Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Theatre District Tacoma, WA from $300 (30 Rentals)

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Harbor View Manor
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Harbor View Manor

919 S Fawcett AveTacoma, WA 98402
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Mercy Rosa Franklin Place
1 Bedroom Apartments

Mercy Rosa Franklin Place

802 Martin Luther King Jr. WayTacoma, WA 98405
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Dorothy Height
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Dorothy Height

402 BroadwayTacoma, WA 98402
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Webster Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Webster Apartments

623-629 Saint Helens AveTacoma, WA 98402
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Bridgeview Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bridgeview Apartments

1121 S I StTacoma, WA 98405
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Baycrest Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Baycrest Apartments

501 S 7th StTacoma, WA 98402
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The Carlton
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Carlton

615 S 7th AveTacoma, WA 98405
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Granada Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Granada Apartments

1224 S Yakima AveTacoma, WA 98405

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Evergreen Manor
1 Bedroom Apartments

Evergreen Manor

2011-2015 S 7th StTacoma, WA 98405
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The Winthrop
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Winthrop

776 BroadwayTacoma, WA 98402
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Lauriston Apartments
Studio Apartments

Lauriston Apartments

235 Tacoma Ave STacoma, WA 98402
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Hillside View
2 Bedroom Apartments

Hillside View

1601 S G StTacoma, WA 98405
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The White House
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The White House

1202 N 7th StTacoma, WA 98403

Theatre District, Tacoma, WA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Theatre District Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Theatre District area of Tacoma, WA is a Studio unit found at Landmark Court Apartments priced from $995. Koz on MLK has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,000. Here are the most affordable Theatre District apartments for rent in Tacoma, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Landmark Court ApartmentsStudio AStudio,1BA$995
Koz on MLKStudio-SStudio,1BA$1,000
Annobee Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,075
Edgecliff ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,095
Park Tower ApartmentsHarborsideStudio,1BA$1,100
Kensington and LauristonKensington/LauristonStudio,1BA$1,100
Vintage Apartments1x1.B1BR,1BA$1,125
Koz on MarketStudio 7Studio,1BA$1,150
The Grove1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,195
810 Yakima0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,197

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Theatre District, WA

As of June 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Theatre District area is the $1.64 price per square foot South Tower C1 Townhouse Model at Hanna Heights South in the in the Theatre District neighborhood starting from $2,999. The second greatest value Theatre District apartment is the Cary Grant Model at Walker Apartments starting at $1,650 with a $1.98 price per square foot in the Theatre District neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Theatre District apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Hanna Heights SouthSouth Tower C1 Townhouse3BR,2BA$1.64
Walker ApartmentsCary Grant1BR,1BA$1.98
Bay Ridge Apartments2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath - Standard2BR,1.5BA$2.26
The Stadium ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.28
604 Sheridan1x1 423 sq ft.1BR,1BA$1.93
440 ST HELENS AVE440 ST HELENS AVE1BR,1BA$2.04
1502 S M St, Unit B1502 S M St1BR,1BA$2.27
The Grove1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.99
Annobee Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.86
Park Tower ApartmentsHarborsideStudio ,1BA$2.00

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Theatre District, Tacoma, WA

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Washington including Theatre District, Tacoma, and the greater Tacoma area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, features that make it easier to raise kids, raising pets, 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 Theatre District Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Theatre District?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Theatre District is under $1,197.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Theatre District?

The cheapest apartment in Theatre District is Annobee Apartments which is listed at $1,075, while the average apartment in Theatre District costs $3,001.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Theatre District?

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 25 regular apartments in Theatre District that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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