Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Madrona Neighborhood of Tacoma, WA from $800 (33 Rentals)
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Westmall Terrace Apartments

VINTAGE AT TACOMA

Rainier Gardens Aparments

Cedar Court Apartments
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Alder Court Apartments

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Apex

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7th and I Apartments

Garden Villa Apartments

4024 S Lawrence St

Fircrest Gardens Apartments
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4315-4319 S Alder St

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Madrona, Tacoma, WA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Madrona?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Madrona Studio Apartments | $2,122 | $1,145 | $4,627 |
Madrona 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,116 | $1,095 | $3,910 |
Madrona 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,114 | $1,395 | $4,898 |
Madrona 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,694 | $2,160 | $3,374 |
Madrona 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,850 | $2,850 | $2,850 |
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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 $1,147. Alder Court Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,245. Here are the most affordable Madrona apartments for rent in Tacoma, WA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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VINTAGE AT TACOMA | One Bedroom | Age 55+ | 1BR,1BA | $1,147 |
Alder Court Apartments | Studio Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $1,245 |
Rainier Gardens Aparments | One Bedroom Standard | 1BR,1BA | $1,285 |
Apex | Tiger Mountain | Studio,1BA | $1,342 |
Aspire11 | Studio C | Studio,1BA | $1,349 |
Villas at Lawrence | One Bedroom Economy | 1BR,1BA | $1,350 |
Cedar Court Apartments | One Bedroom Economy | 1BR,1BA | $1,355 |
Garden Villa Apartments | One Bedroom Standard | 1BR,1BA | $1,380 |
Community Terrace | 2/1.00 | 2BR,1BA | $1,395 |
The Lodge at Madrona | 1Bedroom, 1Bath - Small | 1BR,1BA | $1,395 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Madrona, WA
As of June 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the Madrona area is the $1.29 price per square foot 4311 S Puget Sound Ave Model at 4311 S Puget Sound Ave, Unit C in the in the Madrona neighborhood starting from $1,999. The second greatest value Madrona apartment is the 2 Bedroom ,3.5 Bath Townhomes Model at 4033 S Junett St starting at $2,195 with a $1.49 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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4311 S Puget Sound Ave, Unit C | 4311 S Puget Sound Ave | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.29 |
4033 S Junett St | 2 Bedroom ,3.5 Bath Townhomes | 2BR,3.5BA | $1.49 |
S 43rd Townhomes | 2 Bed / 3 Bath | 2BR,3BA | $1.91 |
Orchard Terrace | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.78 |
The Lookout | Willow | 2BR,2BA | $1.94 |
Community Terrace | 2/1.00 | 2BR,1BA | $1.86 |
Bella Vista Apartments | 1x1 View | 1BR,1BA | $1.96 |
The Verandas Apartment Homes | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.99 |
Garden Villa Apartments | One Bedroom Standard | 1BR,1BA | $1.89 |
Park Green Apartments | 1/1.00 | 1BR,1BA | $2.02 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Madrona Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Madrona?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Madrona is under $1,395.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Madrona?
The cheapest apartment in Madrona is VINTAGE AT TACOMA which is listed at $1,147, while the average apartment in Madrona costs $2,850.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Madrona?
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 14 regular apartments in Madrona 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 Madrona?
Cheap apartments in Madrona have an average cost of $161 which is $2,689 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Madrona.
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