Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central Neighborhood of Tacoma, WA from $300 (98 Rentals)

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Aspire11
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$1,304 - $3,757
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Aspire11

1011 S 11th StTacoma, WA 98405
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VUE25
$1,412 - $1,965
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Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

VUE25

2368 S Yakima AveTacoma, WA 98405
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Sixth & Alder
$1,475 - $2,805
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Sixth & Alder

3118 6th AveTacoma, WA 98406
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Chelsea Heights
$1,507 - $2,567
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Chelsea Heights

603 S J StTacoma, 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. The Carlton has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $965. Here are the most affordable Central apartments for rent in Tacoma, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Bridgeview Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$895
The CarltonSmall StudioStudio,1BA$965
Koz on MLKStudio-M1Studio,1BA$999
Landmark CourtStudio AStudio,1BA$1,020
Kensington and LauristonStudio - Fully RenovatedStudio,1BA$1,050
Dorothy Height ApartmentsOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$1,067
Pennington ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,100
AV LoftsStudio CStudio,1BA$1,135
Vintage Apartments0x1.DStudio,1BA$1,150
Koz on MarketStudio 2Studio,1BA$1,152

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central, WA

As of May 25, 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 3BR/1.0BA Model at Christine Apartments starting at $1,575 with a $1.82 price per square foot in the New Tacoma 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
Christine Apartments3BR/1.0BA3BR,1BA$1.82
1500 Orchard ApartmentsOne Bedroom Deluxe (A)1BR,1BA$2.08
Fircrest Gardens ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One Bath Economy2BR,1BA$2.30
Wright Park Apartments2bed2BR,1BA$1.99
VUE25A11BR,1BA$2.06
Kensington and Lauriston1 Bedroom - Fully Renovated1BR,1BA$2.46
Adams Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.40
Dorothy Height ApartmentsOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$2.09
Bridgeview Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.95

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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 $1,152.

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 $12,921.

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 38 regular apartments in Central that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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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A Seasoned Property Manager's Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Your Deposit Back

Written by: Lauren Harrington

I’m going to talk with you as a seasoned property manager and friend. So, let’s start with your security deposit. I want you to think about this guide as insider information. You deserve your deposit back.

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Expert Solutions for Creating the Perfect Work-From-Home Apartment Layouts

Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article is based on first-hand experience managing apartment communities and helping renters adapt to their spaces after moving in.

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Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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Maximizing Your Refund: Essential Tax Tips for Renters

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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