Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hilltop Neighborhood of Tacoma, WA from $300 (29 Rentals)
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Hilltop, Tacoma, WA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Hilltop?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Hilltop Studio Apartments | $1,780 | $564 | $4,627 |
Hilltop 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,972 | $589 | $4,130 |
Hilltop 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,472 | $589 | $8,070 |
Hilltop 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,741 | $1,779 | $5,250 |
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There are currently 29 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Hilltop Neighborhood of Tacoma, WA.
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Cheapest Available Hilltop Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Hilltop area of Tacoma, WA is a Studio unit found at Tahoma Place priced from $785. Landmark Court 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Tahoma Place | Studio | Studio,1BA | $785 |
Landmark Court | Studio A | Studio,1BA | $995 |
Koz on MLK | Studio-S | Studio,1BA | $1,000 |
Annobee Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,075 |
Koz on Market | Studio 7 | Studio,1BA | $1,093 |
Kensington and Lauriston | Kensington/Lauriston | Studio,1BA | $1,100 |
Vintage Apartments | 1x1.B | 1BR,1BA | $1,125 |
Cornus House | Discover Cornus House: Your New Urban Oasis! OF... | Studio,1BA | $1,125 |
Jefferson Yards Apartments | Studio_Model_A | Studio,1BA | $1,155 |
The Grove | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,195 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hilltop, WA
As of June 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Hilltop area is the $1.64 price per square foot South Tower C1 Townhouse Model at Hanna Heights South in the in the Theatre District neighborhood starting from $2,999. The second greatest value Hilltop apartment is the 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Model at Edgecliff Apartments starting at $1,550 with a $1.58 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Hanna Heights South | South Tower C1 Townhouse | 3BR,2BA | $1.64 |
Edgecliff Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.58 |
Walker Apartments | Cary Grant | 1BR,1BA | $1.98 |
Chelsea Heights | 2x1 A | 1BR,1BA | $2.24 |
604 Sheridan | 1x1 423 sq ft. | 1BR,1BA | $1.93 |
440 ST HELENS AVE | 440 ST HELENS AVE | 1BR,1BA | $2.04 |
VUE25 | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.21 |
The Grove | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.99 |
Annobee Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.86 |
Tahoma Place | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.25 |
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Among neighborhoods in Tacoma, WA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $1,195.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Hilltop?
The cheapest apartment in Hilltop is Annobee Apartments which is listed at $1,075, while the average apartment in Hilltop costs $3,329.
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 22 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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