Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Manitou Neighborhood of Tacoma, WA from $500 (39 Rentals)

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Oak Trace Apartments
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Oak Trace Apartments

7419 S Verde StTacoma, WA 98409
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Manitou Park
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Manitou Park

4215 S 66th StTacoma, WA 98409

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Fairway View
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Fairway View

6611 Lakewood Dr WUniversity Place, WA 98467
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Bergerson Terrace
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Bergerson Terrace

5301 Orchard St WUniversity Place, WA 98467

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Park West
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Park West

6407-6425 53rd Ave WUniversity Place, WA 98467
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Manitou, Tacoma, WA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Manitou Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Manitou area of Tacoma, WA is a 1 Bed unit found at Sundance Apartments priced from $1,225. Cedar Court Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,250. Here are the most affordable Manitou apartments for rent in Tacoma, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sundance ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,225
Cedar Court ApartmentsStudio EconomyStudio,1BA$1,250
Scenic Pines ApartmentsEastern Pine1BR,1BA$1,293
Warner Park ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,295
Sunset Ridge Apartments1x1 Standard1BR,1BA$1,335
Hiddenvale1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,350
Tudor Village at the MallStudioStudio,1BA$1,355
Villas at LawrenceOne Bedroom Economy1BR,1BA$1,365
Trellis on OrchardOne Bedroom Deluxe1BR,1BA$1,375
Greenfield Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,395

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Manitou, WA

As of May 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Manitou area is the $2.02 price per square foot Nisqually Model at Valley View in the in the South Tacoma neighborhood starting from $2,245. The second greatest value Manitou apartment is the 2BD/1BA - 1,070 SQ FT Model at Mullen Cove Apartments starting at $1,595 with a $1.49 price per square foot in the South Tacoma neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Manitou apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Valley ViewNisqually3BR,2BA$2.02
Mullen Cove Apartments2BD/1BA - 1,070 SQ FT2BR,1BA$1.49
Viridian GroveThe Cedar3BR,2BA$1.77
Park PlaceTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.80
Garden Villa ApartmentsOne Bedroom Standard1BR,1BA$1.94
Trellis on OrchardOne Bedroom Deluxe1BR,1BA$1.99
Sunset Ridge Apartments1x1 Loft1BR,1BA$2.10
Hiddenvale1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.03
Scenic Pines ApartmentsEastern Pine1BR,1BA$2.11
Sundance ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.04

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com is proud to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in cities across the United States and customized analysis for Central Tacoma. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and convenient access to the outdoors, family-friendly amenities, raising pets, transit options, and much more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Manitou Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Manitou?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Manitou is under $1,395.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Manitou?

The cheapest apartment in Manitou is Sundance Apartments which is listed at $1,225, while the average apartment in Manitou costs $2,525.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Manitou?

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 3 regular apartments in Manitou 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 Manitou?

Cheap apartments in Manitou have an average cost of $1,154 which is $1,371 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Manitou.

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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