3544 S Asotin St
TacomaWA98418
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Tacoma Neighborhood of Tacoma, WA from $500 (16 Rentals)
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$1,095 - $1,595
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$895 - $1,395
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Thea Apartments
7414 S Hosmer StTacoma, WA 98408
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$1,095 - $1,740Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
AV Lofts
1942 Fawcett AveTacoma, WA 98402
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$1,095 - $1,195
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El Popo
3228 S Union AveTacoma, WA 98409
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$1,099 - $1,5511 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Vintage at Tacoma
4023 S Lawrence StTacoma, WA 98409
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2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments
Orchard Heights Apartments
4901 S 56th StTacoma, WA 98409
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1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments
Oak Trace Apartments
7419 S Verde StTacoma, WA 98409
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments
Manitou Park
4215 S 66th StTacoma, WA 98409
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments
Bay Terrace
2500 G StTacoma, WA 98405
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Studio Apartments
White Rock Apartments
5416 S M StTacoma, WA 98408
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1 Bedroom Apartments
Fairway Heights Apartments
6201 Lakewood DrUniversity Place, WA 98467
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Fairway View
6611 Lakewood Dr WUniversity Place, WA 98467
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Fircrest Wellington Apartments
1303 Mar Vista DrFircrest, WA 98466
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Bergerson Terrace
5301 Orchard St WUniversity Place, WA 98467
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Meadows Apartments
7702 Custer Rd WLakewood, WA 98499
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments
Villaire Apartments
7619 Burgess St WLakewood, WA 98499
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South Tacoma, Tacoma, WA Local Guide
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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 | $1,305 | $1,095 | $2,680 |
| South Tacoma 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,773 | $1,095 | $2,991 |
| South Tacoma 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,126 | $1,195 | $2,775 |
| South Tacoma 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,762 | $1,779 | $5,596 |
| South Tacoma 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,540 | $1,976 | $2,995 |
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Cheapest Available South Tacoma Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Tacoma area of Tacoma, WA is a Studio unit found at AV Lofts priced from $1,095. Thea Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,095. Here are the most affordable South Tacoma apartments for rent in Tacoma, WA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| AV Lofts | Studio C | Studio,1BA | $1,095 |
| Thea Apartments | Studio (M) | Studio,1BA | $1,095 |
| Vintage at Tacoma | One Bedroom | Age 55+ | 1BR,1BA | $1,099 |
| Ellis Apartments | Studio - 287 sqft | Studio,1BA | $1,160 |
| Sundance Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,225 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Tacoma, WA
As of January 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Tacoma area is the $1.51 price per square foot 2 Beds, 1.5 baths Model at City View Townhomes in the in the New Tacoma neighborhood starting from $2,395. The second greatest value South Tacoma apartment is the 3/3.50 Model at Warner II starting at $2,250 with a $1.63 price per square foot in the Madrona neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Tacoma apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| City View Townhomes | 2 Beds, 1.5 baths | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.51 |
| Warner II | 3/3.50 | 3BR,3.5BA | $1.63 |
| Garden Villa Apartments | One Bedroom with Den | 1BR,1BA | $1.53 |
| Scenic Pines Apartments | Ponderosa | 3BR,2BA | $1.66 |
| Mullen Cove Apartments | 2BD/1BA - 1,070 SQ FT | 2BR,1BA | $1.49 |
| The Verandas Apartment Homes | 2 Bed 1.5 Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.65 |
| Stonegate Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.77 |
| Merrill Creek | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.84 |
| Valley Vista | 2 BED 1 BATH | 2BR,1BA | $1.56 |
| Christine Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.80 |
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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 $1,295.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Tacoma?
The cheapest apartment in South Tacoma is Vintage at Tacoma which is listed at $1,099, while the average apartment in South Tacoma costs $2,850.
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 29 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 $449 which is $2,401 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Tacoma.
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Written by: Bob Mallory
Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.
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