Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in the Central Neighborhood of Tacoma, WA (36 Rentals)

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Rental terms in the Central area of Tacoma as short as a month! Perfect when you can't commit to a full year of renting.

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VUE25
$1,378 - $1,992
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VUE25

2368 S Yakima AveTacoma, WA 98405
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Hanna Heights South
$1,663 - $3,766
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Hanna Heights South

1142 S Fawcett AveTacoma, WA 98402
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Chelsea Heights
$1,520 - $2,567
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Chelsea Heights

603 S J StTacoma, WA 98405
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property at 3011 S 8th St

$2,795

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

3011 S 8th St

TacomaWA98405

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property at 415 St Helens Ave

$2,260 - $2,410

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$2,320

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Available May 26

415 St Helens Ave

TacomaWA98402

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property at 612 S 18th St

$2,318 - $2,916

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$2,318

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612 S 18th St

TacomaWA98405
property at 622 S 23rd St

$8,457

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$8,457

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3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 22

622 S 23rd St

TacomaWA98405
property at 1818 Court F

$2,393

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$2,393

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 21

1818 Court F

TacomaWA98405
property at 1816 S G St

$3,353

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$3,353

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available May 31

1816 S G St

TacomaWA98405
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Granada Apartments
Short Term Available
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12 Months
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Granada Apartments

1224 S Yakima AveTacoma, WA 98405
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Uptown 7 Apartments
Short Term Available
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12 Months
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Uptown 7 Apartments

2910 N 7th StTacoma, WA 98406
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Met Spires
Short Term Available
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3 Months, 12 Months
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Met Spires

233 St Helens AveTacoma, WA 98402
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The Camden
Short Term Available
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3 Months, 16 Months
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The Camden

1915 Tacoma Ave STacoma, WA 98402

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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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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Central, Tacoma, WA

Ranked #8

Among cities in Washington for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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4.0
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Pet Friendly Rating

Pet owners, listen up! this part of Tacoma ranks highly for raising pets (dogs and cats), with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Frequently Asked Questions about Short-term Central Apartments

What is the Cheapest Short-term apartment in Central?

Currently the most affordable Short-term Apartment in Central is at Pennington Apartments listed at $1,100.

How much is the average rent for a Short-term Central Apartment?

The average rent for a Short-term Apartment in Central is $1,993.

What is the largest Short-term Central Apartment for rent?

Today's Short-term apartment with the most square footage in Central is a 2,300 square feet unit starting from $2,500 at Victorian.

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

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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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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

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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

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Other than tax professionals, I can’t think of anyone who looks forward to tax season. For everybody else, April is a stressful month to collect information and meet deadlines.