Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West End Neighborhood of Tacoma, WA from $800 (64 Rentals)

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1029 S Jackson Ave

TacomaWA98465

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TNC Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

TNC Apartments

1919 S Tyler StTacoma, WA 98405
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Kon tiki
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Kon tiki

5013 6th AveTacoma, WA 98406
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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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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 $1,049. Spanish Hills Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,330. Here are the most affordable West End apartments for rent in Tacoma, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Westside EstatesEvergreen1BR,1BA$1,049
Spanish Hills ApartmentsSPECIAL PRICING!1BR,1BA$1,330
Highland Court ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,330
Tanara Villa1 Bedroom - Fully Renovated Deluxe1BR,1BA$1,395
Narrows Ridge ApartmentsOne bedroom with W/D1BR,1BA$1,440
Olympic View1x11BR,1BA$1,475
Boulders at Puget SoundClark1BR,1BA$1,572
601 Jackson ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$1,575
Northpoint Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath_A1BR,1BA$1,590
Miramar Apartments2 BDRM 1 BA2BR,1BA$1,599

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West End, WA

As of June 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the West End area is the $2.24 price per square foot A Model at 3732 N Stevens St in the in the West End neighborhood starting from $3,800. The second greatest value West End apartment is the 7214 6th Ave Model at 7214 6th Ave, Unit A starting at $1,715 with a $1.43 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.
3732 N Stevens StA3BR,2BA$2.24
7214 6th Ave, Unit A7214 6th Ave2BR,2BA$1.43
Miramar Apartments2 BDRM 1 BA2BR,1BA$1.45
7302 6th Ave, Unit A7302 6th Ave2BR,1BA$1.91
Olympic View1x11BR,1BA$1.84
601 Jackson ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$2.05
Carriage HouseOne Bedroom One Bath (Plan A)1BR,1BA$2.34
Spanish Hills ApartmentsCOME HOME TO HAPPINESS!1BR,1BA$2.34
Narrows Ridge ApartmentsOne bedroom with W/D1BR,1BA$2.35
Westside EstatesEvergreen1BR,1BA$2.19

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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 $1,049, while the average apartment in West End costs $2,510.

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 30 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 $673 which is $1,837 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West End.

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