Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South End Neighborhood of Tacoma, WA from $700 (33 Rentals)

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The Theodore
Rent Specials
$995 - $1,195
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$760 - $960
Required Monthly Fees
$235

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$995 - $1,195
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Theodore

8801 S Hosmer StTacoma, WA 98444
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Cascade Ridge Apartments
$1,040 - $1,250
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$845 - $1,055
Required Monthly Fees
$195

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$1,040 - $1,250
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Cascade Ridge Apartments

8702 S Hosmer StTacoma, WA 98444
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Thea Apartments
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$1,075 - $1,595
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$875 - $1,395
Required Monthly Fees
$200

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$1,075 - $1,595
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Thea Apartments

7414 S Hosmer StTacoma, WA 98408
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Safe Harbor Apartments
$1,080 - $1,150
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$885 - $955
Required Monthly Fees
$195

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$1,080 - $1,150
Studio Apartments Available Now

Safe Harbor Apartments

8820 S Hosmer StTacoma, WA 98444
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The Woodmark
$1,090 - $1,225
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$1,090 - $1,225

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$1,090 - $1,225
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Woodmark

2425 S 96th StTacoma, WA 98444
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The Thomas
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$1,145 - $1,473
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$1,116 - $1,444
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$29

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$1,145 - $1,473
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Thomas

7823 Pacific AveTacoma, WA 98408
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The Larson
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$1,225 - $1,766
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$1,196 - $1,737
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$29

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$1,225 - $1,766
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Larson

7645 Pacific AveTacoma, WA 98408
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3318 S Chandler St
$1,295
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$1,145
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$150

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$1,295
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Mar 25

3318 S Chandler St

3318 S Chandler StTacoma, WA 98418
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Holiday Manor
2 Bedroom Apartments

Holiday Manor

6819 Pacific AveTacoma, WA 98408
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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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Bryn Mar Village
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bryn Mar Village

1721 S 82nd StTacoma, WA 98408

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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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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 White Rock Apartments priced from $995. The Theodore has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $995. Here are the most affordable South End apartments for rent in Tacoma, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
White Rock ApartmentsPartial RenovationStudio,1BA$995
The TheodoreStudio (A)Studio,1BA$995
Chelsea ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$999
Indigo ApartmentsI.Stu.s2Studio,1BA$999
Thea ApartmentsStudio (M)Studio,1BA$1,070
5403 Pacific Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,075
Safe Harbor ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,080
The Woodmark1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom (A)1BR,1BA$1,090
Cascade Ridge ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,160
Bryn Mar VillageBryn Mar Village 1 BDRM/1 BATH1BR,1BA$1,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South End, WA

As of February 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the South End area is the $1.11 price per square foot 1060 S 86th St Model at 1060 S 86th St, Unit A in the in the South End neighborhood starting from $2,595. The second greatest value South End apartment is the 2 Bed 1.5 Bath Model at Aladdin Townhomes starting at $1,700 with a $1.44 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.
1060 S 86th St, Unit A1060 S 86th St4BR,2.5BA$1.11
Aladdin Townhomes2 Bed 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.44
The Larson2 x 22BR,2BA$1.54
Valley Vista2 BED 1 BATH2BR,1BA$1.48
The Village at SoTaB1.12BR,1BA$1.86
Aero ApartmentsAltitude2BR,1BA$1.76
Paddington PlaceType J1BR,1BA$1.97
The Woodmark1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom (A)1BR,1BA$1.45
Lincoln Flats2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.86
5403 Pacific Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.63

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
South End, Tacoma, WA

Ranked #20

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

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4.0
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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 $1,200.

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

The cheapest apartment in South End is 5403 Pacific Apartments which is listed at $1,075, while the average apartment in South End costs $2,595.

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 44 regular apartments in South End that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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