Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West End Neighborhood of Tacoma, WA from $800 (61 Rentals)

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TNC Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

TNC Apartments

1919 S Tyler StTacoma, WA 98405

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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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Gage On Sixth
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Gage On Sixth

601 S Shirley StTacoma, WA 98406

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Northpoint Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Northpoint Apartments

3815 N Pearl StTacoma, WA 98407
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Camden Terrace
2 Bedroom Apartments

Camden Terrace

6208-6212 N 26th StTacoma, WA 98407

Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

Thinking about getting a co-signer for your rental application? We break down what a co-signer is, the potential benefits, and the serious risks for both parties. Find out if it's the right choice for you.

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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. Community Terrace has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,195. Here are the most affordable West End apartments for rent in Tacoma, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Westside EstatesEvergreen1BR,1BA$1,019
Community Terrace1/1.001BR,1BA$1,195
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 ApartmentsCOME HOME TO HAPPINESS!1BR,1BA$1,410
Kon tiki2/12BR,1BA$1,425

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West End, WA

As of August 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the West End area is the $1.78 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 3rd Floor Model at Grandview Apartments in the in the West End neighborhood starting from $2,049. The second greatest value West End apartment is the 2x1 Model at Olympic View starting at $1,705 with a $1.71 price per square foot in the West End neighborhood. 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.
Grandview Apartments2 Bedroom 3rd Floor2BR,2BA$1.78
Olympic View2x12BR,1BA$1.71
The LookoutWillow2BR,2BA$1.81
1207 S Monroe St, Unit C1207 S Monroe St2BR,1BA$1.68
601 Jackson ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$2.05
Miramar Apartments0 BDRM 1 BAStudio ,1BA$1.90
Trellis Pointe ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.20
Westside EstatesAlder1BR,1BA$2.20
Narrows Ridge ApartmentsOne bedroom with W/D1BR,1BA$2.20
Community Terrace1/1.001BR,1BA$2.17

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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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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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 a cheap apartment in West End?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in West End is under $1,425.

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 $1,922.

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 36 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 $717 which is $1,205 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West End.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

Written by: Robin Stewart

The idea of affordable housing can be subjective. Every individual is in a different place financially and vocationally. What one may easily afford could be a struggle for someone else.

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First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently

Written by: Robin Stewart

Hindsight is 20/20. Live and Learn. With age comes wisdom. We’re familiar with all those expressions, and all of them apply to lessons first-time renters learn.

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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

Written by: Robin Stewart

Insurance seems to be a part of life. In some states, having insurance is the law, as is the case for automobile insurance. Renters are no exception.

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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

Written by: Robin Stewart

There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.