Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Upper Tacoma District Tacoma, WA from $1,000 (31 Rentals)

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Sixth & Alder
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$1,650 - $2,025
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$1,650 - $2,025
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$1,650 - $2,025
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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
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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

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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 1 Bed unit found at Park Manor Apartments priced from $1,340. The White House has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,395. Here are the most affordable Upper Tacoma District apartments for rent in Tacoma, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Park Manor ApartmentsOne Bedroom Standard1BR,1BA$1,340
The White House1 BR | 1 BA1BR,1BA$1,395
The Anderson Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath Standard1BR,1BA$1,495
Allenmore BrownstonesAllenmore Brownstones - 2355...1BR,1BA$1,645
Sixth & AlderStudio Plus Den AStudio,1BA$1,650
Bay Ridge Apartments2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath - Standard2BR,1BA$1,810

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Upper Tacoma District, WA

As of July 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Upper Tacoma District area is the $2.34 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath - Standard Model at Bay Ridge Apartments in the in the Theatre District neighborhood starting from $1,810. The second greatest value Upper Tacoma District apartment is the Allenmore Brownstones - 2355... Model at Allenmore Brownstones starting at $1,645 with a $2.41 price per square foot in the South Tacoma 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.
Bay Ridge Apartments2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath - Standard2BR,1.5BA$2.34
Allenmore BrownstonesAllenmore Brownstones - 2355...1BR,1BA$2.41
The Anderson Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath Standard1BR,1BA$2.65
The White House1 BR | 1 BA1BR,1BA$2.54
Sixth & AlderStudio Plus Den AStudio ,1BA$3.24
944 S Ridgewood Ave944 S Ridgewood AveStudio ,1BA$4.51
Park Manor ApartmentsOne Bedroom Standard1BR,1BA$3.33

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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 Sixth & Alder listed at $1,650.

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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