
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mckinley Hill Neighborhood of Tacoma, WA from $700 (14 Rentals)
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Mckinley Hill, Tacoma, WA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Mckinley Hill?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Mckinley Hill 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,653 | $1,195 | $2,050 |
Mckinley Hill 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,728 | $1,400 | $2,350 |
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There are currently 14 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Mckinley Hill Neighborhood of Tacoma, WA.
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Cheapest Available Mckinley Hill Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Mckinley Hill area of Tacoma, WA is a Studio unit found at 709 E 34Th St Apartments priced from $1,275. Chelsea Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,295. Here are the most affordable Mckinley Hill apartments for rent in Tacoma, WA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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709 E 34Th St Apartments | Studio A INCOME RESTRICTED | Studio,1BA | $1,275 |
Chelsea Apartments | One Bed One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,295 |
Harborview East | 1X1 BOTTOM | 1BR,1BA | $1,495 |
Gibson Gardens | 1 bedroom 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,850 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mckinley Hill, WA
As of September 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the Mckinley Hill area is the $1.99 price per square foot 2x1 Middle Model at Harborview East in the in the New Tacoma neighborhood starting from $1,695. The second greatest value Mckinley Hill apartment is the 1 bedroom 1 bath Model at Gibson Gardens starting at $1,850 with a $2.36 price per square foot in the Mckinley Hill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Mckinley Hill apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Harborview East | 2x1 Middle | 2BR,1BA | $1.99 |
Gibson Gardens | 1 bedroom 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.36 |
Chelsea Apartments | One Bed One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.88 |
709 E 34Th St Apartments | Studio A INCOME RESTRICTED | Studio ,1BA | $3.15 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleMckinley Hill, Tacoma, WA
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Among cities in Washington for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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2.5Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Mckinley Hill Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Mckinley Hill Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Mckinley Hill Apartment is $1,295 at Chelsea Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Mckinley Hill Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Mckinley Hill is starting from $1,695 at Harborview East.
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