Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lower Portland Avenue Neighborhood of Tacoma, WA from $900 (12 Rentals)

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The Heron
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Heron

1624 E 32nd StTacoma, WA 98404
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Tacoma Trax
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Tacoma Trax

415 E 25th StTacoma, WA 98421

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512 E 34th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

512 E 34th St

512 E 34th StTacoma, WA 98404
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1505 E 38th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1505 E 38th St

1505 E 38th StTacoma, WA 98404
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Porter Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Porter Apartments

3502 E McKinley AveTacoma, WA 98404
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Salishan Gardens
1 Bedroom Apartments

Salishan Gardens

4401 E R StTacoma, WA 98404
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5-plex
1 Bedroom Apartments

5-plex

812 E 34th StTacoma, WA 98404

Lower Portland Avenue, Tacoma, WA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Lower Portland Avenue Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Chelsea ApartmentsOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$1,295
Harborview East1X1 BOTTOM1BR,1BA$1,445

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lower Portland Avenue, WA

As of September 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the Lower Portland Avenue area is the $1.94 price per square foot 2x1 Middle Model at Harborview East in the in the New Tacoma neighborhood starting from $1,650. The second greatest value Lower Portland Avenue apartment is the One Bed One Bath Model at Chelsea Apartments starting at $1,295 with a $2.88 price per square foot in the New Tacoma neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lower Portland Avenue apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Harborview East2x1 Middle2BR,1BA$1.94
Chelsea ApartmentsOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$2.88
Furnished Studio-Tacoma - FifeFurnished Studio-Tacoma - FifeStudio ,1BA$6.00

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Lower Portland Avenue, Tacoma, WA

Ranked #35

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lower Portland Avenue Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Lower Portland Avenue Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Lower Portland Avenue Apartment is $1,295 at Chelsea Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Lower Portland Avenue Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Lower Portland Avenue is starting from $1,650 at Harborview East.

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