Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hilltop Neighborhood of Tacoma, WA from $300 (33 Rentals)

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Harbor View Manor
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Harbor View Manor

919 S Fawcett AveTacoma, WA 98402
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Mercy Rosa Franklin Place
1 Bedroom Apartments

Mercy Rosa Franklin Place

802 Martin Luther King Jr. WayTacoma, WA 98405
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Dorothy Height
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Dorothy Height

402 BroadwayTacoma, WA 98402

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Webster Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Webster Apartments

623-629 Saint Helens AveTacoma, WA 98402
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Bridgeview Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bridgeview Apartments

1121 S I StTacoma, WA 98405
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The Winthrop
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Winthrop

776 BroadwayTacoma, WA 98402
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Bay Terrace
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Bay Terrace

2500 G StTacoma, WA 98405
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The Carlton
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Carlton

615 S 7th AveTacoma, WA 98405
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Granada Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Granada Apartments

1224 S Yakima AveTacoma, WA 98405
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Landmark Court
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Landmark Court

818 S 11th StTacoma, WA 98405
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Evergreen Manor
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Evergreen Manor

2011-2015 S 7th StTacoma, WA 98405
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604 Sheridan
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

604 Sheridan

604 S Sheridan AveTacoma, WA 98405
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Adams Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Adams Apartments

1109 S 8th StTacoma, WA 98405
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The White House
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The White House

1202 N 7th StTacoma, WA 98403

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Hillside View
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hillside View

1601 S G StTacoma, WA 98405

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 Tahoma Place priced from $785. Kensington and Lauriston has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $950. Here are the most affordable Hilltop apartments for rent in Tacoma, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Tahoma Place1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$785
Kensington and LauristonKensington/LauristonStudio,1BA$950
Ellis ApartmentsStudio - 287 sqftStudio,1BA$974
Landmark CourtStudio AStudio,1BA$995
Jefferson Yards ApartmentsStudio_Model_AStudio,1BA$1,005
Adams ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,075
Annobee Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,075
Koz on MLKStudio-SStudio,1BA$1,100
Vintage Apartments1x1.B1BR,1BA$1,125
MoraineStudio - Income RestrictionStudio,1BA$1,134

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hilltop, WA

As of November 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Hilltop area is the $1.79 price per square foot Armstrong Model at The Walker Apartments in the in the Theatre District neighborhood starting from $2,400. The second greatest value Hilltop apartment is the Allenmore Brownstones - 2355... 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.
The Walker ApartmentsArmstrong2BR,2BA$1.79
Allenmore BrownstonesAllenmore Brownstones - 2355...2BR,2.5BA$1.78
The Legacy Associates2 Bed 1 Bath-11802BR,1BA$1.24
Hanna Heights SouthSouth Tower A31BR,1BA$2.10
Kingston ManorTWO BEDROOM2BR,1BA$1.70
Chelsea Heights2x1 A1BR,1BA$2.06
604 Sheridan1x1 423 sq ft.1BR,1BA$1.77
Annobee Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.83
Edgecliff ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.09
Tahoma Place1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.72

Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

From the lounge to the laundry room, understand your rights and responsibilities in shared apartment spaces. Get tips on pet rules, noise, and security.

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Hilltop, Tacoma, WA

Ranked #3

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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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!

Getting Around the Hilltop Neighborhood in Tacoma, WA

Walk Score®

71 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

50 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

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 $1,134.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Hilltop?

The cheapest apartment in Hilltop is Tahoma Place which is listed at $785, while the average apartment in Hilltop costs $3,311.

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 18 regular apartments in Hilltop 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 Hilltop?

Cheap apartments in Hilltop have an average cost of $105 which is $3,206 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Hilltop.

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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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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