Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Madrona Neighborhood of Tacoma, WA from $800 (6 Rentals)

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El Popo
1 Bedroom Apartments

El Popo

3228 S Union AveTacoma, WA 98409
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1 Bedroom Apartments

TNC Apartments

1919 S Tyler StTacoma, WA 98405
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4312 S Puget Sound Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

4312 S Puget Sound Ave

4312 S Puget Sound AveTacoma, WA 98409
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Madrona, Tacoma, WA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Madrona Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Madrona area of Tacoma, WA is a 1 Bed unit found at Vintage at Tacoma priced from $999. 3903 S Tyler St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,195. Here are the most affordable Madrona apartments for rent in Tacoma, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Vintage at TacomaOne Bedroom | Age 55+1BR,1BA$999
3903 S Tyler St1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,195
Belle Terrace Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,295

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Madrona, WA

As of December 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Madrona area is the $1.45 price per square foot 4 Bedroom, 3.5 Bath Model at 4033 S Junett St in the in the Madrona neighborhood starting from $2,850. The second greatest value Madrona apartment is the S 43rd TH 2x2.5 Model at S 43rd Townhomes starting at $2,395 with a $1.47 price per square foot in the Madrona neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Madrona apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
4033 S Junett St4 Bedroom, 3.5 Bath4BR,3.5BA$1.45
S 43rd TownhomesS 43rd TH 2x2.52BR,2.5BA$1.47
Warner II3/3.503BR,3.5BA$1.63
4319 S AlderTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.95
Orchard TerraceTwo Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.65
The LookoutWillow2BR,2BA$1.48
Garden Villa ApartmentsOne Bedroom Deluxe1BR,1BA$1.72
Cedar PlaceType 41BR,1BA$1.98
3903 S Tyler St1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.99
Vintage at TacomaOne Bedroom | Age 55+1BR,1BA$1.83

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Madrona, Tacoma, WA

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Central Tacoma, WA. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for easy access to the parks, luxury housing options, places that make kids happy, raising pets, transit options, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Madrona Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Madrona?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Madrona is at Alder Court Apartments listed at $1,315.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Madrona Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Madrona Apartment is $999 at Vintage at Tacoma.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Madrona Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Madrona is starting from $1,199 at Vintage at Tacoma.

What is the most affordable Madrona Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Madrona Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Warner II and starts from $2,250.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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