
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the South Tacoma Neighborhood of Tacoma, WA from $1,095 (75 Rentals)


1953 S I St, Unit 9

4819 1/2-6645 1/2 S Fife St

El Popo

3734 S M St

3218 S Monroe St, Unit 1x1

The Monroe

The Lookout

Warner Park Apartments

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3318 S Chandler St

Rainier Gardens Apartments

Alder Court Apartments

Trellis on Orchard

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Lodge at Madrona Ridge

Cedar Court Apartments

4319 S Alder

Cheyenne Place

616 S 34th St

Thea Apartments
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3519 S 56th St, Unit A, Unit A

Garden Villa Apartments

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Westmall Terrace Apartments

Tudor Village at the Mall

Jefferson Yards Apartments

Fircrest Gardens Apartments

Park Green Apartments

Cedar Place

6617 S Monroe St
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Orchard Terrace

1910 S G St, Unit Studio Apartment Downtown Tacoma, Unit Studio Apartment Downtown Tacoma

1116 S 27th St, Unit #D201

5309 S Fife St

AV Lofts

1925 S I St, Unit B103

Oak Trace Apartments

Manitou Park

1520 S 56th St

7630 S Yakima Ave
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Bay Terrace

TNC Apartments

4312 S Puget Sound Ave

4013 S Puget Sound Ave

Bryn Mar Village

2616 S 74th St

Scenic Pines Apartments

Los Altos Apartments

Canary Apartments

1953 S I St
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Tacoma?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Tacoma Studio Apartments | $1,342 | $1,070 | $2,699 |
South Tacoma 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,702 | $1,095 | $2,916 |
| South Tacoma 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,051 | $1,245 | $2,750 |
| South Tacoma 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,734 | $1,779 | $6,044 |
| South Tacoma 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,413 | $1,976 | $2,850 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Tacoma Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in South Tacoma?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South Tacoma is under $1,281.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Tacoma?
The cheapest apartment in South Tacoma is Bryn Mar Village which is listed at $1,200, while the average apartment in South Tacoma costs $2,413.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in South 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 15 regular apartments in South 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 South Tacoma?
Cheap apartments in South Tacoma have an average cost of $462 which is $1,951 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Tacoma.
Expert Rental Resources
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Expert Solutions for Creating the Perfect Work-From-Home Apartment Layouts
Written by: Lauren Harrington
This article is based on first-hand experience managing apartment communities and helping renters adapt to their spaces after moving in.

What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much
Written by: Lauren Harrington
This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

Maximizing Your Refund: Essential Tax Tips for Renters
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Other than tax professionals, I can’t think of anyone who looks forward to tax season. For everybody else, April is a stressful month to collect information and meet deadlines.

18 Must-Ask Rental Tour Questions That Reveal the Truth about a Property
Written by: Lauren Harrington
Renting your next home can feel thrilling and overwhelming at the same time.