
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hillsdale Neighborhood of Tacoma, WA from $1,000 (10 Rentals)
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Hillsdale, Tacoma, WA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Hillsdale?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Hillsdale Studio Apartments | $1,229 | $1,130 | $1,350 |
Hillsdale 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,675 | $1,225 | $2,050 |
Hillsdale 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,747 | $1,400 | $2,456 |
Hillsdale 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,133 | $2,000 | $2,399 |
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Cheapest Available Hillsdale Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Hillsdale area of Tacoma, WA is a Studio unit found at The Theodore priced from $1,095. Quiet Meadows has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,195. Here are the most affordable Hillsdale apartments for rent in Tacoma, WA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Theodore | Studio (A) | Studio,1BA | $1,095 |
Quiet Meadows | Type 1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,195 |
Centerly Located 1 Bed/Bath in Tacoma! | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,225 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hillsdale, WA
As of May 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the Hillsdale area is the $1.90 price per square foot 2 x 1 Model at The Thomas in the in the South End neighborhood starting from $1,600. The second greatest value Hillsdale apartment is the 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom Model at Gibson Gardens starting at $1,900 with a $2.42 price per square foot in the Mckinley Hill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Hillsdale apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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The Thomas | 2 x 1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.90 |
Gibson Gardens | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.42 |
The Crosby | 1 x 1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.88 |
Centerly Located 1 Bed/Bath in Tacoma! | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.86 |
Pacific Ridge | Unit C | 1BR,1BA | $2.59 |
Legacy Ridge | Leg Ridge 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $2.58 |
Grand Pacific Apartments | 1x1 (576) | 1BR,1BA | $2.48 |
Olympic Village - 7305 8th Ave Ct E Tacoma... | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.47 |
Quiet Meadows | Type 1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.35 |
Thea Apartments | Studio (ADA) | Studio ,1BA | $3.92 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Hillsdale Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Hillsdale?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Hillsdale is under $1,658.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Hillsdale?
The cheapest apartment in Hillsdale is Quiet Meadows which is listed at $1,195, while the average apartment in Hillsdale costs $2,000.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Hillsdale?
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 36 regular apartments in Hillsdale that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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