Studio Apartments for Rent in Tacoma, WA (516 Rentals)

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Tacoma Studio Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: December 06, 2025

There are currently 1195 available Studio apartment units from neighborhoods all over Tacoma, WA that range in price from $564 to $3,250. Stadium District, Hilltop and Central are the neighborhoods that currently have the most Studio availability. Here is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Tacoma with the most available Studio apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
Stadium District163$1,349$564
Hilltop151$1,356$564
Central148$1,371$564
Theatre District146$1,349$564
South End93$1,090$995
Midland92$1,090$995
New Tacoma79$1,349$564
Downtown Tacoma71$1,349$564
Northeast Tacoma71$1,349$564
South Tacoma37$1,350$1,145

Largest Available Tacoma Studio Apartments

The largest available Studio apartment unit in Tacoma, WA is found at Madison25 in the North End neighborhood and is 1,031 square feet priced from $3,250. Aspire11 in the Theatre District neighborhood has the second largest Studio, which is sized at 940 square feet and currently listed start at $2,397. Here is today’s list of the largest available Studio units in Tacoma:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Madison251,031 Sq Ft$3,250
Aspire11Live Work Studio E940 Sq Ft$2,397
The CamdenS18795 Sq Ft$2,743
Alder Court ApartmentsStudio Deluxe (2)733 Sq Ft$1,425
Alta University Place01B693 Sq Ft$1,655
The Stadium ApartmentsStudio546 Sq Ft$1,770
The HenryStudio537 Sq Ft$1,770
TrouveStudio518 Sq Ft$1,825
Pacific Crest ApartmentsStudio500 Sq Ft$1,195

Cheapest Available Tacoma Studio Apartments

As of December 06, 2025 the lowest priced Studio apartment unit in Tacoma, WA is the Studio Model starting from $564 at Koz at the Dome in the New Tacoma neighborhood. The second most affordable Tacoma Studio is the Studio Model at Tahoma Place starting at $785 in the Theatre District neighborhood. The average price for all Studio apartments in Tacoma is currently $1,328. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available Studio options in Tacoma:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Koz at the DomeStudio$564
Tahoma PlaceStudio$785
Kensington and LauristonKensington/Lauriston$950
The TheodoreStudio (A)$995
Cascade Ridge ApartmentsStudio$995
Indigo ApartmentsStudio (S1)$995
Pennington ApartmentsStudio$1,000
Vintage Apartments0x1.H$1,000
Jefferson Yards ApartmentsStudio_Model_A$1,005
Safe Harbor ApartmentsStudio$1,065

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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 Studio Tacoma Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Tacoma with Studio?

Currently the most affordable Studio in Tacoma is at Koz at the Dome listed at $564.

How much is the average rent for a Studio Tacoma Apartment?

The average rent for a Studio Apartment in Tacoma is $1,328.

What is the largest available Studio Tacoma Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Tacoma is a 1,031 square feet unit starting from $3,250 at Madison25.

What is the average size for Tacoma Studio Apartments for rent?

The average size for a Studio rental in Tacoma is currently 384 sq ft.

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