
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Pierce County, WA from $300 (235 Rentals)
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Koz on Market

Tahoma Place

2909 N 11th St

2504 Bridgeport Way W

2817 9th St SW

Bridgeview Apartments

Koz on MLK

1223 S J St

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12615 47th Ave SW, Unit #15
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The Thomas

Western Terrace

Edgecliff Apartments

Kensington and Lauriston

White Rock Apartments

The Theodore

Indigo Apartments

Chelsea Apartments

Vintage Apartments

Pennington Apartments
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Westside Estates

Safe Harbor Apartments

Ash Creek Apartments

Pinnacle Apartments

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The Woodmark

r45a Laurel Court

El Popo

Pinnacle Point
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The Crossings Apartments

2504 Bridgeport Way W

4819 1/2-6645 1/2 S Fife St

Steilacoom Woods

Analog Tacoma

Lakeview South

Bridgewood Estates Apartments

AV Lofts

The Ambassador Apartments

Westmall Terrace Apartments
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16 N Broadway St

Terrace on Meridian

Vista Del Rey

Westwood Apartments

Sandman Apartments

Community Terrace

The Anderson Apartments

Crystal Springs Apartments

8814 Wadsworth St SW

1223 S J St
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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 | $1,323 | $564 | $4,114 |
| Pierce County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,652 | $612 | $4,250 |
| Pierce County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,073 | $1,200 | $10,000+ |
| Pierce County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,582 | $1,525 | $9,662 |
| Pierce County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,699 | $1,967 | $6,310 |
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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 Apartments in the Theatre District neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $895. 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 Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
| Koz on MLK | Studio-S | Studio,1BA | $900 |
| The Theodore | Studio (A) | Studio,1BA | $995 |
| Edgecliff Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $995 |
| Kensington and Lauriston | Kensington/Lauriston | Studio,1BA | $995 |
| Western Terrace | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
| Koz on Market | Studio 6 | Studio,1BA | $999 |
| Chelsea Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $999 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Pierce County, WA
As of March 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Pierce County area is the $1.51 price per square foot 5BD/1.75BA - 2,189 SQ FT Model at Lakeshore Apartments in the in the Midland neighborhood starting from $3,295. The second greatest value Pierce County apartment is the S 43rd TH 2x2.5 Model at S 43rd Townhomes starting at $2,395 with a $1.47 price per square foot in the Madrona 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeshore Apartments | 5BD/1.75BA - 2,189 SQ FT | 5BR,2BA | $1.51 |
| S 43rd Townhomes | S 43rd TH 2x2.5 | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.47 |
| City View Townhomes | 2 Beds, 1.5 baths | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.51 |
| 1812 S L St, Unit B | 1812 S L St | 3BR,1BA | $1.51 |
| Alta Apartments. | 3x2 | 3BR,2BA | $1.46 |
| Aladdin Townhomes | 2 Bed 1.5 Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.44 |
| Mullen Cove Apartments | 2BD/1BA - 1,070 SQ FT | 2BR,1BA | $1.49 |
| Northwood Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| Concordia Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| 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 Koz at the Dome which is listed at $604, while the average apartment in Pierce County costs $2,449.
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 138 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 $324 which is $2,125 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Pierce County.
Expert Rental Resources
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