Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Upper Tacoma District Tacoma, WA from $625 (29 Rentals)

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property at 901 N M St
$1,395 - $1,475
1 Bedroom Rentals
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901 N M St

TacomaWA98403

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Sixth & Alder
$1,550 - $1,850

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Base Rent$1,550 - $1,850

Total Monthly Price$1,550 - $1,850
Studio Apartments Available Now

Sixth & Alder

3118 6th AveTacoma, WA 98406
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property at 621 N Lawrence St
$1,700

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Base Rent$1,700

Total Monthly Price$1,700
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
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621 N Lawrence St

TacomaWA98406

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Evergreen Manor
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Evergreen Manor

2011-2015 S 7th StTacoma, WA 98405
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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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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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Tamarack#
2 Bedroom Apartments

Tamarack#

702 S Oakes StTacoma, WA 98405
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Alberta
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Alberta

909 N M StTacoma, WA 98403

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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 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
Park Manor ApartmentsOne Bedroom Standard1BR,1BA$1,340
The Daynor ApartmentsSmall One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,375
Uptown 7 Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,399
634 S Steele Street1X11BR,1BA$1,495
Sixth & AlderStudio Plus Den AStudio,1BA$1,550
Allenmore BrownstonesAllenmore Brownstones - 2345...1BR,1BA$1,595

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Upper Tacoma District, WA

As of September 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Upper Tacoma District area is the $2.45 price per square foot Allenmore Brownstones - 2335... Model at Allenmore Brownstones in the in the South Tacoma neighborhood starting from $1,595. The second greatest value Upper Tacoma District apartment is the Studio Plus Den A Model at Sixth & Alder starting at $1,550 with a $3.04 price per square foot in the North End 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.
Allenmore BrownstonesAllenmore Brownstones - 2335...1BR,1BA$2.45
Sixth & AlderStudio Plus Den AStudio ,1BA$3.04
The Daynor ApartmentsSmall One Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.74
634 S Steele Street1X11BR,1BA$3.53
Uptown 7 Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$3.33
944 S Ridgewood Ave944 S Ridgewood AveStudio ,1BA$4.51
Park Manor ApartmentsOne Bedroom Standard1BR,1BA$3.33
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 $1,340 at Park Manor Apartments.

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