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property at 16 N Broadway St

$1,295 - $1,390

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

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16 N Broadway St

TacomaWA98403
property at 1319 S 6th Ave

$1,300 - $1,595

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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1319 S 6th Ave

TacomaWA98405

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property at 1711 S 9th St

$1,375 - $1,695

2 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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1711 S 9th St

TacomaWA98405

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Hilltop, Tacoma, WA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Hilltop Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Hilltop area of Tacoma, WA is a 1 Bed unit found at Bridgeview Apartments priced from $895. Edgecliff Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $995. Here are the most affordable Hilltop apartments for rent in Tacoma, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Bridgeview Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$895
Edgecliff ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$995
Kensington and LauristonStudio - RenovatedStudio,1BA$995
Baycrest Apartments1 Bedroom - Classic1BR,1BA$1,000
Vintage Apartments0x1.DStudio,1BA$1,000
Pennington ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,000
Koz on MarketStudio 2Studio,1BA$1,022
Koz on MLKStudio-M2Studio,1BA$1,050
Cornus HouseDiscover Cornus House: Your New Urban Oasis!Studio,1BA$1,125
Analog TacomaStudio, 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$1,138

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hilltop, WA

As of April 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Hilltop area is the $1.09 price per square foot 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at Victorian in the in the Theatre District neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value Hilltop apartment is the Allenmore Brownstones - 2345... Model at Allenmore Brownstones starting at $2,225 with a $1.78 price per square foot in the South Tacoma neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Hilltop apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Victorian2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,1BA$1.09
Allenmore BrownstonesAllenmore Brownstones - 2345...2BR,2.5BA$1.78
Stillwater Apartments2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$2.26
Hanna Heights SouthSouth Tower A31BR,1BA$2.22
Miranda Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.68
Oasis Apartments2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$2.23
North Bay Villa1/11BR,1BA$2.30
Annobee Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.22
Baycrest Apartments1 Bedroom - Classic1BR,1BA$1.98
Bridgeview Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.95

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Hilltop, Tacoma, and the greater Tacoma area. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and the best outdoor access, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Hilltop Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Hilltop?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Hilltop is under $1,138.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Hilltop?

The cheapest apartment in Hilltop is Bridgeview Apartments which is listed at $895, while the average apartment in Hilltop costs $3,729.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Hilltop?

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

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