Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mckinley Hill Neighborhood of Tacoma, WA from $795 (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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Gibson Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Gibson Gardens

5001 Pacific AveTacoma, WA 98408
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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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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. Harborview East has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,450. Here are the most affordable Mckinley Hill apartments for rent in Tacoma, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Chelsea ApartmentsStudioStudio, 1BA$1,099
Harborview East1 BR/ 1 BA1BR, 1BA$1,450
709 E 34Th St ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR, 1BA$1,500
56072BR/1.0BA2BR, 1BA$1,650

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mckinley Hill, WA

As of September 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mckinley Hill area is the $2.06 price per square foot 2BR/1.0BA Model at 5607 in the Mckinley Hill neighborhood starting from $1,650. The second greatest value Mckinley Hill apartment is the 1521 E 38th St Model at 1521 E 38th St in the Mckinley Hill neighborhood starting at $1,950 with a $2.44 price per square foot. 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.
56072BR/1.0BA2BR, 1BA$2.06
1521 E 38th St1521 E 38th St2BR, 1BA$2.44
Harborview East1 BR/ 1 BA1BR, 1BA$1.93
709 E 34Th St ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR, 1BA$2.81
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 $1,550 at Harborview East.

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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

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Practical Tips for Renters: How to Identify a Great Rental and Avoid Red Flags

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