Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in Tacoma, WA (449 Rentals)

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Apartments for rent in Tacoma that love your dogs or cats as much as you do!

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Most Pet Friendly Neighborhoods in Tacoma, WA

There are currently 4286 Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in the Tacoma, WA area.The three Tacoma neighborhoods with the highest official ApartmentHomeLiving.com Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Rating are Stadium District, Central, and Hilltop. Here is today’s list of the top 10 Pet Friendly neighborhoods for Tacoma Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodPet RatingAvailable UnitsMedian Price
Stadium District4/4450$3,223
Central4/4428$4,758
Hilltop4/4412$3,311
Theatre District4/4397$3,123
Northeast Tacoma4/4329$2,348
New Tacoma4/4308$3,286
Downtown Tacoma4/4272$3,311
Midland4/4226$2,216
Sunset Beach4/4183$2,521
South Tacoma4/4179$2,995

Pet Friendliest Tacoma Apartments for Rent

The Tacoma Apartment community with the highest ApartmentHomeLiving.com Lifestyle Score for Pet Friendliness is The Crosby in the Midland neighborhood with a Pet Friendliness rating of 4 of 4. Echelon in the North Lakewood neighborhood ranks second in Pet Friendliness with a score of 4 of 4. Here is today’s list of the most Pet Friendly Tacoma apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingPet RatingNeighborhoodPriced From
The Crosby4/4Midland$1,293
Echelon4/4North Lakewood$1,595
Tudor Village at the Mall4/4South Tacoma$1,355
The Stadium Apartments4/4Stadium District$1,770
Alder Court Apartments3.8/4South Tacoma$1,305
Westmall Terrace Apartments3.8/4South Tacoma$1,175
Maplewood3.6/4Federal Way$1,300
The Henry3.6/4Downtown Tacoma$1,690
Garden Villa Apartments3.6/4South Tacoma$1,415
Gibson Gardens3.6/4Eastside$1,550

Cheapest Pet Friendly Apartment Rentals in Tacoma, WA

The lowest priced Tacoma apartment at a property that allows pets is the Studio - 287 sqft Studio Model at Ellis Apartments in the Theatre District neighborhood starting from $974. The second cheapest Tacoma Pet Friendly apartment is the Studio A Model at Aspire11, which is a Studio starting at $1,243 in the Theatre District neighborhood. Here are the most affordable Pet Friendly Tacoma apartments.

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Ellis ApartmentsStudio - 287 sqft$974
Aspire11Studio A$1,243
The Crosby1 x 1$1,293
Alder Court ApartmentsStudio Efficiency$1,305
Westmall Terrace ApartmentsOne Bedroom Standard (1)$1,435
Tudor Village at the MallOne Bedroom Standard$1,460
The LarsonStudio$1,499
Echelon1x1 SM$1,595
Trellis on OrchardTwo Bedroom One Bath Standard$1,650
The Stadium ApartmentsStudio$1,770

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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

Frequently Asked Questions about Pet Friendly Tacoma Apartments

What is the Cheapest Pet Friendly apartment in Tacoma?

Currently the most affordable Pet Friendly Apartment in Tacoma is at Orchard Heights Apartments listed at $515.

How much is the average rent for a Pet Friendly Tacoma Apartment?

The average rent for a Pet Friendly Apartment in Tacoma is $1,774.

What is the largest Pet Friendly Tacoma Apartment for rent?

Today's Pet Friendly apartment with the most square footage in Tacoma is a 2,077 square feet unit starting from $1,595 at Port Landing at Fife.

What is the average size for Tacoma Pet Friendly Apartments for rent?

The average size for a Pet Friendly rental in Tacoma is currently at 632 sq ft.

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