Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Tacoma Neighborhood of Tacoma, WA from $300 (62 Rentals)

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VUE25
$1,412 - $1,965
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VUE25

2368 S Yakima AveTacoma, WA 98405
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Albers Mill Lofts
$1,631 - $2,041
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Albers Mill Lofts

1821 E Dock StTacoma, WA 98402
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2412 S I St
$1,899 - $1,925
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2412 S I St

2412 S I 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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Webster Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Webster Apartments

623-629 Saint Helens AveTacoma, WA 98402
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The Winthrop
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Winthrop

776 BroadwayTacoma, WA 98402
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Bay Terrace
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Bay Terrace

2500 G StTacoma, WA 98405
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The Carlton
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Carlton

615 S 7th AveTacoma, WA 98405
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Granada Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Granada Apartments

1224 S Yakima AveTacoma, WA 98405
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Hillside View
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hillside View

1601 S G StTacoma, WA 98405

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Downtown Tacoma, Tacoma, WA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Tacoma Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Tacoma area of Tacoma, WA is a Studio unit found at Koz at the Dome priced from $564. The Carlton has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $965. Here are the most affordable Downtown Tacoma apartments for rent in Tacoma, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Koz at the DomeStudioStudio,1BA$564
The CarltonSmall StudioStudio,1BA$965
Kensington and LauristonStudio - Fully RenovatedStudio,1BA$1,050
Dorothy Height ApartmentsOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$1,067
AV LoftsStudio CStudio,1BA$1,135
Vintage Apartments0x1.DStudio,1BA$1,150
The Ellis Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,199
Hilltop ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,200
Jefferson Yards Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,215
Analog TacomaStudio, 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$1,225

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Tacoma, WA

As of May 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Tacoma 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 Downtown Tacoma apartment is the A11 Model at VUE25 starting at $1,965 with a $2.21 price per square foot in the New Tacoma neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Tacoma apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Victorian2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,1BA$1.09
VUE25A111BR,1BA$2.21
Christine Apartments3BR/1.0BA3BR,1BA$1.82
2412 S I St2412 S I St2BR,1BA$2.56
Wright Park Apartments2bed2BR,1BA$1.99
Kensington and Lauriston1 Bedroom - Fully Renovated1BR,1BA$2.46
Dorothy Height ApartmentsOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$2.09
The Olympic ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.58
Park Tower ApartmentsHarborside 05' ClassicStudio ,1BA$2.60
Farrah Apartments: 1 & 2 Bedroom Renovated UnitsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.59

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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

Our team of engineers and researchers compares millions of points of data to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in cities across the United States and customized analysis for Central Tacoma, WA. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and easy access to the parks, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, features that make it easier to raise kids, and much more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Tacoma Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Tacoma?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Tacoma is under $1,225.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Tacoma?

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Tacoma is Dorothy Height Apartments which is listed at $1,067, while the average apartment in Downtown Tacoma costs $3,747.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown Tacoma?

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

Expert Rental Resources

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