
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Pierce County, WA from $300 (405 Rentals)
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Koz on Market

Tahoma Place

HOUSING HILLTOP

1520 S 56th St

2817 9th St SW

Bridgeview Apartments

Tacoma Flats

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11021 Addison St SW

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10007 Alaska St S, Unit Duplex lower unit
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Edgecliff Apartments

Cascade Ridge Apartments

White Rock Apartments

Western Terrace

The Theodore

Koz on MLK

Cabana Court

Oliver Apartments

5420 S Tacoma Way

Westside Estates
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The Monroe

11220 59th Ave Ct E

Pinegar Manor

Vintage Apartments

Grand Cedars

The Thomas

The Summit Apartments

Safe Harbor Apartments

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The Woodmark

Union Square
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8814 Wadsworth St SW

1223 S J St, Unit 5

1223 S J St, Unit 12

Pinnacle Point

Chelsea Apartments

Whispering Firs

Mark Twain Apartments

703 S Ainsworth Ave

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10901 Addison St SW

Kensington and Lauriston
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Thea Apartments

Lakeview South

Pinnacle Apartments

Pennington Apartments

Jefferson Yards Apartments

Steilacoom Woods

10817 Kendrick St SW

4525 McChord Dr SW, Unit C

The Ambassador Apartments

Indigo 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 | $1,409 | $564 | $3,800 |
| Pierce County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,743 | $612 | $4,800 |
| Pierce County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,096 | $735 | $5,796 |
| Pierce County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,581 | $1,000 | $10,000+ |
| Pierce County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,299 | $2,088 | $9,067 |
| Pierce County 5 Bedroom Apartments | $4,300 | $4,300 | $4,300 |
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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. 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 | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $604 |
| Bridgeview Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
| Tacoma Flats | Snoqualmie | Studio,1BA | $899 |
| Cascade Ridge Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $995 |
| The Theodore | Studio (A) | Studio,1BA | $995 |
| Western Terrace | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
| Koz on MLK | Studio-S | Studio,1BA | $999 |
| Westside Estates | Evergreen | 1BR,1BA | $1,019 |
| Vintage Apartments | 0X1.C | Studio,1BA | $1,050 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Pierce County, WA
As of August 10, 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 1601 Norpoint Way NE Model at 1601 Norpoint Way NE, Unit A starting at $2,500 with a $1.47 price per square foot in the New Tacoma 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 |
| 1601 Norpoint Way NE, Unit A | 1601 Norpoint Way NE | 2BR,2BA | $1.47 |
| Aladdin Townhomes | 2 Bed 1.5 Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.40 |
| Mark Twain Apartments | 2 x 1 Small | 2BR,1BA | $1.47 |
| Mullen Cove Apartments | 2BD/1BA - 1,070 SQ FT | 2BR,1BA | $1.49 |
| Northwood Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| Alta Apartments. | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.52 |
| Bridgewood Estates Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.42 |
| The Woodmark | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom (A) | 1BR,1BA | $1.45 |
| Pinegar Manor | Pinegar Manor | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
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 $1,050.
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 $1,835.
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 107 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 $433 which is $1,402 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Pierce County.
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