Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Ketcham Knoll Neighborhood of Tacoma, WA from $800 (10 Rentals)

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Boulder Park
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Boulder Park

7523 44th St WUniversity Place, WA 98466
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Valencia Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Valencia Apartments

2833 Grandview Dr WUniversity Place, WA 98466
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Hidden Hills Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Hidden Hills Apartments

3313 72nd Ct WUniversity Place, WA 98466
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Fir Park Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Fir Park Apartments

7502-7518 41st St Ct WUniversity Place, WA 98466
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Ketcham Knoll, Tacoma, WA Local Guide

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 $1,495. The Larson has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,499. Here are the most affordable Ketcham Knoll apartments for rent in Tacoma, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Bayswater ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,495
The LarsonStudioStudio,1BA$1,499
The Hideaway at University Place1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1,545

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ketcham Knoll, WA

As of January 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Ketcham Knoll area is the $1.08 price per square foot 4411 76th Ave W Model at 4411 76th Ave W, Unit Unit 3 in the in the University Place neighborhood starting from $1,775. The second greatest value Ketcham Knoll apartment is the 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at Latitude 47 starting at $2,200 with a $1.73 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
4411 76th Ave W, Unit Unit 34411 76th Ave W2BR,2BA$1.08
Latitude 472 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.73
SoundWest Townhomes2bed 1.5bath Townhouse2BR,1.5BA$1.67
Bridgeview 1252 Bed / 2 Bath + Utility2BR,2BA$2.12
Grandview Apartments2 Bedroom 2nd Floor2BR,2BA$1.69
Sunset View2x1 Renovated2BR,1BA$1.60
Alameda West Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.84
Ridgedale Apartments2 Bedroom Deluxe2BR,1BA$1.91
4411 76th Ave W, Unit 24411 76th Ave W2BR,1.5BA$2.19
Bayswater ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.30

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Ketcham Knoll, Tacoma, WA

Ranked #19

Among cities in Washington for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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4.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Ketcham Knoll Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Ketcham Knoll?

The cheapest apartment in Ketcham Knoll is Bayswater Apartments which is listed at $1,495, while the average apartment in Ketcham Knoll costs $2,697.

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 30 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 $840 which is $1,857 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Ketcham Knoll.

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