
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Pierce County, WA from $300 (330 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in Pierce County.


Koz on Market

Tahoma Place

HOUSING HILLTOP

Bridgeview Apartments

Tacoma Flats

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11021 Addison St SW

White Rock Apartments

Western Terrace

Cascade Ridge Apartments
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Safe Harbor Apartments

Cabana Court

Oliver Apartments

The Theodore

The Monroe

Moraine

Westside Estates

Vintage Apartments

The Thomas

Edgecliff Apartments
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Pinegar Manor

AV Lofts

5207 66th St W

5205 66th St W

The Village at SoTa

Ash Creek Apartments

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The Woodmark

Union Square

406 1/2 N 6th St

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5205 66th Street Ct W
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8814 Wadsworth St SW

1223 S J St, Unit 5

1223 S J St, Unit 12

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Chelsea Apartments

Grand Cedars

10901 Addison St SW

15515 89th St Ct NW

Koz on MLK

Kensington and Lauriston
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Lakeview South

Steilacoom Woods

McChord Tudor Haus

Thea Apartments

Pennington Apartments

Analog Tacoma

Indigo Apartments

Terrace on Meridian Apartments

Crystal Springs Apartments

Community Terrace
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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 | $1,344 | $564 | $2,865 |
| Pierce County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,667 | $604 | $3,881 |
| Pierce County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,047 | $735 | $5,796 |
| Pierce County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,590 | $1,000 | $10,000+ |
| Pierce County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,614 | $2,088 | $3,395 |
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Cheapest Available Pierce County Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Pierce County, WA is a 1 Bed unit found at Koz at the Dome in the New Tacoma neighborhood priced from $604. HOUSING HILLTOP in the Theatre District neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $837. 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 | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $604 |
| HOUSING HILLTOP | 3Bed/2Bath A | 3BR,2BA | $837 |
| Bridgeview Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
| Landmark Court | Studio A | Studio,1BA | $899 |
| Tacoma Flats | Snoqualmie | Studio,1BA | $899 |
| Cascade Ridge Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $995 |
| Safe Harbor Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $995 |
| Western Terrace | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
| Washington Oaks | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $998 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Pierce County, WA
As of June 18, 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 | $1.23 |
| HOUSING HILLTOP | 3Bed/2Bath A | 3BR,2BA | $0.63 |
| 7214 6th Ave, Unit A | 7214 6th Ave | 2BR,2BA | $1.43 |
| Aladdin Townhomes | 2 Bed 1.5 Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.40 |
| Miramar Apartments | 2 BDRM 1 BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.45 |
| Mullen Cove Apartments | 1BD/1BA - 905 SQ FT | 1BR,1BA | $1.49 |
| The Woodmark | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom (C) | 1BR,1BA | $1.45 |
| Koz at the Dome | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.26 |
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 $998.
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 $2,500.
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 109 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 $586 which is $1,914 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Pierce County.
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