Cheap Homes for Rent in Tacoma, WA from $695 (37 Rentals)

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property at 5327 64th St W

$800

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$800

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$800

4 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Home for Rent

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5327 64th St W

TacomaWA98467
property at 751 120th St S

$850

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$850

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$850

6 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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751 120th St S

TacomaWA98444
property at 9431 Tacoma Ave S

$900

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$900

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$900

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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9431 Tacoma Ave S

TacomaWA98444

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property at 406 S 43rd St

$900

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$900

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$900

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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406 S 43rd St

TacomaWA98418

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property at 3734 S M St

$1,200 - $1,400

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3734 S M St

TacomaWA98418
property at 15712 13th Avenue Ct E

$1,500

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$1,500

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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property at 3827 Nassau Ave NE

$1,500

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$1,500

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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3827 Nassau Ave NE

TacomaWA98422

Tacoma, WA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Tacoma, WA

Pricing Updated: 08/23/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Tacoma, WA area range in price from $564 to $9,067 with an overall median price of $1,728. The three Tacoma neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are South End at $1,295, Eastside at $1,375, and Lincoln at $1,400. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Tacoma Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
South End$1,295$700134
Eastside$1,375$87015
Lincoln$1,400$87029
Mckinley Hill$1,450$1,0995
Lower Portland Avenue$1,500$1,0995
Salishan$1,547$1,00048
Madrona$1,600$1,02361
North End$1,600$62553
Upper Tacoma District$1,600$62518
Hillsdale$1,625$1,05019

Cheapest Available Tacoma Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Tacoma, WA is a Studio unit found at Koz at the Dome in the New Tacoma neighborhood priced from $564. Bridgeview Apartments in the Theatre District neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $895. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Tacoma apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Koz at the DomeStudioStudio,1BA$564
Bridgeview Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$895
Tacoma FlatsSnoqualmieStudio,1BA$899
Cascade Ridge ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$995
The TheodoreStudio (A)Studio,1BA$995
Koz on MarketStudio 6Studio,1BA$999
Koz on MLKStudio-SStudio,1BA$1,000
Westside EstatesEvergreen1BR,1BA$1,019

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Tacoma, WA

As of August 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Tacoma 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 Tacoma apartment is the 1601 Norpoint Way NE Model at 1601 Norpoint Way NE, Unit A starting at $2,500 with a $1.47 price per square foot in the New Tacoma neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Tacoma apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Victorian2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,1BA$1.09
1601 Norpoint Way NE, Unit A1601 Norpoint Way NE2BR,2BA$1.47
3903 Mason Loop Rd, Unit UnitC3903 Mason Loop Rd2BR,1BA$1.16
HOUSING HILLTOP3Bed/2Bath A3BR,2BA$1.10
Aladdin Townhomes2 Bed 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.40
Mullen Cove Apartments2BD/1BA - 1,070 SQ FT2BR,1BA$1.49
4707 S. Puget Sound Ave2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.51
Northwood Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.50
The Woodmark1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom (B)1BR,1BA$1.45
Pinegar ManorPinegar Manor1BR,1BA$1.50

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Frequently Asked Questions about Tacoma

What type of rentals are currently available in Tacoma?

There are currently 1559 Apartments for Rent in Tacoma, WA with pricing that ranges from $564 to $9,067. There are also 217 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Tacoma ranging from $695 to $11,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Tacoma?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Tacoma ranges from $695 to $11,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,541.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Tacoma?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Tacoma range from $1,000 to $8,827, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $950 to $11,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $800 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,088.

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