Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Theatre District Tacoma, WA from $300 (29 Rentals)

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Kensington and Lauriston
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$995 - $1,370
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$845 - $1,220
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$150

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$995 - $1,370
Studio Apartments Available Now

Kensington and Lauriston

247 Tacoma Ave STacoma, WA 98402
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Vintage Apartments
Rent Specials
$1,000 - $1,275
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$880 - $1,155
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$120

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$1,000 - $1,275
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Vintage Apartments

518 S 7th StTacoma, WA 98402
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Koz on MLK
$1,050 - $1,575
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$875 - $1,400
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$175

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$1,050 - $1,575
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Koz on MLK

824 Martin Luther King Junior WayTacoma, WA 98405
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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
Senior Living
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Webster Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Webster Apartments

623-629 Saint Helens AveTacoma, WA 98402
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The Winthrop
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Winthrop

776 BroadwayTacoma, WA 98402
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The Carlton
Studio to 2 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
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Evergreen Manor

2011-2015 S 7th StTacoma, WA 98405
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604 Sheridan
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

604 Sheridan

604 S Sheridan AveTacoma, WA 98405
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Landmark Court
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Landmark Court

818 S 11th StTacoma, WA 98405
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New Orleans
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

New Orleans

212 N G StTacoma, WA 98403
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Hillside View
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hillside View

1601 S G StTacoma, WA 98405
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Lauriston Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Lauriston Apartments

235 Tacoma Ave STacoma, WA 98402
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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 Bridgeview Apartments priced from $795. Kensington and Lauriston has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $995. Here are the most affordable Theatre District apartments for rent in Tacoma, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Bridgeview Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$795
Kensington and LauristonKensington/LauristonStudio,1BA$995
Vintage Apartments1x1.A1BR,1BA$1,000
Pennington ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,000
MoraineStudio - Income RestrictionStudio,1BA$1,049
Koz on MLKStudio-M2Studio,1BA$1,050
New OrleansStudioStudio,1BA$1,095
The Ambassador ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,150
Analog TacomaStudio, 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$1,159
Ellis ApartmentsStudio - 287 sqftStudio,1BA$1,160

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Theatre District, WA

As of February 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Theatre District area is the $1.45 price per square foot 3BR/1.0BA Model at Drexel Stadium - Miranda 13-Plex in the in the Theatre District neighborhood starting from $1,595. The second greatest value Theatre District apartment is the 2X1 Large Model at Vista Palms starting at $2,295 with a $2.13 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.
Drexel Stadium - Miranda 13-Plex3BR/1.0BA3BR,1BA$1.45
Vista Palms2X1 Large2BR,1BA$2.13
Hanna Heights NorthNorth Tower A41BR,1BA$2.05
Chelsea Heights1x1 C1BR,1BA$2.12
Hanna Heights SouthSouth Tower A31BR,1BA$2.14
1319 N 4th St, Unit #11319 N 4th St1BR,1BA$2.20
Wright Park Apartments1 bed1BR,1BA$2.15
620 6th Ave, Unit 1620 6th Ave1BR,1BA$2.04
Annobee Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.22
Pennington ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.11

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Theatre District, Tacoma, WA

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

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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 $1,160.

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

The cheapest apartment in Theatre District is Bridgeview Apartments which is listed at $995, while the average apartment in Theatre District costs $3,396.

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 32 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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