Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Sunset Beach Neighborhood of Tacoma, WA from $800 (10 Rentals)

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Valencia Apartments

2833 Grandview Dr WUniversity Place, WA 98466

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Cheapest Available Sunset Beach Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Sunset Beach area of Tacoma, WA is a 1 Bed unit found at Westside Estates priced from $991. Sunset Ridge Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,295. Here are the most affordable Sunset Beach apartments for rent in Tacoma, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Westside EstatesEvergreen1BR,1BA$991
Sunset Ridge Apartments1x1 Standard1BR,1BA$1,295
Flamingo ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,300

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sunset Beach, WA

As of January 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Sunset Beach area is the $1.08 price per square foot 4411 76th Ave W Model at 4411 76th Ave W, Unit 3 in the in the University Place neighborhood starting from $1,775. The second greatest value Sunset Beach apartment is the 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at Latitude 47 starting at $2,200 with a $1.73 price per square foot in the University Place neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Sunset Beach apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
4411 76th Ave W, Unit 34411 76th Ave W2BR,2BA$1.08
Latitude 472 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.73
SoundWest Townhomes2bed 1.5bath Townhouse2BR,1.5BA$1.67
Grandview Apartments2 Bedroom 2nd Floor2BR,2BA$1.69
Miramar Apartments2 BDRM 1 BA2BR,1BA$1.64
Park PlaceTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.81
Stonegate Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.77
Sunset View2x1 Renovated2BR,1BA$1.60
Alameda West Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.84
Ridgedale Apartments2 Bedroom Deluxe2BR,1BA$1.91

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Sunset Beach, Tacoma, WA

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Sunset Beach Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Sunset Beach?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Sunset Beach is under $1,525.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Sunset Beach?

The cheapest apartment in Sunset Beach is Westside Estates which is listed at $991, while the average apartment in Sunset Beach costs $2,566.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Sunset Beach?

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 33 regular apartments in Sunset Beach 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 Sunset Beach?

Cheap apartments in Sunset Beach have an average cost of $505 which is $2,061 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Sunset Beach.

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