)
In Attendance Zone6 minute drive / 3.1 miles away
2/10
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Points of Interest

Time and distance from Pacific Gardens.

Big Box and Retail

Walgreen's

5602 Pacific Ave
5 minute drive / 1.8 miles away

Jcpenney

4502 S Steele St
5 minute drive / 2.74 miles away

Macy's

4502 S Steele St
6 minute drive / 2.86 miles away

Colleges and Universities

Pacific Lutheran University

12180 Park Ave South
5 minute drive / 2.41 miles away

Clover Park Technical College

4500 Steilacoom Blvd SW
5 minute drive / 2.72 miles away

University of Washington, Tacoma

1900 Commerce St
9 minute drive / 4.51 miles away

Groceries

Hong Kong Supermarket

3828 Yakima Ave
6 minute drive / 2.91 miles away

Safeway

10223 Gravelly Lake Dr SW
8 minute drive / 3.84 miles away

Albertsons

11012 Canyon Rd E
8 minute drive / 4.15 miles away

Hospitals

St. Clare Hospital

11315 Bridgeport Way S W
7 minute drive / 3.51 miles away

St. Joseph Medical Center

1717 South J Street
9 minute drive / 4.54 miles away

Multicare Good Samaritan Hospital

401 15th Avenue Se
15 minute drive / 7.07 miles away

Military Bases

McChord Air Force Base

9 minute drive / 4.55 miles away

Camp Murray Washington

15 minute drive / 7.33 miles away

Shopping Centers

Fern Hill Center

8227 S Park Ave
1 minute drive / 0.15 miles away

8638 Pacific Ave. Retail

8638 Pacific Ave
1 minute drive / 0.29 miles away

Cash America Retail Center

8842-8844 Pacific Ave
1 minute drive / 0.38 miles away

Pacific Gardens has 5 shopping centers within 0.8 miles.

Transit Stations

South 25th-Tacoma Link

8 minute drive / 4.09 miles away

Tacoma Dome Station-Tacoma Link

431 E 25th St
8 minute drive / 4.15 miles away

Tacoma Dome Station-Sounder South Line

431 E 25th St
8 minute drive / 4.15 miles away

Nearby Neighborhoods

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Midland

Studio to 6 Bedroom Apartments from $995
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South End

Studio to 6 Bedroom Apartments from $995
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Rental Price Ranges in the Area

BedroomAverage RentCheapest RentHighest Rent
Tacoma Studio Apartments $1,349$564$3,010
Tacoma 1 Bedroom Apartments $1,680$612$3,320
Tacoma 2 Bedroom Apartments $2,042$735$5,796
Tacoma 3 Bedroom Apartments $2,570$1,000$10,000+
Tacoma 4 Bedroom Apartments $3,198$2,088$5,500

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