Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Tacoma Neighborhood of Tacoma, WA (166 Rentals)

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

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VUE25
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$1,370 - $1,868
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2368 S Yakima AveTacoma, WA 98405
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Hanna Heights South
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$1,686 - $3,666
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Hanna Heights South

1142 S Fawcett AveTacoma, WA 98402
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Albers Mill Lofts
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$1,476 - $3,010
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Albers Mill Lofts

1821 E Dock StTacoma, WA 98402
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Hanna Heights North
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$1,891 - $3,629
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Hanna Heights North

415 6th AveTacoma, WA 98402
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Neighborhood & Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities and towns across the United States including Downtown Tacoma, Tacoma, and the greater Tacoma area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for the best outdoor access, luxury housing options, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Family-Friendly Rating

Renting with a son or daughter (or both!)? this submarket has established a name for itself as a favorite residential area for families, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Family Friendly communities have features that support parents and kids in having fun and being healthy together. Family Friendly submarkets provide resources like parks, and having the best school districts available.

Outdoors Rating

We think living with parks and outdoor amenities is critically important. Downtown Tacoma is a highly-rated residential area for its many the great outdoors, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Pet Friendly Rating

Do you have furry friends? this area ranks highly for raising pets (dogs and cats), with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Tacoma

What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the Downtown Tacoma area of Tacoma, WA?

As of today, August 25, 2026, there are currently 166 available Downtown Tacoma apartments priced from $564 to $8,827, with an average monthly rent of $1,917.

How much are Studio apartments in Downtown Tacoma?

There are currently 75 Studio Apartments in Downtown Tacoma with rent ranges from $564 to $2,560 with an average price of $1,356.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Downtown Tacoma Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Downtown Tacoma ranges from $612 to $2,795 with an average monthly rent of $1,791.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Tacoma cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Downtown Tacoma range from $1,599 to $5,796. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $2,542.

Expert Rental Resources

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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

Written by: Robin Stewart

Hindsight is 20/20. Live and Learn. With age comes wisdom. We’re familiar with all those expressions, and all of them apply to lessons first-time renters learn.

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

Written by: Robin Stewart

Insurance seems to be a part of life. In some states, having insurance is the law, as is the case for automobile insurance. Renters are no exception.

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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

Written by: Robin Stewart

There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.