Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fern Hill Neighborhood of Tacoma, WA from $900 (23 Rentals)

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The Lucent
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$1,426 - $2,221
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Lucent

10710 17th Ave STacoma, WA 98444
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Ainsworth Court
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Ainsworth Court

10610 16th Avenue Ct STacoma, WA 98444
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916 75th St E
2 Bedroom Apartments

916 75th St E

916 75th St ETacoma, WA 98404
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7444 S Bell St
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7444 S Bell St

7444 S Bell StTacoma, WA 98408
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10028 A St S
Studio Apartments

10028 A St S

10028 A St STacoma, WA 98444

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Sienna
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Sienna

10600-10724 16th Ave STacoma, WA 98444
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Pacific Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pacific Gardens

8602 S C StTacoma, WA 98444
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Golden Terrace
2 Bedroom Apartments

Golden Terrace

8415 S Alaska StTacoma, WA 98444
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Swan Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Swan Apartments

7835 Pacific AveTacoma, WA 98408

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8324 S Park Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

8324 S Park Ave

8324 S Park AveTacoma, WA 98408

Fern Hill, Tacoma, WA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Fern Hill Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Fern Hill area of Tacoma, WA is a 1 Bed unit found at Pacific Manor Apartments priced from $1,300. The Thomas has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,419. Here are the most affordable Fern Hill apartments for rent in Tacoma, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Pacific Manor Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,300
The Thomas2 x 12BR,1BA$1,419
Brookside Gardens Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,550
The Crosby2 x 22BR,2BA$1,625
The Larson2 x 22BR,2BA$1,643

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fern Hill, WA

As of April 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Fern Hill area is the $1.75 price per square foot 3 x 2 Model at The Crosby in the in the Midland neighborhood starting from $1,975. The second greatest value Fern Hill apartment is the 2 x 2 Model at The Larson starting at $1,643 with a $1.48 price per square foot in the South End neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Fern Hill apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Crosby3 x 23BR,2BA$1.75
The Larson2 x 22BR,2BA$1.48
Blue Bird Apartments2BD/1.75BA - 1,080 SQ FT2BR,2BA$1.57
The Lucent2x1.5 TH2BR,1.5BA$1.90
Brookside Gardens Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.76
Pacific Ridge ApartmentsUnit C1BR,1BA$2.47
Pacific Manor Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.26
The Thomas1 x 11BR,1BA$2.55

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Fern Hill, Tacoma, WA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Fern Hill Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Fern Hill Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Fern Hill Apartment is $1,300 at Pacific Manor Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Fern Hill Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Fern Hill is starting from $1,419 at The Thomas.

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