
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fern Hill Neighborhood of Tacoma, WA from $900 (13 Rentals)
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Fern Hill, Tacoma, WA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Fern Hill?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Fern Hill Studio Apartments | $1,314 | $1,175 | $1,405 |
Fern Hill 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,406 | $1,090 | $1,958 |
Fern Hill 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,628 | $1,195 | $2,516 |
Fern Hill 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,093 | $1,999 | $2,295 |
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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 The Woodmark priced from $1,090. Thea Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,095. Here are the most affordable Fern Hill apartments for rent in Tacoma, WA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Woodmark | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom (C) | 1BR,1BA | $1,090 |
Thea Apartments | Studio (M) | Studio,1BA | $1,095 |
The Village at SoTa | Studio 480 | Studio,1BA | $1,180 |
Brookside Garden Apartments | One Bedroom Large | 1BR,1BA | $1,299 |
Nantucket Gate Apartments | STUDIO | Studio,1BA | $1,340 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fern Hill, WA
As of May 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Fern Hill area is the $1.71 price per square foot The Columbia Model at Sienna Park in the in the Midland neighborhood starting from $1,625. The second greatest value Fern Hill apartment is the 2/2 907sf Model at Bellamonte starting at $1,624 with a $1.79 price per square foot in the Monte Vista neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Fern Hill apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Sienna Park | The Columbia | 2BR,1BA | $1.71 |
Bellamonte | 2/2 907sf | 2BR,2BA | $1.79 |
The Thomas | 2 x 1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.90 |
The Woodmark | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom (C) | 1BR,1BA | $1.45 |
The Crosby | 1 x 1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.88 |
Terravista | 1/1 700sf | 1BR,1BA | $2.11 |
Altitude 104 | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.55 |
Brookside Garden Apartments | One Bedroom Large | 1BR,1BA | $2.17 |
Nantucket Gate Apartments | STUDIO | Studio ,1BA | $2.47 |
The Village at SoTa | Studio 480 | Studio ,1BA | $2.46 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleFern Hill, Tacoma, WA
Ranked #26
Among neighborhoods in Tacoma, WA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
Getting Around the Fern Hill Neighborhood in Tacoma, WA
Walk Score®
67 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
63 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Fern Hill Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Fern Hill?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Fern Hill is under $1,625.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Fern Hill?
The cheapest apartment in Fern Hill is The Woodmark which is listed at $1,090, while the average apartment in Fern Hill costs $2,044.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Fern Hill?
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 20 regular apartments in Fern Hill that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Fern Hill?
Cheap apartments in Fern Hill have an average cost of $430 which is $1,614 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fern Hill.
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