Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South End Neighborhood of Tacoma, WA from $700 (65 Rentals)

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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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Cabana Court
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cabana Court

3809 S Thompson AveTacoma, 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
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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. Safe Harbor Apartments 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 ApartmentsStudio - RenovatedStudio,1BA$995
Safe Harbor ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$995
The TheodoreStudio (A)Studio,1BA$995
Chelsea ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$999
Cascade Ridge ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,060
Thea ApartmentsStudio (M)Studio,1BA$1,075
Indigo ApartmentsStudio1BR,1BA$1,175
Bryn Mar VillageBryn Mar Village 1 BDRM/1 BATH1BR,1BA$1,200
709 E 34Th St ApartmentsStudio A INCOME RESTRICTEDStudio,1BA$1,200
Pacific Manor Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,300

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South End, WA

As of April 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 3 Bedroom - Renovated Model at 512 E 34th St starting at $1,895 with a $1.65 price per square foot in the New Tacoma 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
512 E 34th St3 Bedroom - Renovated3BR,1BA$1.65
The Larson2 x 22BR,2BA$1.46
Blue Bird Apartments2BD/1.75BA - 1,080 SQ FT2BR,2BA$1.57
Notch 8 Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.80
Aero ApartmentsAltitude2BR,1BA$1.68
The Thomas2 x 12BR,1BA$1.65
South G Street ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.63
4841 Pacific Ave, Unit 14841 Pacific Ave2BR,1BA$1.72
Bryn Mar VillageBryn Mar Village 1 BDRM/1 BATH1BR,1BA$1.97

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South End, Tacoma, WA

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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 $1,300.

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

The cheapest apartment in South End is Indigo Apartments which is listed at $1,175, while the average apartment in South End costs $2,080.

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 37 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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