Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North East Neighborhood of Tacoma, WA from $900 (28 Rentals)

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Vintage Apartments
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$1,000 - $1,275
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$880 - $1,155
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$120

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$1,000 - $1,275
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Vintage Apartments

518 S 7th StTacoma, WA 98402
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The Grand on Broadway
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$1,289 - $2,250
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$1,204 - $2,165
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$85

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$1,289 - $2,250
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Grand on Broadway

252 BroadwayTacoma, WA 98402
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The Orion Apartments
$1,375 - $2,051
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$1,350 - $2,026
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$25

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$1,375 - $2,051
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Orion Apartments

29 St. Helens AveTacoma, WA 98402
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The Fairways
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$1,792 - $2,474
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$1,756 - $2,438
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Fairways

4901 Fairwood Blvd NETacoma, WA 98422
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Hanna Heights North
$2,149 - $3,729
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$2,073 - $3,653
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Apr 8

Hanna Heights North

415 6th AveTacoma, WA 98402
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Sunset Three Twenty
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$1,602 - $2,899
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$1,381 - $2,678
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$221

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$1,602 - $2,899
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Sunset Three Twenty

1901 SW 320th StFederal Way, WA 98023
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North East, Tacoma, WA Local Guide

Cheapest Available North East Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the North East area of Tacoma, WA is a Studio unit found at Kensington and Lauriston priced from $995. Edgecliff Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $995. Here are the most affordable North East apartments for rent in Tacoma, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Kensington and LauristonStudio - RenovatedStudio,1BA$995
Edgecliff ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$995
Vintage Apartments0x1.FStudio,1BA$1,000
Baycrest Apartments1 Bedroom - Classic1BR,1BA$1,000
The Grand on BroadwayStudioStudio,1BA$1,289
Farrah ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,295
Maplewood1B 1B1BR,1BA$1,350
The Orion ApartmentsA1BR,1BA$1,375
Park at Dashpoint ApartmentsJuniper 1x11BR,1BA$1,425
Bella On BroadwayStudio 1 Bath S1Studio,1BA$1,550

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North East, WA

As of April 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the North East area is the $2.18 price per square foot 2BR/2.0BA Model at Stillwater Apartments in the in the Theatre District neighborhood starting from $2,300. The second greatest value North East apartment is the A1 Model at Glen Park At West Campus starting at $1,550 with a $1.92 price per square foot in the West Campus neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for North East apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Stillwater Apartments2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.18
Glen Park At West CampusA11BR,1BA$1.92
Sunset Three Twenty1 Bed - 1 Bath (Renovated)1BR,1BA$2.14
Maplewood1B 1B1BR,1BA$2.05
ReNew Dash PointA21BR,1BA$2.70
The Orion ApartmentsE1BR,1BA$2.66
Farrah ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.59
Baycrest Apartments1 Bedroom - Classic1BR,1BA$2.14
Vintage Apartments0X1.CStudio ,1BA$2.39
Edgecliff ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.62

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com is proud to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Washington, including 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 our Star Ratings to compare for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendliness, and other valuable search options. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap North East Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in North East?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in North East is under $1,550.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in North East?

The cheapest apartment in North East is Baycrest Apartments which is listed at $1,000, while the average apartment in North East costs $2,460.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in North East?

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 21 regular apartments in North East 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 North East?

Cheap apartments in North East have an average cost of $345 which is $2,115 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in North East.

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