Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hilltop Neighborhood of Tacoma, WA from $351 (126 Rentals)

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$1,150
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718 S Yakima Ave

TacomaWA98405

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VUE25
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$1,303 - $1,783

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Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

VUE25

2368 S Yakima AveTacoma, WA 98405
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Aspire11
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$1,332 - $3,720

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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

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1011 S 11th StTacoma, WA 98405
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property at 2330 Yakima Ct
$1,395 - $1,845
Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals
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2330 Yakima Ct

TacomaWA98405
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Chelsea Heights
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$1,409 - $2,832

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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 11

Chelsea Heights

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 2 Beds unit found at HOUSING HILLTOP priced from $735. 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 HILLTOP2Bed/1Bath A2BR,1BA$735
Bridgeview Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$895
Koz on MarketStudio 6Studio,1BA$999
Koz on MLKStudio-SStudio,1BA$1,000
The White HouseStudioStudio,1BA$1,100
Vintage Apartments0x1.DStudio,1BA$1,100
Cornus HouseStudio EconomyStudio,1BA$1,125
The SchultzTraditional 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,145
Wilmont1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,145
Kensington and LauristonStudio - RenovatedStudio,1BA$1,150

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hilltop, WA

As of September 05, 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 1016 S. 8th St - Unit... Model at 1016 S. 8th St starting at $1,869 with a $1.87 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
1016 S. 8th St1016 S. 8th St - Unit...2BR,1BA$1.87
Kingston Manor2x12BR,1BA$1.89
Kelly Arms Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.79
Dorothy Height ApartmentsTwo Bed One Bath2BR,1BA$1.90
Christine Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.76
Annobee Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.92
Wilmont1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.97
The SchultzTraditional 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.99
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 $1,150.

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 $1,618.

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 41 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 $261 which is $1,357 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Hilltop.

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