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

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The Theodore
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$995 - $1,215
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$760 - $980
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$235

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$995 - $1,215
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Theodore

8801 S Hosmer StTacoma, WA 98444
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Vintage Apartments
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$1,000 - $1,275
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$880 - $1,155
Required Monthly Fees
$120

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$1,000 - $1,275
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Vintage Apartments

518 S 7th StTacoma, WA 98402
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Cascade Ridge Apartments
$1,060 - $1,165
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$865 - $970
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$195

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$1,060 - $1,165
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Cascade Ridge Apartments

8702 S Hosmer StTacoma, WA 98444
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Kensington and Lauriston
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$1,075 - $1,370
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$925 - $1,220
Required Monthly Fees
$150

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$1,075 - $1,370
Studio Apartments Available Now

Kensington and Lauriston

247 Tacoma Ave STacoma, WA 98402
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Safe Harbor Apartments
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$1,080 - $1,150
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$885 - $955
Required Monthly Fees
$195

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$1,080 - $1,150
Studio Apartments Available Now

Safe Harbor Apartments

8820 S Hosmer StTacoma, WA 98444
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The Woodmark
$1,090 - $1,225
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$1,090 - $1,225

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$1,090 - $1,225
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Woodmark

2425 S 96th StTacoma, WA 98444
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El Popo
$1,095 - $1,195
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$945 - $1,045
Required Monthly Fees
$150

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$1,095 - $1,195
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El Popo

3228 S Union AveTacoma, WA 98409
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Thea Apartments
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$1,095 - $1,595
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$895 - $1,395
Required Monthly Fees
$200

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$1,095 - $1,595
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Thea Apartments

7414 S Hosmer StTacoma, WA 98408
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The Crossings Apartments
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$1,099 - $1,565
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$784 - $1,250
Required Monthly Fees
$315

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$1,099 - $1,565
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Crossings Apartments

6503 150th St SWLakewood, WA 98439
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Steilacoom Woods
$1,100 - $1,585
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$1,010 - $1,495
Required Monthly Fees
$90

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$1,100 - $1,585
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Steilacoom Woods

2504 Woods DrSteilacoom, WA 98388
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The Thomas
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$1,110 - $1,553
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$1,081 - $1,524
Required Monthly Fees
$29

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$1,110 - $1,553
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Thomas

7823 Pacific AveTacoma, WA 98408
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The Ambassador Apartments
$1,150 - $3,100
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$1,000 - $2,950
Required Monthly Fees
$150

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$1,150 - $3,100
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The Ambassador Apartments

16 N BroadwayTacoma, WA 98403
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Terrace on Meridian
$1,189 - $1,885
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$1,099 - $1,795
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$90

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$1,189 - $1,885
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Terrace on Meridian

2204 S MeridianPuyallup, WA 98371
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Westwood Apartments
$1,195 - $1,625
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$1,110 - $1,540
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$85

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$1,195 - $1,625
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Westwood Apartments

3022 Steilacoom Blvd SWSteilacoom, WA 98388
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Oasis Apartments
$1,195 - $1,395
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$1,060 - $1,260
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$135

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$1,195 - $1,395
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Oasis Apartments

2825-2858 S Delin StTacoma, WA 98402
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Aspire11
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$1,199 - $2,650
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$1,197 - $2,648
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$2

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$1,199 - $2,650
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Aspire11

1011 S 11th StTacoma, WA 98405
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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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Koz at the DomeStudioStudio,1BA$564
Bridgeview Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$795
Westside EstatesEvergreen1BR,1BA$991
Western TerraceOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$995
The TheodoreStudio (A)Studio,1BA$995
Chelsea ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$999
Indigo ApartmentsI.Stu.s1Studio,1BA$999
Pennington ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,000
Vintage Apartments1x1.A1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1060 S 86th St, Unit A1060 S 86th St4BR,2.5BA$1.19
4411 76th Ave W, Unit 34411 76th Ave W2BR,2BA$1.08
City View Townhomes2 Beds, 1.5 baths2BR,1.5BA$1.51
3522 124th Street Ct NW3522 124th Street Ct NW1BR,1BA$1.39
Alta Apartments.3x23BR,2BA$1.46
Aladdin Townhomes2 Bed 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.44
Northwood Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.50
Briarstone2/1 950sf2BR,1BA$1.52
Bridgewood Estates Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.47
The Woodmark1 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.

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