Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Ruston Neighborhood of Tacoma, WA from $1,135 (14 Rentals)

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Redwood Park
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Redwood Park

3015 N Pearl StTacoma, WA 98407
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

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3015 N Highland StTacoma, WA 98407
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Ruston, Tacoma, WA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Ruston Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Ruston area of Tacoma, WA is a Studio unit found at Proctor Station priced from $1,392. Tanara Villa has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,395. Here are the most affordable Ruston apartments for rent in Tacoma, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Proctor StationStudio C(SW)Studio,1BA$1,392
Tanara Villa1 Bedroom - Fully Renovated1BR,1BA$1,395
Proctor FlatsMicro StudioStudio,1BA$1,435
Courtyard North Apartments1 Bedroom Economy1BR,1BA$1,490
Fairmont Terrace1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,500

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ruston, WA

As of August 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Ruston area is the $2.07 price per square foot 802 N Yakima Ave Model at 802 N Yakima Ave, Unit 3 in the in the Theatre District neighborhood starting from $3,100. The second greatest value Ruston apartment is the 2D Model at Copperline at Point Ruston starting at $3,341 with a $3.04 price per square foot in the West End neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Ruston apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
802 N Yakima Ave, Unit 3802 N Yakima Ave3BR,2BA$2.07
Copperline at Point Ruston2D2BR,2BA$3.04
Olympic View2x12BR,1BA$1.70
CliffsidePlan 1A1BR,1BA$2.77
Lennick Court Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.37
Proctor StationStudio EStudio ,1BA$3.07
Fairmont Terrace1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.38
Madison25One Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.63
Tanara Villa1 Bedroom - Fully Renovated1BR,1BA$2.54
Courtyard North Apartments1 Bedroom Economy1BR,1BA$2.75

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Ruston Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Ruston?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Ruston is at Proctor Station listed at $1,392.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Ruston Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Ruston Apartment is $1,395 at Tanara Villa.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Ruston Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Ruston is starting from $1,600 at Lennick Court Apartments.

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