Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West End Neighborhood of Tacoma, WA from $830 (64 Rentals)

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property at 403 CONTRA COSTA AVE
$1,000

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3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent
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403 CONTRA COSTA AVE

TacomaWA98466
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TNC Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

TNC Apartments

1919 S Tyler StTacoma, WA 98405
property at 1626 Huson Dr
$950 - $1,200
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1626 Huson Dr

TacomaWA98405
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Parkhurst Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Parkhurst Apartments

5202 S 12th StTacoma, WA 98465
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Highland Crest
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Highland Crest

729 S Vassault StTacoma, WA 98465
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Redwood Park
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Redwood Park

3015 N Pearl StTacoma, WA 98407
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North Highland Court
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

North Highland Court

3015 N Highland StTacoma, WA 98407
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Northpoint Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Northpoint Apartments

3815 N Pearl StTacoma, WA 98407
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Gage On Sixth
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Gage On Sixth

601 S Shirley StTacoma, WA 98406
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Camden Terrace
2 Bedroom Apartments

Camden Terrace

6208-6212 N 26th StTacoma, WA 98407

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West End, Tacoma, WA Local Guide

Cheapest Available West End Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the West End area of Tacoma, WA is a 1 Bed unit found at Westside Estates priced from $1,019. Miramar Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,299. Here are the most affordable West End apartments for rent in Tacoma, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Westside EstatesEvergreen1BR, 1BA$1,019
Miramar Apartments0 BDRM 1 BAStudio, 1BA$1,299
Flamingo ApartmentsStudioStudio, 1BA$1,325
Highland Court ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR, 1BA$1,340
Narrows Ridge ApartmentsOne bedroom with W/D1BR, 1BA$1,349
Tanara Villa1 Bedroom - Fully Renovated1BR, 1BA$1,395
Spanish Hills ApartmentsMASSIVE PROMO! 6 Weeks Free Rent on $1410 Apt...1BR, 1BA$1,410
Kon tiki2/12BR, 1BA$1,425
601 Jackson ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR, 1BA$1,575
Narrows PointeA2BR, 1BA$1,595

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West End, WA

As of September 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the West End area is the $1.90 price per square foot Water’s Edge Townhomes – Luxury Townhomes for R... Model at Water's Edge Townhomes in the West End neighborhood starting from $2,850. The second greatest value West End apartment is the 2 Bedroom 2nd Floor Model at Grandview Apartments in the West End neighborhood starting at $1,999 with a $1.74 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for West End apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Water's Edge TownhomesWater’s Edge Townhomes – Luxury Townhomes for R...2BR, 2.5BA$1.90
Grandview Apartments2 Bedroom 2nd Floor2BR, 2BA$1.74
Olympic View2x12BR, 1BA$1.70
Redwood Park2 bedroom2BR, 1BA$1.87
Narrows PointeA2BR, 1BA$2.00
601 Jackson ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR, 1BA$2.05
The Landing at North 26th2 Bed / 1 Bath2BR, 1BA$2.17
Miramar Apartments0 BDRM 1 BAStudio, 1BA$1.90
Westside EstatesAlder1BR, 1BA$2.20
Narrows Ridge ApartmentsOne bedroom with W/D1BR, 1BA$2.20

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team is happy to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Washington and customized analysis for Central Tacoma, WA. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, places to raise kids, proximity to transit, walking, and biking. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West End Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in West End?

The cheapest apartment in West End is Westside Estates which is listed at $1,019, while the average apartment in West End costs $1,928.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in West End?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 48 regular apartments in West End that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in West End?

Cheap apartments in West End have an average cost of $759 which is $1,169 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West End.

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