Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fircrest Neighborhood of Tacoma, WA from $704 (34 Rentals)

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403 CONTRA COSTA AVE

TacomaWA98466
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Bella Vista
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bella Vista

3502 S Mason AveTacoma, WA 98409
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Hazelwood Terrace
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Hazelwood Terrace

3021-3035 S Orchard StTacoma, WA 98466

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The Duo
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$1,901 - $2,964

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The Duo

4201 Bridgeport Way WUniversity Place, WA 98466
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Alpine Vistas
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Alpine Vistas

2422 70th Ave WUniversity Place, WA 98466
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Cascade Terrace
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cascade Terrace

2401-2411 Cascade Pl WUniversity Place, WA 98466
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Cheapest Available Fircrest Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Fircrest area of Tacoma, WA is a 1 Bed unit found at Narrows Ridge Apartments priced from $1,349. Latitude 47 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,350. Here are the most affordable Fircrest apartments for rent in Tacoma, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Narrows Ridge ApartmentsOne bedroom with W/D1BR, 1BA$1,349
Latitude 47StudioStudio, 1BA$1,350
Lodge at Madrona Ridge1x1Bc1BR, 1BA$1,433
5031 S Orchard St2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR, 1BA$1,495
The Verandas Apartment Homes1 Bed 1 Bath1BR, 1BA$1,548
Bayswater Apartment1 Bed/1 Bath1BR, 1BA$1,595
Orchard TerraceTwo Bedroom2BR, 1BA$1,625
The LookoutWillow2BR, 2BA$1,638
Hidden Hills ApartmentsCedar2BR, 2BA$1,673
Fircrest Gardens ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One Bath Economy2BR, 1BA$1,750

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fircrest, WA

As of September 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Fircrest area is the $1.16 price per square foot 3903 Mason Loop Rd Model at 3903 Mason Loop Rd, Unit UnitC in the Madrona neighborhood starting from $1,850. The second greatest value Fircrest apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Alameda West Apartments in the South Tacoma neighborhood starting at $1,800 with a $1.77 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Fircrest apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
3903 Mason Loop Rd, Unit UnitC3903 Mason Loop Rd2BR, 1BA$1.16
Alameda West Apartments2 Bedroom2BR, 1.5BA$1.77
Orchard TerraceTwo Bedroom2BR, 1.5BA$1.68
The LookoutWillow2BR, 2BA$1.81
5031 S Orchard St2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR, 1BA$1.66
5205 S Orchard St2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR, 1BA$2.06
Hidden Hills ApartmentsBlue Spruce2BR, 1BA$1.97
The Verandas Apartment Homes1 Bed 1 Bath1BR, 1BA$2.09
Latitude 47StudioStudio, 1BA$2.14
Narrows Ridge ApartmentsOne bedroom with W/D1BR, 1BA$2.20

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Fircrest Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Fircrest?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Fircrest is under $1,750.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Fircrest?

The cheapest apartment in Fircrest is Narrows Ridge Apartments which is listed at $1,349, while the average apartment in Fircrest costs $1,865.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Fircrest?

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 4 regular apartments in Fircrest 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 Fircrest?

Cheap apartments in Fircrest have an average cost of $383 which is $1,482 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fircrest.

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