Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fircrest Neighborhood of Tacoma, WA from $800 (6 Rentals)

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Fircrest, Tacoma, WA Local Guide

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 $1,440. Lodge at Madrona Ridge has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,441. 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$1,440
Lodge at Madrona Ridge1x1Bc1BR,1BA$1,441
Latitude 471 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,520

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fircrest, WA

As of October 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Fircrest area is the $1.88 price per square foot 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at Latitude 47 in the in the University Place neighborhood starting from $2,400. The second greatest value Fircrest apartment is the 2 Bed 1.5 Bath Model at The Verandas Apartment Homes starting at $1,695 with a $1.65 price per square foot in the Madrona neighborhood. 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.
Latitude 472 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.88
The Verandas Apartment Homes2 Bed 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.65
Cascade Terrace2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$1.58
Alameda West Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.84
Orchard TerraceTwo Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.57
Fircrest Gardens ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.86
The LookoutWillow2BR,2BA$1.71
Marketplace Flats2x2 Economy2BR,2BA$2.23
Narrows Ridge ApartmentsOne bedroom with W/D1BR,1BA$2.35
Lodge at Madrona Ridge1x1Ac1BR,1BA$2.80

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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Fircrest, Tacoma, WA

Ranked #24

Among cities in Washington for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Fircrest Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Fircrest?

The cheapest apartment in Fircrest is Narrows Ridge Apartments which is listed at $1,440, while the average apartment in Fircrest costs $2,160.

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

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

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