Cheap New Apartments for Rent in Tacoma, WA from $300 (34 Rentals)

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Koz on MLK
Rent Specials
$900 - $1,575
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$725 - $1,400
Required Monthly Fees
$175

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$900 - $1,575
Built in 2022Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Koz on MLK

824 Martin Luther King Junior WayTacoma, WA 98405
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The Theodore
Rent Specials
$995 - $1,195
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$760 - $960
Required Monthly Fees
$235

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$995 - $1,195
Built in 2025Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Theodore

8801 S Hosmer StTacoma, WA 98444
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Thea Apartments
Rent Specials
$1,070 - $1,595
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$870 - $1,395
Required Monthly Fees
$200

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$1,070 - $1,595
Built in 2024Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Thea Apartments

7414 S Hosmer StTacoma, WA 98408
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Safe Harbor Apartments
Rent Specials
$1,085 - $1,150
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$890 - $955
Required Monthly Fees
$195

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$1,085 - $1,150
Built in 2023Studio Apartments Available Now

Safe Harbor Apartments

8820 S Hosmer StTacoma, WA 98444
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Aspire11
Rent Specials
$1,251 - $3,788
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$1,249 - $3,786
Required Monthly Fees
$2

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$1,251 - $3,788
Built in 2025Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Aspire11

1011 S 11th StTacoma, WA 98405
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The Grand on Broadway
Rent Specials
$1,289 - $2,150
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$1,204 - $2,065
Required Monthly Fees
$85

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$1,289 - $2,150
Built in 2017Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Grand on Broadway

252 BroadwayTacoma, WA 98402
Student Housing
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  • Low Income

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Mercy Rosa Franklin Place
Built in 20211 Bedroom Apartments

Mercy Rosa Franklin Place

802 Martin Luther King Jr. WayTacoma, WA 98405
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Oak Trace Apartments
Built in 20161 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Oak Trace Apartments

7419 S Verde StTacoma, WA 98409
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604 Sheridan
Built in 2023Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

604 Sheridan

604 S Sheridan AveTacoma, WA 98405
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4312 S Puget Sound Ave
Built in 2023Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

4312 S Puget Sound Ave

4312 S Puget Sound AveTacoma, WA 98409
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3715 E McKinley Ave
Built in 2021Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

3715 E McKinley Ave

3715 E McKinley AveTacoma, WA 98404

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810 Yakima
Built in 2024Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

810 Yakima

810 Yakima AveTacoma, WA 98405
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3903 S Tyler St
Built in 2019Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3903 S Tyler St

3903 S Tyler StTacoma, WA 98409
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Pacific Apartments
Built in 20231 Bedroom Apartments

Pacific Apartments

7624-7626 Pacific AveTacoma, WA 98408
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Yakima Apartments
Built in 20191 Bedroom Apartments

Yakima Apartments

3714 Yakima AveTacoma, WA 98418
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9 Clark Pl
Built in 2022Studio Apartments

9 Clark Pl

9 Clark PlTacoma, WA 98409
Student Housing

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Lake Grove Apartments!
Rent Specials
$1,249 - $1,742
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$1,249 - $1,742

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$1,249 - $1,742
Built in 2020Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Lake Grove Apartments!

6102 Lake Grove St SWLakewood, WA 98499
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Swan Grove Apartments
Rent Specials
$1,282 - $2,199
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$1,282 - $2,199

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$1,282 - $2,199
Built in 2025Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Swan Grove Apartments

8920 Gravelly Lake Dr SWLakewood, WA 98499
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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 $999.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Tacoma?

The cheapest apartment in Tacoma is Bridgeview Apartments which is listed at $995, while the average apartment in Tacoma costs $2,857.

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 451 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 $327 which is $2,530 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Tacoma.

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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment

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Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

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Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.