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

2909 N 11th St

Tahoma Place

Bridgeview Apartments

2504 Bridgeport Way W

12615 47th Ave SW, Unit #4

7826 Emerald Dr SW

Westside Estates

Western Terrace
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The Theodore

Indigo Apartments

Chelsea Apartments

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Vintage Apartments

Pennington Apartments

8318 Orchard St SW

1223 S J St

Koz on MLK

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Cascade Ridge Apartments

Ash Creek Apartments
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Kensington and Lauriston

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Safe Harbor Apartments

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The Woodmark

The Village at SoTa

AV Lofts

r45a Laurel Court

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El Popo

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Thea Apartments

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The Crossings Apartments

Vintage at Tacoma
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Steilacoom Woods

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The Thomas

Moraine

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The Ambassador Apartments

1116 N 4th St

Pinnacle Point

Ellis Apartments

Westmall Terrace Apartments

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Terrace on Meridian

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Westwood Apartments
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Edgecliff Apartments

Heather Court

Crystal Springs Apartments

10510 Bridgeport Way SW

3327 S Asotin St

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Oasis Apartments

Community Terrace

The Anderson 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 | $1,325 | $564 | $3,536 |
| Pierce County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,701 | $604 | $6,399 |
| Pierce County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,121 | $1,195 | $7,944 |
| Pierce County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,639 | $1,675 | $6,539 |
| Pierce County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,323 | $1,976 | $9,043 |
| Pierce County 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,995 | $2,995 | $2,995 |
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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 Studio apartment currently listed from $795. 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 | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $795 |
| Westside Estates | Evergreen | 1BR,1BA | $991 |
| Western Terrace | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
| The Theodore | Studio (A) | Studio,1BA | $995 |
| Chelsea Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $999 |
| Indigo Apartments | I.Stu.s1 | Studio,1BA | $999 |
| Pennington Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,000 |
| Vintage Apartments | 1x1.A | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Pierce County, WA
As of January 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Pierce County area is the $1.19 price per square foot 1060 S 86th St Model at 1060 S 86th St, Unit A in the in the South End neighborhood starting from $2,795. The second greatest value Pierce County apartment is the 4411 76th Ave W Model at 4411 76th Ave W, Unit 3 starting at $1,775 with a $1.08 price per square foot in the University Place 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. |
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| 1060 S 86th St, Unit A | 1060 S 86th St | 4BR,2.5BA | $1.19 |
| 4411 76th Ave W, Unit 3 | 4411 76th Ave W | 2BR,2BA | $1.08 |
| City View Townhomes | 2 Beds, 1.5 baths | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.51 |
| 3522 124th Street Ct NW | 3522 124th Street Ct NW | 1BR,1BA | $1.39 |
| Alta Apartments. | 3x2 | 3BR,2BA | $1.46 |
| Aladdin Townhomes | 2 Bed 1.5 Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.44 |
| Northwood Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| Briarstone | 2/1 950sf | 2BR,1BA | $1.52 |
| Bridgewood Estates Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.47 |
| 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 $1,000.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Pierce County?
The cheapest apartment in Pierce County is Westside Estates which is listed at $991, while the average apartment in Pierce County costs $2,995.
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 181 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 $360 which is $2,635 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Pierce County.
Expert Rental Resources
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.
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