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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Tacoma, WA

Pricing Updated: 09/14/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Tacoma, WA area range in price from $564 to $7,740 with an overall median price of $3,130. The three Tacoma neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Hillsdale at $1,050, Fern Hill at $1,050, and South End at $995. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Tacoma Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Hillsdale$1,750$1,05028
Fern Hill$2,000$1,05018
South End$2,000$995157
Fircrest$2,160$1,29358
Midland$2,195$995178
P.L.U.$2,201$1,10020
Parkland$2,202$1,07538
Manitou$2,250$1,19545
Dash Point$2,258$1,30046
Ruston$2,270$1,13558

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. Tahoma Place in the Theatre District neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $785. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Tacoma apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Koz at the DomeStudioStudio,1BA$564
Tahoma Place1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$785
Kensington and LauristonKensington/LauristonStudio,1BA$950
Westside EstatesEvergreen1BR,1BA$991
Indigo ApartmentsStudio (S1)Studio,1BA$995
White Stone ApartmentsStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$995
Freiday Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,025
Cascade Ridge ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,050

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Tacoma, WA

As of September 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Tacoma area is the $1.34 price per square foot 8424 69th Ave SW Model at 8424 69th Ave SW, Unit 8424 in the in the Lake City neighborhood starting from $2,400. The second greatest value Tacoma apartment is the S 43rd TH 2x2.5 Model at S 43rd Townhomes starting at $2,395 with a $1.47 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.
8424 69th Ave SW, Unit 84248424 69th Ave SW2BR,1BA$1.34
S 43rd TownhomesS 43rd TH 2x2.52BR,2.5BA$1.47
4033 S Junett St2 Bedroom ,3.5 Bath Townhomes2BR,3.5BA$1.49
SoundWest Townhomes2bed 1.5bath Townhouse2BR,1.5BA$1.50
Aladdin Townhomes2 Bed 1.5 Bath Updated2BR,1.5BA$1.19
Mullen Cove Apartments2BD/2BA - 1,080 SQ FT2BR,2BA$1.50
Northwood Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.50
Lakeshore Apartments1BD/1BA - 950 SQ FT1BR,1BA$1.47
Briarstone2/1 950sf2BR,1BA$1.52
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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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 $1,050.

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 $3,130.

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 325 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 $241 which is $2,889 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Tacoma.

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