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

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Theatre District, Tacoma, WA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Theatre District?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theatre District Studio Apartments | $1,382 | $564 | $2,515 |
| Theatre District 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,804 | $785 | $2,955 |
| Theatre District 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,320 | $1,295 | $3,682 |
| Theatre District 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,829 | $1,779 | $3,523 |
| Theatre District 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,650 | $2,650 | $2,650 |
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Cheapest Available Theatre District Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Theatre District area of Tacoma, WA is a 1 Bed unit found at Tahoma Place priced from $785. Kensington and Lauriston has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $950. Here are the most affordable Theatre District apartments for rent in Tacoma, WA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tahoma Place | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $785 |
| Kensington and Lauriston | Kensington/Lauriston | Studio,1BA | $950 |
| Landmark Court | Studio A | Studio,1BA | $995 |
| Vintage Apartments | 0x1.D | Studio,1BA | $1,000 |
| Annobee Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,075 |
| Adams Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,075 |
| Park Tower Apartments | Harborside | Studio,1BA | $1,095 |
| The Olympic Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,100 |
| Koz on MLK | Studio-S | Studio,1BA | $1,100 |
| Pennington Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,100 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Theatre District, WA
As of November 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Theatre District area is the $1.41 price per square foot 3 Bed 2 Bath Model at The Legacy Associates in the in the Theatre District neighborhood starting from $2,100. The second greatest value Theatre District apartment is the 2x2 A Model at Chelsea Heights starting at $2,256 with a $2.03 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Legacy Associates | 3 Bed 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.41 |
| Chelsea Heights | 2x2 A | 2BR,2BA | $2.03 |
| Dorothy Height Apartments | Three Bed Two Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.50 |
| Bayside Gardens | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.03 |
| Hanna Heights South | South Tower A3 | 1BR,1BA | $2.05 |
| Kingston Manor | TWO BEDROOM | 2BR,1BA | $1.70 |
| 604 Sheridan | 1x1 423 sq ft. | 1BR,1BA | $1.77 |
| Annobee Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.83 |
| Edgecliff Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.17 |
| Tahoma Place | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.72 |
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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 $1,100.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Theatre District?
The cheapest apartment in Theatre District is Tahoma Place which is listed at $785, while the average apartment in Theatre District costs $3,086.
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 22 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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