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

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512 E 34th St
3 Bedroom Apartments

512 E 34th St

512 E 34th StTacoma, WA 98404
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1505 E 38th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1505 E 38th St

1505 E 38th StTacoma, WA 98404
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5-plex
1 Bedroom Apartments

5-plex

812 E 34th StTacoma, WA 98404

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3715 E McKinley Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

3715 E McKinley Ave

3715 E McKinley AveTacoma, WA 98404
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Porter Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Porter Apartments

3502 E McKinley AveTacoma, WA 98404
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Salishan Gardens
1 Bedroom Apartments

Salishan Gardens

4401 E R StTacoma, WA 98404
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Mckinley Hill, Tacoma, WA Local Guide

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 Chelsea Apartments priced from $1,099. 1702-1726 E 56th St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,545. Here are the most affordable Mckinley Hill apartments for rent in Tacoma, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Chelsea ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,099
1702-1726 E 56th St2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1,545
709 E 34Th St ApartmentsTwo Bedroom B2BR,1BA$1,775

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mckinley Hill, WA

As of June 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mckinley Hill area is the $1.65 price per square foot 2 Beds, 1 Baths Model at 1702-1726 E 56th St in the in the Mckinley Hill neighborhood starting from $1,545. The second greatest value Mckinley Hill apartment is the Two Bedroom B Model at 709 E 34Th St Apartments starting at $1,775 with a $2.78 price per square foot in the New Tacoma neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Mckinley Hill apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1702-1726 E 56th St2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.65
709 E 34Th St ApartmentsTwo Bedroom B2BR,1BA$2.78
Chelsea ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.59

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Mckinley Hill, Tacoma, WA

Ranked #33

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

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3.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Mckinley Hill 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 $1,545 at 1702-1726 E 56th St.

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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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

Written by: Robin Stewart

Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.

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Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units

Written by: Robin Stewart

Adaptive reuse is when a commercial property is converted and repurposed. The real estate industry has embraced a growing number of these projects.

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Neighborhood and Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent

Written by: Robin Stewart

Apartment-hunting can be a gargantuan task. Renters have a wish list of items—some luxuries, some necessities—but finding what you seek in the right place is perhaps the most important part of the journey.