Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Northeast Tacoma Neighborhood of Tacoma, WA from $300 (101 Rentals)

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The Fairways
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$1,652 - $2,425
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The Fairways

4901 Fairwood Blvd NETacoma, WA 98422
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$2,122 - $2,616

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

Available May 2

612 S 18th St

TacomaWA98405

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Harbor View Manor
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Harbor View Manor

919 S Fawcett AveTacoma, WA 98402
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Webster Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Webster Apartments

623-629 Saint Helens AveTacoma, WA 98402
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The Winthrop
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Winthrop

776 BroadwayTacoma, WA 98402
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The Carlton
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Carlton

615 S 7th AveTacoma, WA 98405

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Northeast Tacoma, Tacoma, WA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Northeast Tacoma Apartments for Rent

 

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

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Edgecliff ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$995
Kensington and LauristonStudio - RenovatedStudio,1BA$995
Vintage Apartments1x1.B1BR,1BA$1,000
Koz on MarketStudio 7Studio,1BA$1,038
Pinnacle PointStudio MicroStudio,1BA$1,060
Dorothy Height ApartmentsOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$1,067
Pinnacle ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,085
Analog TacomaStudio, 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$1,138
Jefferson Yards Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,200
TerraStudioStudio,1BA$1,203

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northeast Tacoma, WA

As of April 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Northeast Tacoma area is the $1.98 price per square foot 3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms Model at Encore Apartment Homes in the in the Alderbrook neighborhood starting from $2,279. The second greatest value Northeast Tacoma apartment is the B3 Model at Glen Park At West Campus starting at $1,902 with a $1.76 price per square foot in the West Campus neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Northeast Tacoma apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Encore Apartment Homes3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms3BR,2BA$1.98
Glen Park At West CampusB32BR,2BA$1.76
Align ApartmentsResidence 22BR,2BA$2.11
Sitka Heights2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.94
Greystone Meadows2x12BR,1BA$2.00
Maplewood2B 1B2BR,1BA$2.01
Cedar Gardens Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.16
Panther Lake ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Junior2BR,1BA$2.03
Dorothy Height ApartmentsTwo Bed One Bath2BR,1BA$2.11
Sunset Three Twenty1 Bed - 1 Bath (Renovated)1BR,1BA$2.14

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Lifestyle Ratings

This website is proud to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, metropolitan areas, and rental properties across Washington including Northeast Tacoma, Tacoma, and the greater Tacoma area. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury housing options, pet-friendly features, family-friendly amenities, proximity to transit, and much more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Northeast Tacoma Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Northeast Tacoma?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Northeast Tacoma is under $1,203.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Northeast Tacoma?

The cheapest apartment in Northeast Tacoma is Vintage Apartments which is listed at $1,000, while the average apartment in Northeast Tacoma costs $2,447.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Northeast Tacoma?

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 35 regular apartments in Northeast Tacoma 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 Northeast Tacoma?

Cheap apartments in Northeast Tacoma have an average cost of $199 which is $2,248 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Northeast Tacoma.

Expert Rental Resources

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