Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South End Neighborhood of Tacoma, WA from $700 (61 Rentals)

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$900 - $950

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9431 Tacoma Ave S

TacomaWA98444

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The Woodmark
$1,090 - $1,225
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The Woodmark

2425 S 96th StTacoma, WA 98444
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3601 S M St, Unit B
$1,300
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3601 S M St, Unit B

3601 S M StTacoma, WA 98418
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Holiday Manor
2 Bedroom Apartments

Holiday Manor

6819 Pacific AveTacoma, WA 98408
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Lincoln Flats
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Lincoln Flats

3815 Tacoma Ave STacoma, WA 98418
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3715 E McKinley Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

3715 E McKinley Ave

3715 E McKinley AveTacoma, WA 98404
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2616 S 74th St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2616 S 74th St

2616 S 74th StTacoma, WA 98409
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9 Clark Pl
Studio Apartments

9 Clark Pl

9 Clark PlTacoma, WA 98409
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Canary Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Canary Apartments

7315 S Hosmer StTacoma, WA 98408
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Pacific Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pacific Gardens

8602 S C StTacoma, WA 98444

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South End, Tacoma, WA Local Guide

Cheapest Available South End Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the South End area of Tacoma, WA is a Studio unit found at Cascade Ridge Apartments priced from $995. The Theodore has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,015. Here are the most affordable South End apartments for rent in Tacoma, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cascade Ridge ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$995
The TheodoreStudio (B)Studio,1BA$1,015
White Rock ApartmentsStudio - Fully RenovatedStudio,1BA$1,085
The Woodmark1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom (B)1BR,1BA$1,090
Pacific Crest ApartmentsBeautiful Renovated 1 bed By the Bay!1BR,1BA$1,095
Chelsea ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,099
Safe Harbor ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,100
Thea ApartmentsStudio (S)Studio,1BA$1,150
Indigo ApartmentsStudio1BR,1BA$1,175
Canary Apartments1BD/1BA1BR,1BA$1,295

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South End, WA

As of July 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the South End area is the $1.40 price per square foot 2 Bed 1.5 Bath Model at Aladdin Townhomes in the in the South End neighborhood starting from $1,650. The second greatest value South End apartment is the 2 Beds, 1.5 Baths Model at Pacific Sunset starting at $1,995 with a $1.81 price per square foot in the South End neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South End apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Aladdin Townhomes2 Bed 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.40
Pacific Sunset2 Beds, 1.5 Baths2BR,1.5BA$1.81
3601 S M St, Unit B3601 S M St1BR,1BA$1.18
Lincoln Heights3/13BR,1BA$2.00
Aladdin Camelot Apartments2BD/1BA - 960 SQ FT2BR,1BA$1.72
The Larson2 x 12BR,1BA$1.77
The Village at SoTaB1.32BR,1BA$1.86
The Woodmark1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom (B)1BR,1BA$1.45
Canary Apartments1BD/1BA1BR,1BA$1.95
Aero ApartmentsElevate1BR,1BA$2.08

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
South End, Tacoma, WA

Ranked #22

Among cities in Washington for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com compares millions of points of data to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Central 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 rankings of the best places for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and much more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South End Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in South End?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South End is under $1,295.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in South End?

The cheapest apartment in South End is The Woodmark which is listed at $1,090, while the average apartment in South End costs $2,200.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in South End?

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 4 regular apartments in South End 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 South End?

Cheap apartments in South End have an average cost of $162 which is $2,038 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South End.

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