Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Madrona Neighborhood of Tacoma, WA from $800 (12 Rentals)

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El Popo
1 Bedroom Apartments

El Popo

3228 S Union AveTacoma, WA 98409
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TNC Apartments
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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3903 S Tyler St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3903 S Tyler St

3903 S Tyler StTacoma, WA 98409
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9 Clark Pl
Studio Apartments

9 Clark Pl

9 Clark PlTacoma, WA 98409
Student Housing

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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 $1,099. Apex has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,221. 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$1,099
ApexGlacier PeakStudio,1BA$1,221
The Monroe1x1 Income Restricted 65%1BR,1BA$1,250
Lodge at Madrona Ridge1x1Ac1BR,1BA$1,292
LOW RENTS | Unionaire Apartments | NEW MAN...1x1 R1BR,1BA$1,300

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Madrona, WA

As of November 06, 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
Lincoln Heights3/13BR,1BA$1.84
Fircrest Gardens ApartmentsThree Bedroom Two Bath Townhome3BR,2BA$1.95
Orchard TerraceTwo Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.68
The LookoutWillow2BR,2BA$1.71
Garden Villa ApartmentsOne Bedroom Deluxe1BR,1BA$1.72
Cedar PlaceType 41BR,1BA$2.05
LOW RENTS | Unionaire Apartments | NEW MAN...1x1 R1BR,1BA$2.04

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Madrona, Tacoma, WA

Ranked #17

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

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3.5
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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 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 $1,465.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Madrona?

The cheapest apartment in Madrona is Vintage at Tacoma which is listed at $1,099, 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 8 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 $150 which is $2,700 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Madrona.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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