1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Tacoma, WA Under $1,200 (88 Rentals)

The Woodmark

Westside Estates

Annobee Apartments

VINTAGE AT TACOMA

Pennington Apartments

Vintage Apartments

Shiloh Apartments

Landing on Chicago
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Heather Court

Ash Creek Apartments

Tahoma Place

Koz at the Dome

McKinley Crossing

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Miramar Apartments

5225 S Tacoma Way

4001 Tacoma Ave S

1801 S G St
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7826 Emerald Dr SW

2909 N 11th St

616 S G St

2108 N Union Ave
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Tacoma, WA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Tacoma?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Tacoma Studio Apartments | $1,606 | $564 | $4,627 |
Tacoma 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,830 | $589 | $4,539 |
Tacoma 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,072 | $589 | $5,313 |
Tacoma 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,569 | $1,708 | $8,256 |
Tacoma 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,406 | $2,695 | $4,550 |
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Getting Around Tacoma, WA
Walk Score®
59 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
49 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
1 / 100
Minimal Transit
It may be possible to get on a bus
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Tacoma Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in Tacoma with 1 Bedroom?
Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Tacoma is at Westside Estates listed at $991.
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Tacoma Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Tacoma is $1,830.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Tacoma Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Tacoma is a 1,045 square feet unit starting from $1,565 at Garden Villa Apartments.
What is the average size for Tacoma 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Tacoma is currently 1,114 sq ft.
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