Cheap Homes for Rent in Central Neighborhood of Tacoma, WA from $1,900 (23 Rentals)

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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 Studio unit found at Koz on MLK priced from $1,060. Park Tower Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,100. Here are the most affordable Central apartments for rent in Tacoma, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Koz on MLKStudio-M1Studio,1BA$1,060
Park Tower ApartmentsHarborsideStudio,1BA$1,100
Kensington and LauristonKensington/LauristonStudio,1BA$1,100
Pennington ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,100
Vintage Apartments1x1.B1BR,1BA$1,125

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central, WA

As of June 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the Central area is the $1.69 price per square foot South Tower C1 Townhouse Model at Hanna Heights South in the in the Theatre District neighborhood starting from $3,099. The second greatest value Central apartment is the Cary Grant Model at Walker Apartments starting at $1,650 with a $1.98 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.
Hanna Heights SouthSouth Tower C1 Townhouse3BR,2BA$1.69
Walker ApartmentsCary Grant1BR,1BA$1.98
The LookoutWillow2BR,2BA$1.94
Steele Manor Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.91
604 Sheridan1x1 423 sq ft.1BR,1BA$1.93
Community Terrace2/1.002BR,1BA$1.86
440 ST HELENS AVE440 ST HELENS AVE1BR,1BA$2.04
1502 S M St, Unit D1502 S M St1BR,1BA$1.99
The Grove1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.99
Park Tower ApartmentsHarborsideStudio ,1BA$2.00

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Frequently Asked Questions about Central

What type of rentals are currently available in Central?

There are currently 305 Apartments for Rent in Central, WA with pricing that ranges from $564 to $6,870. There are also 51 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Central ranging from $2,000 to $6,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Central?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Central ranges from $2,000 to $6,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,657.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Central?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Central range from $1,495 to $5,250, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,300 to $6,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,495 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $4,550.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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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