Cheap Apartments for Rent in Pierce County, WA from $300 (251 Rentals)
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Koz at the Dome

921 N Alder St

2909 N 11th St

Tahoma Place

2504 Bridgeport Way W

5503 112th St SW

Kingston Manor
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Kensington and Lauriston

Baycrest Apartments

Indigo Apartments

The Theodore

Western Terrace

1651 S 35th St

Pinnacle Point

5420 S Tacoma Way
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9906 Croft St S

The Thomas

Cascade Ridge Apartments

Ash Creek Apartments

Vintage Apartments

Annobee Apartments

12906 Lake City Blvd SW

Park Tower Apartments

r45a Laurel Court
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Vintage at Tacoma

The Olympic Apartments

The Crossings Apartments

Koz on MLK

Pennington Apartments

Lauriston Apartments

Lakeview South
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Moraine

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Steilacoom Woods

Pinnacle Apartments

Wisteria Walk

1002 S 14th St

505 N L St

Analog Tacoma

Westmall Terrace Apartments
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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 | $1,329 | $753 | $3,250 |
| Pierce County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,724 | $625 | $4,846 |
| Pierce County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,103 | $1,200 | $4,135 |
| Pierce County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,670 | $1,595 | $7,740 |
| Pierce County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,196 | $1,900 | $6,867 |
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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. Tahoma Place in the Theatre District neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $785. 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 |
| Tahoma Place | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $785 |
| Kensington and Lauriston | Kensington/Lauriston | Studio,1BA | $950 |
| Westside Estates | Evergreen | 1BR,1BA | $991 |
| Western Terrace | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
| White Rock Apartments | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $995 |
| Landmark Court | Studio A | Studio,1BA | $995 |
| The Theodore | Studio (A) | Studio,1BA | $995 |
| Indigo Apartments | Studio (S1) | Studio,1BA | $995 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Pierce County, WA
As of November 06, 2025 the best value apartment in the Pierce County area is the $1.35 price per square foot 9306 208th Ave E Model at 9306 208th Ave E, Unit A in the in the Outlying Puyallup neighborhood starting from $2,695. The second greatest value Pierce County apartment is the 4 Bedroom, 3.5 Bath Model at 4033 S Junett St starting at $2,850 with a $1.45 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9306 208th Ave E, Unit A | 9306 208th Ave E | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.35 |
| 4033 S Junett St | 4 Bedroom, 3.5 Bath | 4BR,3.5BA | $1.45 |
| Vanessa View Townhomes | 4x2.5 ADA | 4BR,2.5BA | $1.44 |
| S 43rd Townhomes | S 43rd TH 2x2.5 | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.47 |
| Mullen Cove Apartments | 2BD/2BA - 1,080 SQ FT | 2BR,2BA | $1.50 |
| Northwood Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| 12606 A St S, Unit A1 | 12606 A St S | 2BR,1BA | $1.40 |
| 4504 108th St SW, Unit #1 | 4504 108th St SW | 2BR,1BA | $1.45 |
| Washington Oaks | 2X1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.43 |
| The Woodmark | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom (B) | 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 $995.
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 $2,650.
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 142 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 $207 which is $2,443 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Pierce County.
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