Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Upper Tacoma District Tacoma, WA from $1,000 (32 Rentals)

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Sixth & Alder
$1,475 - $2,805
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$1,475 - $2,805
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 9

Sixth & Alder

3118 6th AveTacoma, WA 98406
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944 S Ridgewood Ave
$1,850
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944 S Ridgewood Ave

944 S Ridgewood 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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TNC Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

TNC Apartments

1919 S Tyler StTacoma, WA 98405

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Life Manor
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Life Manor

1609 S Union AveTacoma, WA 98405
Senior Living
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The White House
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The White House

1202 N 7th StTacoma, WA 98403

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Alberta
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Alberta

909 N M StTacoma, WA 98403
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Unionaire
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Unionaire

1902 S Union AveTacoma, WA 98405
property at 516 N K St

$1,990

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516 N K St

TacomaWA98403

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Upper Tacoma District, Tacoma, WA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Upper Tacoma District Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Upper Tacoma District area of Tacoma, WA is a Studio unit found at The Anderson Apartments priced from $1,195. Park Manor Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,340. Here are the most affordable Upper Tacoma District apartments for rent in Tacoma, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Anderson ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,195
Park Manor ApartmentsOne Bedroom Standard1BR,1BA$1,340
The White House1 BR | 1 BA1BR,1BA$1,395
Talisman Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,470

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Upper Tacoma District, WA

As of June 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the Upper Tacoma District area is the $2.56 price per square foot 1x1 Model at Talisman Apartments in the in the Theatre District neighborhood starting from $1,470. The second greatest value Upper Tacoma District apartment is the 1 BR | 1 BA Model at The White House starting at $1,395 with a $2.54 price per square foot in the Theatre District neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Upper Tacoma District apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Talisman Apartments1x11BR,1BA$2.56
The White House1 BR | 1 BA1BR,1BA$2.54
944 S Ridgewood Ave944 S Ridgewood AveStudio ,1BA$4.51
Park Manor ApartmentsOne Bedroom Standard1BR,1BA$3.33
The Anderson ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$3.27

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Upper Tacoma District Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Upper Tacoma District?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Upper Tacoma District is at The Anderson Apartments listed at $1,195.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Upper Tacoma District Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Upper Tacoma District Apartment is $1,340 at Park Manor Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Upper Tacoma District Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Upper Tacoma District is starting from $1,950 at Talisman Apartments.

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