Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University Place Neighborhood of Tacoma, WA from $800 (23 Rentals)

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Fairway View
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Fairway View

6611 Lakewood Dr WUniversity Place, WA 98467
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Bergerson Terrace
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Bergerson Terrace

5301 Orchard St WUniversity Place, WA 98467
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Boulder Park
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Boulder Park

7523 44th St WUniversity Place, WA 98466
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Valencia Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Valencia Apartments

2833 Grandview Dr WUniversity Place, WA 98466

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Hidden Hills Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Hidden Hills Apartments

3313 72nd Ct WUniversity Place, WA 98466
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Alpine Vistas
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Alpine Vistas

2422 70th Ave WUniversity Place, WA 98466

University Place, Tacoma, WA Local Guide

Cheapest Available University Place Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the University Place area of Tacoma, WA is a 1 Bed unit found at Sundance Apartments priced from $1,195. 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 University Place apartments for rent in Tacoma, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sundance ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,195
Sunset Ridge Apartments1x1 Standard1BR,1BA$1,295
Trellis on OrchardOne Bedroom Deluxe1BR,1BA$1,340
Narrows Ridge ApartmentsOne bedroom with W/D1BR,1BA$1,350
Latitude 47StudioStudio,1BA$1,350

Best Value Apartments for Rent in University Place, WA

As of June 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the University Place area is the $1.50 price per square foot 2bed 1.5bath Townhouse Model at SoundWest Townhomes in the in the University Place neighborhood starting from $1,795. The second greatest value University Place apartment is the 2BR/1BA Model at Cascade Terrace starting at $1,700 with a $1.70 price per square foot in the West End neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for University Place apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
SoundWest Townhomes2bed 1.5bath Townhouse2BR,1.5BA$1.50
Cascade Terrace2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$1.70
Alameda West Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.84
Hillside Glen Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.64
Olympic Terrace9602BR,2BA$1.88
Chambers Pointe Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath Standard2BR,1BA$1.91
Hiddenvale2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.98
Latitude 47StudioStudio ,1BA$1.71
The Verandas Apartment Homes1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.93
Trellis on OrchardOne Bedroom Deluxe1BR,1BA$1.94

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
University Place, Tacoma, WA

Ranked #9

Among neighborhoods in Tacoma, WA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com is happy to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Tacoma, Washington. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and other valuable search options. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap University Place Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in University Place?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in University Place is at Latitude 47 listed at $1,350.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom University Place Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom University Place Apartment is $1,195 at Sundance Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom University Place Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in University Place is starting from $1,445 at Sundance Apartments.

What is the most affordable University Place Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap University Place Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Boulders at Puget Sound and starts from $2,485.

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