
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Tacoma, WA from $564 with Utilities Included (43 Rentals)
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Westside Estates

Pinegar Manor

The Summit Apartments

Oliver Apartments

Warner Park Apartments

New Tacoma Apartments

Mercy Rosa Franklin Place
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Oak Trace Apartments

Heatherstone Arms Apartments

The Winthrop

Sandman III

Roosevelt Tower Apartments

Bay Terrace

Evergreen Manor
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Marine Terrace Apartments

Parkwood Apartments

Holiday Manor

Cedar Crest Apartments

601 Jackson Apartments

Oaks West Apartments

Lauriston Apartments

Lincoln Landing
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Alpha Park Apartments

Cottonwood Apartments

Oasis Apartments

Life Manor

Westwood Square Apartments

Parkhurst Apartments

Christine Apartments

2616 S 74th St
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Maplewood

View West Apartments

Castellan West Apartments

Fairway Heights Apartments

Fairway View

Fircrest Wellington Apartments

Hawaiian Village North

Village Square
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Tacoma, WA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Tacoma?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tacoma Studio Apartments | $1,343 | $564 | $2,940 |
| Tacoma 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,679 | $612 | $3,543 |
| Tacoma 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,049 | $735 | $5,670 |
| Tacoma 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,554 | $1,536 | $8,328 |
| Tacoma 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,202 | $2,088 | $5,304 |
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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 $1,000.
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 $1,721.
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 411 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 $341 which is $1,380 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Tacoma.
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Practical Tips for Renters: How to Identify a Great Rental and Avoid Red Flags
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Renters want to find a great apartment, the right place for them, one that checks all the boxes of location, rental cost, amenities, safety, and more.

First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently
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Hindsight is 20/20. Live and Learn. With age comes wisdom. We’re familiar with all those expressions, and all of them apply to lessons first-time renters learn.

Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It
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