Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Upper Tacoma District Tacoma, WA from $700 (14 Rentals)

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4004 S 12th St

TacomaWA98405

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Evergreen Manor
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
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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 White House priced from $1,100. The Anderson Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,195. Here are the most affordable Upper Tacoma District apartments for rent in Tacoma, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The White HouseStudioStudio,1BA$1,100
The Anderson ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,195
UnionaireStudio R1BR,1BA$1,199
Park Manor ApartmentsOne Bedroom Deluxe1BR,1BA$1,245
The Daynor ApartmentsSmall One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,550

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Upper Tacoma District, WA

As of July 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Upper Tacoma District area is the $2.47 price per square foot One Bedroom Deluxe Model at Park Manor Apartments in the in the Theatre District neighborhood starting from $1,245. The second greatest value Upper Tacoma District apartment is the Small One Bedroom Model at The Daynor Apartments starting at $1,550 with a $3.09 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.
Park Manor ApartmentsOne Bedroom Deluxe1BR,1BA$2.47
The Daynor ApartmentsSmall One Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.09
UnionaireStudio RStudio ,1BA$2.83
944 S Ridgewood Ave, Unit 1944 S Ridgewood AveStudio ,1BA$4.76
The Anderson ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$3.27
The White HouseStudioStudio ,1BA$3.14

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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 White House listed at $1,100.

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 $1,199 at Unionaire.

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 $1,699 at Unionaire.

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