Cheap Homes for Rent in University Place Neighborhood of Tacoma, WA from $1,800 (8 Rentals)

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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. Scenic Pines Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,293. Here are the most affordable University Place apartments for rent in Tacoma, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sundance ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,195
Scenic Pines ApartmentsSugar Pine1BR,1BA$1,293
Sunset Ridge Apartments1x1 Standard1BR,1BA$1,295

Best Value Apartments for Rent in University Place, WA

As of June 07, 2025 the best value apartment in the University Place area is the $1.66 price per square foot 3 Bed 2 Bath Model at Merrill Creek in the in the Lake City neighborhood starting from $1,996. The second greatest value University Place apartment is the 2bed 1.5bath Townhouse Model at SoundWest Townhomes starting at $1,795 with a $1.50 price per square foot in the University Place 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.
Merrill Creek3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.66
SoundWest Townhomes2bed 1.5bath Townhouse2BR,1.5BA$1.50
Cascade Terrace2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$1.70
Alameda West Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.84
Orchard TerraceTwo Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.78
Hillside Glen Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.64
Chambers Pointe Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath Standard2BR,1BA$1.91
Latitude 47StudioStudio ,1BA$1.71
Trellis on OrchardOne Bedroom Deluxe1BR,1BA$1.94
Sundance ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.99

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Frequently Asked Questions about University Place

What type of rentals are currently available in University Place?

There are currently 206 Apartments for Rent in University Place, WA with pricing that ranges from $850 to $4,135. There are also 16 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in University Place ranging from $1,895 to $3,799.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in University Place?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in University Place ranges from $1,895 to $3,799 with an average monthly rent of $2,488.

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