Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hilltop Neighborhood of Tacoma, WA from $300 (106 Rentals)

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property at 616 S G St

$1,095

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals

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616 S G St

TacomaWA98405

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property at 718 S Yakima Ave

$1,250 - $1,625

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

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718 S Yakima Ave

TacomaWA98405

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$1,390 - $3,590
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Aspire11

1011 S 11th StTacoma, WA 98405
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property at 1129 Fawcett Ave

$1,400 - $2,400

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1129 Fawcett Ave

TacomaWA98402
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VUE25
$1,433 - $1,986
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VUE25

2368 S Yakima AveTacoma, WA 98405
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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

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Chelsea Heights
$1,447 - $2,650
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603 S J StTacoma, WA 98405
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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 3 Beds unit found at HOUSING HILLTOP priced from $837. Bridgeview Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $895. Here are the most affordable Hilltop apartments for rent in Tacoma, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
HOUSING HILLTOP3Bed/2Bath A3BR,2BA$837
Bridgeview Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$895
Koz on MLKStudio-M2Studio,1BA$999
Analog TacomaStudio, 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$1,018
MoraineStudio BStudio,1BA$1,049
Vintage Apartments0X1.CStudio,1BA$1,050
AV LoftsStudio BStudio,1BA$1,070
Koz on MarketStudio 5Studio,1BA$1,091
The Ellis Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,099
Kensington and LauristonStudio - Fully RenovatedStudio,1BA$1,120

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hilltop, WA

As of July 22, 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 3Bed/2Bath A Model at HOUSING HILLTOP starting at $837 with a $0.63 price per square foot in the Theatre District 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
HOUSING HILLTOP3Bed/2Bath A3BR,2BA$0.63
1016 S. 8th St1016 S. 8th St - Unit...2BR,1BA$1.86
The Olympic ApartmentsPenthouse1BR,1BA$2.29
Bay Ridge Apartments2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath - Standard2BR,1.5BA$2.34
Annobee Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.92
Stillwater Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.10
North Bay Villa1/11BR,1BA$2.30
Edgecliff ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.25
Bridgeview Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.95

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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 $1,120.

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 $3,529.

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.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Hilltop?

Cheap apartments in Hilltop have an average cost of $269 which is $3,260 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Hilltop.

Expert Rental Resources

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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

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