Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central Neighborhood of Tacoma, WA from $351 (86 Rentals)

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VUE25
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$1,370 - $1,888
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Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

VUE25

2368 S Yakima AveTacoma, WA 98405
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Aspire11
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$1,375 - $3,720
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$1,375 - $3,720
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Aspire11

1011 S 11th StTacoma, WA 98405
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Chelsea Heights
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$1,432 - $2,657
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Chelsea Heights

603 S J StTacoma, WA 98405
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Harbor View Manor
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Harbor View Manor

919 S Fawcett AveTacoma, WA 98402
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Mercy Rosa Franklin Place
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Mercy Rosa Franklin Place

802 Martin Luther King Jr. WayTacoma, WA 98405
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Central, Tacoma, WA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Central Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Central area of Tacoma, WA is a 1 Bed unit found at Bridgeview Apartments priced from $895. Koz on Market has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $999. Here are the most affordable Central apartments for rent in Tacoma, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Bridgeview Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$895
Koz on MarketStudio 6Studio,1BA$999
Koz on MLKStudio-SStudio,1BA$1,000
Vintage Apartments0X1.CStudio,1BA$1,050
The SchultzTraditional 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,145
Kensington and LauristonStudio - RenovatedStudio,1BA$1,150
Community Terrace1/1.001BR,1BA$1,195
810 Yakima0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,197
Adams Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,199
Jefferson Yards Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,215

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central, WA

As of August 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Central 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 Central apartment is the 3Bed/2Bath A Model at HOUSING HILLTOP starting at $1,465 with a $1.10 price per square foot in the Theatre District neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Central apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Victorian2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,1BA$1.09
HOUSING HILLTOP3Bed/2Bath A3BR,2BA$1.10
1016 S. 8th St1016 S. 8th St - Unit...2BR,1BA$1.87
Steele Manor Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath - End Apt2BR,1BA$2.02
Wright Park Apartments2bed2BR,1BA$1.99
Tamarack#2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.96
VUE25A11BR,1BA$2.02
Stillwater Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.10
The SchultzTraditional 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.99
Bridgeview Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.95

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

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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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com compares millions of points of data to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities and towns across the United States including Central, Tacoma, and the greater Tacoma area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, places that make kids happy, proximity to transit, and other valuable search options. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Central Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Central?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Central is under $1,215.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Central?

The cheapest apartment in Central is Bridgeview Apartments which is listed at $895, while the average apartment in Central costs $1,650.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Central?

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 35 regular apartments in Central 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 Central?

Cheap apartments in Central have an average cost of $271 which is $1,379 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Central.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

Written by: Robin Stewart

The idea of affordable housing can be subjective. Every individual is in a different place financially and vocationally. What one may easily afford could be a struggle for someone else.

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Practical Tips for Renters: How to Identify a Great Rental and Avoid Red Flags

Written by: Robin Stewart

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.

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First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently

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

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