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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Tacoma, WA

Pricing Updated: 12/27/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Tacoma, WA area range in price from $750 to $7,931 with an overall median price of $3,023. The three Tacoma neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Lower Portland Avenue at $1,099, Eastside at $1,007, and Hillsdale at $1,050. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Tacoma Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Lower Portland Avenue$1,750$1,0997
Eastside$1,775$1,00725
Hillsdale$1,775$1,05021
Ruston$1,988$1,22552
Mckinley Hill$2,045$1,09914
Fircrest$2,130$1,29341
Fern Hill$2,133$1,05020
South End$2,199$950173
Dash Point$2,282$1,35083
North East$2,287$1,000135

Cheapest Available Tacoma Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Tacoma, WA is a Studio unit found at Koz at the Dome in the New Tacoma neighborhood priced from $564. Bayswater Apartments in the West End neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $837. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Tacoma apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Koz at the DomeStudioStudio,1BA$564
Bayswater ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$837
Westside EstatesEvergreen1BR,1BA$991
Cascade Ridge ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$995
The TheodoreStudio (A)Studio,1BA$995
Indigo ApartmentsI.Stu.s1Studio,1BA$999
Pennington ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,000
Vintage Apartments1x1.B1BR,1BA$1,000
The Summit ApartmentsAffordable 1 Bed 1 Bath Apartment in Tacoma, WA...1BR,1BA$1,020

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Tacoma, WA

As of December 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Tacoma area is the $1.47 price per square foot S 43rd TH 2x2.5 Model at S 43rd Townhomes in the in the Madrona neighborhood starting from $2,395. The second greatest value Tacoma apartment is the 3x2 Model at Alta Apartments. starting at $1,900 with a $1.46 price per square foot in the Midland neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Tacoma apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
S 43rd TownhomesS 43rd TH 2x2.52BR,2.5BA$1.47
Alta Apartments.3x23BR,2BA$1.46
Aladdin Townhomes2 Bed 1.5 Bath Classic2BR,1.5BA$1.44
12606 A St S, Unit A112606 A St S2BR,1BA$1.40
Northwood Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.50
Valley Vista2 BED 1 BATH2BR,1BA$1.48
Briarstone2/1 950sf2BR,1BA$1.52
4504 108th St SW, Unit #14504 108th St SW2BR,1BA$1.42
The LookoutWillow2BR,2BA$1.48
The Woodmark1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom (C)1BR,1BA$1.45

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Tacoma Overview

Tacoma, Washington is a bustling port city located about 45 minutes south of Seattle. It offers many of the benefits of living in a larger city, but apartments in Tacoma are more affordable. Give this city a closer look if you need a new home.

Why live in Tacoma, WA?

Tacoma may not be as flashy as Seattle, but it has a vibrant city scene of its own. It’s well-known for decorative glass, and the Tacoma Mural Project means that there are over 27 outdoor murals painted by local artists, giving the city a beautiful look and creative feel. Many view the city as a more affordable alternative to Seattle, and the money you save by living in apartments in Tacoma can be better used on the things you enjoy doing, whether that’s going for a night out on the town or heading out for an international getaway from the nearby SeaTac Airport.

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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 $1,020.

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 $3,023.

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 479 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 $362 which is $2,661 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Tacoma.

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