Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lower Portland Avenue Neighborhood of Tacoma, WA from $900 (13 Rentals)

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512 E 34th St
3 Bedroom Apartments

512 E 34th St

512 E 34th 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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1505 E 38th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1505 E 38th St

1505 E 38th StTacoma, WA 98404

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5-plex
1 Bedroom Apartments

5-plex

812 E 34th StTacoma, WA 98404
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3715 E McKinley Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

3715 E McKinley Ave

3715 E McKinley AveTacoma, 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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Cheapest Available Lower Portland Avenue Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Chelsea ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,099
709 E 34Th St ApartmentsTwo Bedroom B2BR,1BA$1,775

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lower Portland Avenue, WA

As of June 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lower Portland Avenue area is the $2.78 price per square foot Two Bedroom B Model at 709 E 34Th St Apartments in the in the New Tacoma neighborhood starting from $1,775. The second greatest value Lower Portland Avenue apartment is the Studio Model at Chelsea Apartments starting at $1,099 with a $2.59 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.
709 E 34Th St ApartmentsTwo Bedroom B2BR,1BA$2.78
Chelsea ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.59

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