
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Tacoma, WA from $604 (129 Rentals)


Tahoma Place

Bridgeview Apartments

7826 Emerald Dr SW, Unit 7826 Emerald Dr SW

Vintage Apartments

Westside Estates

Ash Creek Apartments

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The Woodmark

El Popo

4819 1/2-6645 1/2 S Fife St
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8814 Wadsworth St SW

501 N E St

Pennington Apartments

Indigo Apartments

208 128th St S

Crystal Springs Apartments

Community Terrace

3734 S M St

3218 S Monroe St, Unit 1x1

The Monroe
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The Larson

Kensington and Lauriston

Vista Del Rey

Kingston Manor

3566 S D St

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Pacific Ridge Apartments

The Lookout

Housing Hilltop

3318 S Chandler St
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Warner Park Apartments

Tanara Villa

The Orion Apartments

Lakeview South

Rainier Terrace

Pacific Manor Apartments

1319 S 6th Ave

New Tacoma Apartments

Harbor View Manor
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Mercy Rosa Franklin Place

Conservatory Place Apartments II

Oak Trace Apartments

435 Fawcett Apartments

Manitou Park

Heatherstone Arms Apartments

Golden Hemlock Apartments

Pacifica South Apartments

McKinley Terrace Apartments

Colonial Apartments
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Tacoma?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tacoma Studio Apartments | $1,315 | $612 | $2,699 |
| Tacoma 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,641 | $604 | $3,375 |
| Tacoma 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,988 | $1,000 | $5,034 |
| Tacoma 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,526 | $1,350 | $6,246 |
| Tacoma 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,677 | $1,976 | $7,615 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Tacoma Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Tacoma?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Tacoma is under $1,000.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Tacoma?
The cheapest apartment in Tacoma is Koz at the Dome which is listed at $604, while the average apartment in Tacoma costs $2,873.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Tacoma?
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 503 regular apartments in Tacoma 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 Tacoma?
Cheap apartments in Tacoma have an average cost of $361 which is $2,512 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Tacoma.
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.
Articles, How-To's, and Tips

What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much
Written by: Lauren Harrington
This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

Maximizing Your Refund: Essential Tax Tips for Renters
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Other than tax professionals, I can’t think of anyone who looks forward to tax season. For everybody else, April is a stressful month to collect information and meet deadlines.

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Written by: Lauren Harrington
Renting your next home can feel thrilling and overwhelming at the same time.

A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment
Written by: Bob Mallory
Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.
