Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North East Neighborhood of Tacoma, WA from $900 (11 Rentals)

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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 Edgecliff Apartments priced from $950. Kensington and Lauriston has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,050. Here are the most affordable North East apartments for rent in Tacoma, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Edgecliff ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$950
Kensington and LauristonStudio - Fully RenovatedStudio,1BA$1,050
Vintage Apartments0x1.JStudio,1BA$1,150
The Grand on BroadwayStudioStudio,1BA$1,289
Farrah Apartments: 1 & 2 Bedroom Renovated UnitsStudioStudio,1BA$1,295

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North East, WA

As of May 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the North East area is the $1.74 price per square foot B6 Model at Glen Park At West Campus in the in the West Campus neighborhood starting from $2,293. The second greatest value North East apartment is the 2B 1B Model at Maplewood starting at $1,700 with a $2.01 price per square foot in the Alderbrook 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.
Glen Park At West CampusB62BR,2.5BA$1.74
Maplewood2B 1B2BR,1BA$2.01
Cedar Gardens Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.16
Norpoint Landing Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.37
Sunset Three TwentyA1: 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.92
Bella On Broadway1 Bed 1 Bath A21BR,1BA$2.73
Cedardale1x1-C1BR,1BA$2.63
ReNew Dash PointA21BR,1BA$2.53
Kensington and Lauriston1 Bedroom - Fully Renovated1BR,1BA$2.46
Farrah Apartments: 1 & 2 Bedroom Renovated UnitsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.59

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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 $1,540.

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

The cheapest apartment in North East is Kensington and Lauriston which is listed at $1,395, while the average apartment in North East costs $2,519.

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 39 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 $380 which is $2,139 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in North East.

Expert Rental Resources

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