
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hilltop Neighborhood of Tacoma, WA from $300 (32 Rentals)
Cheap Apartments in the Hilltop area of Tacoma.


1801 S G St

Tahoma Place

Koz on MLK

Landmark Court Apartments

616 S G St

Red Maple Apartments

Pennington Apartments
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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 | $1,910 | $564 | $5,583 |
Hilltop 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,138 | $589 | $5,312 |
Hilltop 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,500 | $589 | $6,170 |
Hilltop 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,501 | $1,779 | $5,320 |
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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 Koz on MLK priced from $975. Koz on Market has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,053. Here are the most affordable Hilltop apartments for rent in Tacoma, WA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Koz on MLK | Studio-S | Studio,1BA | $975 |
Koz on Market | Studio 7 | Studio,1BA | $1,053 |
Annobee Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,075 |
Red Maple Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,099 |
Pennington Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,100 |
Park Tower Apartments | Harborside | Studio,1BA | $1,100 |
Kensington and Lauriston | Kensington/Lauriston | Studio,1BA | $1,100 |
Cornus House | Discover Cornus House: Your New Urban Oasis! OF... | Studio,1BA | $1,125 |
Vintage Apartments | 0x1.D | Studio,1BA | $1,125 |
Welcome to AV Lofts! Beautiful views | Studio D | Studio,1BA | $1,129 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hilltop, WA
As of May 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the Hilltop area is the $1.66 price per square foot Allenmore Brownstones - 2355... Model at Allenmore Brownstones in the in the South Tacoma neighborhood starting from $2,075. The second greatest value Hilltop apartment is the B1 Model at VUE25 starting at $2,195 with a $1.90 price per square foot in the New Tacoma 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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Allenmore Brownstones | Allenmore Brownstones - 2355... | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.66 |
VUE25 | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.90 |
Walker Apartments | Cary Grant | 1BR,1BA | $1.98 |
Hanna Heights South | South Tower A2-R | 1BR,1BA | $2.14 |
Steele Manor Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.91 |
440 ST HELENS AVE | 440 ST HELENS AVE | 1BR,1BA | $2.04 |
Drexel Stadium - Miranda 13-Plex | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.79 |
324 N G St, Unit 324 | 324 N G St | 1BR,1BA | $1.85 |
1502 S M St, Unit D | 1502 S M St | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
Annobee Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.86 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleHilltop, Tacoma, WA
Ranked #5
Among neighborhoods in Tacoma, WA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Lifestyle Ratings
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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
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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 $1,129.
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 $3,064.
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 11 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 $136 which is $2,928 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Hilltop.
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