Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown Tacoma Neighborhood of Tacoma, WA from $1,000 (9 Rentals)

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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. Vintage Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,000. Here are the most affordable Downtown Tacoma apartments for rent in Tacoma, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Koz at the DomeStudioStudio,1BA$564
Vintage Apartments0x1.DStudio,1BA$1,000
Dorothy Height ApartmentsOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$1,067

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Tacoma, WA

As of April 25, 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 North Tower A4 Model at Hanna Heights North starting at $2,175 with a $2.32 price per square foot in the Theatre District 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
Hanna Heights NorthNorth Tower A41BR,1BA$2.32
Hanna Heights SouthSouth Tower A31BR,1BA$2.13
Wright Park Apartments2bed2BR,1BA$1.99
Christine Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.73
Met SpiresStudio 645Studio ,1BA$2.57
Dorothy Height ApartmentsOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$2.09
The Olympic ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.58
Farrah Apartments: 1 & 2 Bedroom Renovated UnitsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.59
Vintage Apartments0X1.CStudio ,1BA$2.39

Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Tacoma

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Tacoma?

There are currently 126 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Tacoma, WA with pricing that ranges from $564 to $6,044. There are also 37 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Tacoma ranging from $1,000 to $5,699.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downtown Tacoma?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown Tacoma ranges from $1,000 to $5,699 with an average monthly rent of $3,086.

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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