
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Pierce County, WA from $300 (228 Rentals)
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Koz on Market

Tahoma Place

HOUSING HILLTOP

Bridgeview 125

2817 9th St SW

Bridgeview Apartments

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11021 Addison St SW

7826 Emerald Dr SW, Unit 7826 Emerald Dr SW

Safe Harbor Apartments
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The Theodore

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Thea Apartments

Ash Creek Apartments

501 N E St

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The Woodmark

Laurel Court

4819 1/2-6645 1/2 S Fife St
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2330 Yakima Ct, Unit A202

3734 S M St

El Popo
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Pierce County, WA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Pierce County?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pierce County Studio Apartments | $1,327 | $564 | $2,699 |
| Pierce County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,665 | $612 | $3,375 |
| Pierce County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,033 | $735 | $3,860 |
| Pierce County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,503 | $1,000 | $6,044 |
| Pierce County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,483 | $1,976 | $3,395 |
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Cheapest Available Pierce County Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Pierce County, WA is a Studio unit found at Koz at the Dome in the New Tacoma neighborhood priced from $564. Bridgeview 125 in the University Place neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $825. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Pierce County apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Koz at the Dome | Studio | Studio,1BA | $564 |
| Bridgeview 125 | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
| Bridgeview Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
| White Rock Apartments | Studio - Renovated | Studio,1BA | $995 |
| Western Terrace | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
| Safe Harbor Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $995 |
| The Garfield Apartments | Studio - Renovated | Studio,1BA | $995 |
| Koz on MLK | Studio-M1 | Studio,1BA | $999 |
| Chelsea Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $999 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Pierce County, WA
As of May 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the Pierce County area is the $1.09 price per square foot 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at Victorian in the in the Theatre District neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value Pierce County apartment is the 3 bed + Den Model at The Grove Townhomes starting at $2,600 with a $1.39 price per square foot in the Autumn Woods neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Pierce County apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Victorian | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.09 |
| The Grove Townhomes | 3 bed + Den | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.39 |
| S 43rd Townhomes | S 43rd TH 2x2.5 | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.44 |
| The Summit Apartments | Affordable 3 Bed 2 Bath Apartment in Tacoma, WA... | 3BR,2BA | $1.42 |
| Aladdin Townhomes | 2 Bed 1.5 Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.40 |
| Lakeshore Apartments | Spacious two bedroom units AVAILABLE NOW! | 2BR,2BA | $1.54 |
| Mullen Cove Apartments | 2BD/1BA - 1,070 SQ FT | 2BR,1BA | $1.49 |
| Northwood Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| Alta Apartments. | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.42 |
| The Woodmark | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom (C) | 1BR,1BA | $1.45 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Pierce County Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Pierce County?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Pierce County is under $999.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Pierce County?
The cheapest apartment in Pierce County is Bridgeview 125 which is listed at $825, while the average apartment in Pierce County costs $2,437.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Pierce County?
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 139 regular apartments in Pierce County 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 Pierce County?
Cheap apartments in Pierce County have an average cost of $405 which is $2,032 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Pierce County.
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