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

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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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512 E 34th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

512 E 34th St

512 E 34th StTacoma, WA 98404

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Salishan Gardens
1 Bedroom Apartments

Salishan Gardens

4401 E R StTacoma, WA 98404
Senior Living
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Porter Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Porter Apartments

3502 E McKinley AveTacoma, 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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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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
709 E 34Th St ApartmentsStudio A INCOME RESTRICTEDStudio,1BA$1,275
Chelsea ApartmentsOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$1,295
Harborview East1X1 BOTTOM1BR,1BA$1,495
Gibson Gardens1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Harborview East2x1 Middle2BR,1BA$1.99
Gibson Gardens1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.36
Chelsea ApartmentsOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$2.88
709 E 34Th St ApartmentsStudio A INCOME RESTRICTEDStudio ,1BA$3.15

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Mckinley Hill, Tacoma, WA

Ranked #35

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
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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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