
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Ketcham Knoll Neighborhood of Tacoma, WA from $800 (12 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Ketcham Knoll area of Tacoma.


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Valencia Apartments

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7515 44th St W
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Ketcham Knoll, Tacoma, WA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Ketcham Knoll?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ketcham Knoll Studio Apartments | $1,573 | $1,315 | $1,776 |
| Ketcham Knoll 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,654 | $855 | $2,456 |
| Ketcham Knoll 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,223 | $1,482 | $4,135 |
| Ketcham Knoll 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,637 | $2,185 | $3,000 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 12 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Ketcham Knoll Neighborhood of Tacoma, WA.
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Cheapest Available Ketcham Knoll Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Ketcham Knoll area of Tacoma, WA is a 1 Bed unit found at Bayswater Apartments priced from $837. Valencia Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,250. Here are the most affordable Ketcham Knoll apartments for rent in Tacoma, WA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bayswater Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $837 |
| Valencia Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,250 |
| Narrows Ridge Apartments | One bedroom with W/D | 1BR,1BA | $1,440 |
| Ridgedale Apartments | 1 Bedroom Standard | 1BR,1BA | $1,475 |
| Sunset View Apartments - 55+ Community | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,495 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ketcham Knoll, WA
As of December 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Ketcham Knoll area is the $1.60 price per square foot 3x2 Townhouse Model at SoundWest Townhomes in the in the University Place neighborhood starting from $2,395. The second greatest value Ketcham Knoll apartment is the 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at Latitude 47 starting at $2,150 with a $1.69 price per square foot in the University Place neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Ketcham Knoll apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| SoundWest Townhomes | 3x2 Townhouse | 3BR,2BA | $1.60 |
| Latitude 47 | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.69 |
| Grandview Apartments | 2 Bedroom 2nd Floor | 2BR,2BA | $1.78 |
| Alameda West Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.84 |
| Olympic Terrace | 907 | 2BR,1BA | $1.93 |
| Ridgedale Apartments | 1 Bedroom Standard | 1BR,1BA | $1.97 |
| Bayswater Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.98 |
| Sunset View Apartments - 55+ Community | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.99 |
| The Hideaway at University Place | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.37 |
| Narrows Ridge Apartments | One bedroom with W/D | 1BR,1BA | $2.35 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Ketcham Knoll Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Ketcham Knoll?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Ketcham Knoll is under $1,550.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Ketcham Knoll?
The cheapest apartment in Ketcham Knoll is Bayswater Apartments which is listed at $837, while the average apartment in Ketcham Knoll costs $2,739.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Ketcham Knoll?
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 28 regular apartments in Ketcham Knoll 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 Ketcham Knoll?
Cheap apartments in Ketcham Knoll have an average cost of $686 which is $2,053 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Ketcham Knoll.
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