Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hilltop Neighborhood of Tacoma, WA from $300 (27 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
Senior Living
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Webster Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Webster Apartments

623-629 Saint Helens AveTacoma, WA 98402
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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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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
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Lauriston Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Lauriston Apartments

235 Tacoma Ave STacoma, WA 98402
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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 Studio unit found at Tahoma Place priced from $785. Vintage Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,000. Here are the most affordable Hilltop apartments for rent in Tacoma, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Tahoma PlaceStudioStudio,1BA$785
Vintage Apartments1x1.B1BR,1BA$1,000
Pennington ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,000
Koz on MarketStudio 5Studio,1BA$1,053
Annobee Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,075
Adams ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,075
Koz on MLKStudio-SStudio,1BA$1,100
Cornus House – Modern Living at the Gateway to Tacoma’s Creative CoreDiscover Cornus House: Your New Urban Oasis!Studio,1BA$1,125
MoraineStudio - Income RestrictionStudio,1BA$1,134
Kensington and LauristonKensington/LauristonStudio,1BA$1,137

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hilltop, WA

As of December 19, 2025 the best value apartment in the Hilltop area is the $1.93 price per square foot 1956 S G St Model at 1956 S G St, Unit C in the in the New Tacoma neighborhood starting from $1,625. The second greatest value Hilltop apartment is the South Tower A3 Model at Hanna Heights South starting at $1,783 with a $2.17 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.
1956 S G St, Unit C1956 S G St2BR,1BA$1.93
Hanna Heights SouthSouth Tower A31BR,1BA$2.17
Christine Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.73
The Legacy Associates2 Bed 1 Bath-6832BR,1BA$2.29
Kingston Manor1x11BR,1BA$1.87
Wright Park Apartments1 bed1BR,1BA$2.23
Annobee Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.83
Edgecliff ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.17
Pennington ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.11
Tahoma PlaceStudioStudio ,1BA$2.25

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Hilltop, Tacoma, WA

Ranked #5

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 $1,137.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Hilltop?

The cheapest apartment in Hilltop is Vintage Apartments which is listed at $1,000, 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 20 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 $156 which is $3,155 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Hilltop.

Expert Rental Resources

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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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.

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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.