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Tacoma, WA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Tacoma, WA

Pricing Updated: 04/07/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Tacoma, WA area range in price from $564 to $22,970 with an overall median price of $3,105. The three Tacoma neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Lower Portland Avenue at $999, Mckinley Hill at $999, and Hillsdale at $1,050. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Tacoma Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Lower Portland Avenue$1,650$9997
Mckinley Hill$1,750$99912
Hillsdale$1,938$1,05021
Eastside$2,022$95121
Fern Hill$2,044$1,05022
South End$2,080$995114
Fircrest$2,175$1,00027
Midland$2,199$995188
P.L.U.$2,199$1,07520
Parkland$2,210$1,07556

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
White Rock ApartmentsStudio - RenovatedStudio,1BA$995
Safe Harbor ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$995
The TheodoreStudio (A)Studio,1BA$995
Edgecliff ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$995
Kensington and LauristonStudio - RenovatedStudio,1BA$995
Chelsea ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$999
The Hideaway at University Place2 Bedroom - Fully Renovated2BR,1BA$1,000
Tanara Villa1 Bedroom - Fully Renovated Deluxe1BR,1BA$1,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Tacoma, WA

As of April 08, 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 5BD/1.75BA - 2,189 SQ FT Model at Lakeshore Apartments starting at $3,295 with a $1.51 price per square foot in the Midland 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
Lakeshore Apartments5BD/1.75BA - 2,189 SQ FT5BR,2BA$1.51
S 43rd TownhomesS 43rd TH 2x2.52BR,2.5BA$1.47
Aladdin Townhomes2 Bed 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.40
The Larson2 x 22BR,2BA$1.46
Blue Bird Apartments2BD/1.75BA - 1,080 SQ FT2BR,2BA$1.57
Mullen Cove Apartments2BD/1BA - 1,070 SQ FT2BR,1BA$1.49
Northwood Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.50
Alta Apartments.1x11BR,1BA$1.42
Concordia Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.33

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Frequently Asked Questions about Tacoma

What type of rentals are currently available in Tacoma?

There are currently 1520 Apartments for Rent in Tacoma, WA with pricing that ranges from $564 to $22,970. There are also 211 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Tacoma ranging from $695 to $6,599.

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 $6,599 with an average monthly rent of $2,230.

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 $1,350 to $22,970, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,850 to $5,399. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,550 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,976.

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