Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Upper Tacoma District Tacoma, WA from $1,000 (36 Rentals)

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property at 802 S 8th St

$1,349 - $1,399

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802 S 8th St

TacomaWA98405
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Sixth & Alder
$1,600 - $2,695
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$1,600 - $2,695

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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Apr 11

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
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Trafton Vue42
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Trafton Vue42

640 N Trafton 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 Anderson Apartments priced from $1,195. Tamarack Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,331. 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
Tamarack Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,331
Park Manor ApartmentsOne Bedroom Standard1BR,1BA$1,340
The White House1 BR | 1 BA1BR,1BA$1,395
Unionaire1x1 R1BR,1BA$1,595
Allenmore BrownstonesAllenmore Brownstones - 2355...2BR,2BA$2,075

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Upper Tacoma District, WA

As of April 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Upper Tacoma District area is the $1.78 price per square foot Allenmore Brownstones - 2345... Model at Allenmore Brownstones in the in the South Tacoma neighborhood starting from $2,225. The second greatest value Upper Tacoma District apartment is the 2BR/1.0BA Model at Tamarack Apartments starting at $1,331 with a $1.86 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 - 2345...2BR,2.5BA$1.78
Tamarack Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.86
Unionaire1x1 R1BR,1BA$2.50
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 $1,331 at Tamarack Apartments.

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