Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Theatre District Tacoma, WA from $300 (111 Rentals)

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Vintage Apartments
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$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 - $1,310
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$875 - $1,135
Required Monthly Fees
$175
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$1,050 - $1,310
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Koz on MLK

824 Martin Luther King Junior WayTacoma, WA 98405
Student Housing
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The Grand on Broadway
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$1,289 - $2,250
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$1,204 - $2,165
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$85
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$1,289 - $2,250
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Grand on Broadway

252 BroadwayTacoma, WA 98402
Student Housing
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property at 16 N Broadway St

$1,295 - $2,825

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16 N Broadway St

TacomaWA98403
property at 1319 S 6th Ave

$1,350 - $1,500

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1319 S 6th Ave

TacomaWA98405

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The Orion Apartments
$1,375 - $2,051
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$1,350 - $2,026
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$25
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$1,375 - $2,051
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The Orion Apartments

29 St. Helens AveTacoma, WA 98402
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Aspire11
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$1,403 - $3,299
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$1,401 - $3,297
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Aspire11

1011 S 11th StTacoma, WA 98405
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Hanna Heights South
$1,419 - $3,766
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$1,343 - $3,690
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Hanna Heights South

1142 S Fawcett AveTacoma, WA 98402
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Chelsea Heights
$1,594 - $2,567
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$1,518 - $2,491
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Apr 20

Chelsea Heights

603 S J StTacoma, WA 98405
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Albers Mill Lofts
$1,631 - $2,071
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$1,555 - $1,995
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Albers Mill Lofts

1821 E Dock StTacoma, WA 98402
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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 1 Bed unit found at Bridgeview Apartments priced from $895. Edgecliff Apartments 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 Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$895
Edgecliff ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$995
Kensington and LauristonStudio - RenovatedStudio,1BA$995
Landmark CourtStudio BStudio,1BA$999
Pennington ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,000
Baycrest Apartments1 Bedroom - Classic1BR,1BA$1,000
Vintage Apartments0x1.FStudio,1BA$1,000
Koz on MarketStudio 2Studio,1BA$1,036
Koz on MLKStudio-M2Studio,1BA$1,050
Analog TacomaStudio, 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$1,138

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Theatre District, WA

As of April 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the Theatre District area is the $1.09 price per square foot 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at Victorian in the in the Theatre District neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value Theatre District apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Napoleon Apartment Homes starting at $2,435 with a $2.30 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.
Victorian2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,1BA$1.09
Napoleon Apartment Homes2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.30
Stillwater Apartments2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$2.26
Hanna Heights SouthSouth Tower A31BR,1BA$2.22
Miranda Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.68
Annobee Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.22
Baycrest Apartments1 Bedroom - Classic1BR,1BA$2.14
Bridgeview Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.95
Vintage Apartments0X1.CStudio ,1BA$2.39
Landmark CourtStudio BStudio ,1BA$2.50

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Theatre District, Tacoma, WA

Ranked #6

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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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 $1,138.

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

The cheapest apartment in Theatre District is Bridgeview Apartments which is listed at $895, while the average apartment in Theatre District costs $3,466.

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.

Expert Rental Resources

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