Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North East Neighborhood of Tacoma, WA from $950 (32 Rentals)

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The Fairways
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$1,486 - $2,566
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The Fairways

4901 Fairwood Blvd NETacoma, WA 98422
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3827 Nassau Ave NE

TacomaWA98422

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Hanna Heights North
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$1,921 - $3,629
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Hanna Heights North

415 6th AveTacoma, WA 98402
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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 Vintage Apartments priced from $1,050. Kensington and Lauriston has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,150. Here are the most affordable North East apartments for rent in Tacoma, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Vintage Apartments0X1.CStudio,1BA$1,050
Kensington and LauristonStudio - RenovatedStudio,1BA$1,150
The Grand on BroadwayStudioStudio,1BA$1,392
Sunset Three TwentyA1: 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,406
Glen Park At West CampusA11BR,1BA$1,441
Maplewood1B 1B1BR,1BA$1,450
Stillwater Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,450
ReNew Dash PointA21BR,1BA$1,469
The FairwaysA31BR,1BA$1,486
Edgecliff Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,595

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North East, WA

As of August 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the North East area is the $1.47 price per square foot 1601 Norpoint Way NE Model at 1601 Norpoint Way NE, Unit A in the in the New Tacoma neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value North East apartment is the 32131 46th Pl SW Model at 32131 46th Pl SW, Unit N starting at $2,290 with a $2.25 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.
1601 Norpoint Way NE, Unit A1601 Norpoint Way NE2BR,2BA$1.47
32131 46th Pl SW, Unit N32131 46th Pl SW3BR,1.5BA$2.25
Sunset Three TwentyB2: 2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.03
Norpoint 82/1.02BR,1BA$2.18
Glen Park At West CampusA21BR,1BA$1.79
Norpoint Landing Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.31
Stillwater Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.10
The FairwaysA31BR,1BA$2.19
Edgecliff Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.36
Maplewood1B 1B1BR,1BA$2.24

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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 $1,595.

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 $1,250, while the average apartment in North East costs $1,773.

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 6 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 $198 which is $1,575 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in North East.

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