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2425 S 96th StTacoma, WA 98444
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3825 S Junett StTacoma, WA 98409
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Tacoma, WA

Pricing Updated: 05/12/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Tacoma, WA area range in price from $564 to $9,945 with an overall median price of $3,366. The three Tacoma neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Lower Portland Avenue at $1,099, South End at $995, and Eastside at $1,068. 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$1,600$1,0992
South End$1,725$995106
Eastside$1,745$1,06814
Hillsdale$1,949$1,05017
Fern Hill$1,970$1,05014
Mckinley Hill$1,995$1,0995
Fircrest$2,182$1,29335
Midland$2,221$995180
Parkland$2,259$1,00058
Ketcham Knoll$2,362$1,29352

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. Bridgeview Apartments in the Theatre District neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $895. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Tacoma apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Koz at the DomeStudioStudio,1BA$564
Bridgeview Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$895
The CarltonSmall StudioStudio,1BA$965
White Rock ApartmentsStudio - RenovatedStudio,1BA$995
Cascade Ridge ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$995
Safe Harbor ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$995
Koz on MLKStudio-M1Studio,1BA$999
The TheodoreStudio (B)Studio,1BA$1,015
Landmark CourtStudio AStudio,1BA$1,020

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Tacoma, WA

As of May 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Tacoma area is the $1.09 price per square foot 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at Victorian in the in the Theatre District neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value Tacoma apartment is the S 43rd TH 2x2.5 Model at S 43rd Townhomes starting at $2,295 with a $1.41 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.
Victorian2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,1BA$1.09
S 43rd TownhomesS 43rd TH 2x2.52BR,2.5BA$1.41
HOUSING HILLTOP3Bed/2Bath A3BR,2BA$0.63
The Summit ApartmentsAffordable 3 Bed 2 Bath Apartment in Tacoma, WA...3BR,2BA$1.42
Aladdin Townhomes2 Bed 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.40
Lakeshore ApartmentsSpacious two bedroom units AVAILABLE NOW!2BR,2BA$1.54
Mullen Cove Apartments2BD/1BA - 1,070 SQ FT2BR,1BA$1.49
Northwood Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.50
Alta Apartments.1x11BR,1BA$1.42
The Woodmark1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom (C)1BR,1BA$1.45

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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 Bridgeview Apartments which is listed at $895, while the average apartment in Tacoma costs $3,366.

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 621 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 $413 which is $2,953 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Tacoma.

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