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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Tacoma, WA

Pricing Updated: 06/27/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Tacoma, WA area range in price from $564 to $9,145 with an overall median price of $3,051. The three Tacoma neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Lower Portland Avenue at $1,099, Fern Hill at $1,175, and Hillsdale at $1,175. 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$1,395$1,0995
Fern Hill$1,975$1,17510
Hillsdale$2,000$1,17514
Midland$2,009$995139
Parkland$2,044$1,09551
P.L.U.$2,044$1,09525
Fircrest$2,160$1,29330
Manitou$2,195$1,19534
Mckinley Hill$2,200$1,0999
Dash Point$2,201$1,30058

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. Shiloh Apartments in the Theatre District neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $704. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Tacoma apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Koz at the DomeStudioStudio,1BA$564
Shiloh ApartmentsA2 I Street2BR,1BA$704
Tahoma PlaceStudioStudio,1BA$785
Koz on MLKStudio-SStudio,1BA$975
Westside EstatesEvergreen1BR,1BA$991
Pacific Crest Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$995
Indigo ApartmentsStudio (S1)Studio,1BA$995
The TheodoreStudio (A)Studio,1BA$999
Annobee Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,075
The Woodmark1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom (C)1BR,1BA$1,090

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Tacoma, WA

As of June 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Tacoma area is the $1.29 price per square foot 4311 S Puget Sound Ave Model at 4311 S Puget Sound Ave, Unit C in the in the Madrona neighborhood starting from $1,999. The second greatest value Tacoma apartment is the 2 Bedroom ,3.5 Bath Townhomes Model at 4033 S Junett St starting at $2,195 with a $1.49 price per square foot in the Madrona 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.
4311 S Puget Sound Ave, Unit C4311 S Puget Sound Ave2BR,2.5BA$1.29
4033 S Junett St2 Bedroom ,3.5 Bath Townhomes2BR,3.5BA$1.49
SoundWest Townhomes2bed 1.5bath Townhouse2BR,1.5BA$1.50
Miramar Apartments2 BDRM 1 BA2BR,1BA$1.41
12606 A St S, Unit A212606 A St S2BR,1BA$1.38
Northwood Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.50
Alta Apartments.1x11BR,1BA$1.52
Briarstone2/1 950sf2BR,1BA$1.52
The Woodmark1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom (C)1BR,1BA$1.45
Shiloh ApartmentsA2 I Street2BR,1BA$1.12

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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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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 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 $1,090.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Tacoma?

The cheapest apartment in Tacoma is Westside Estates which is listed at $991, while the average apartment in Tacoma costs $3,051.

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 418 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 $245 which is $2,806 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Tacoma.

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

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