Cheap Apartments for Rent near University Pl, WA from $1,000 (47 Rentals)

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The Duo
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$1,601 - $2,964
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The Duo

4201 Bridgeport Way WUniversity Place, WA 98466
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Hawaiian Village North
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Hawaiian Village North

40 Thunderbird Pky SWLakewood, WA 98498
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Valencia Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Valencia Apartments

2833 Grandview Dr WUniversity Place, WA 98466
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Fir Park Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Fir Park Apartments

7502-7518 41st St Ct WUniversity Place, WA 98466

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Harbor Oaks
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Harbor Oaks

97 Byrd DrSteilacoom, WA 98388
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Cascade Terrace
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cascade Terrace

2401-2411 Cascade Pl WUniversity Place, WA 98466
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MOD 83
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

MOD 83

8022 83rd Ave SWLakewood, WA 98498
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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

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University Pl, WA Local Guide

Cheapest Available University Pl Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in University Pl, WA is a 1 Bed unit found at Westwood Apartments in the Lake City neighborhood priced from $1,225. Morningtree Park in the Lake City neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,275. Here is today’s list of the most affordable University Pl apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Westwood ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1,225
Morningtree Park1B 1B Small1BR,1BA$1,275
Boulder Park1x11BR,1BA$1,325
Fir Park Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,345
Narrows Ridge ApartmentsOne bedroom with W/D1BR,1BA$1,349
Latitude 47StudioStudio,1BA$1,375
Fort Steilacoom Apartments2 bedroom2BR,1BA$1,390
Villager Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,495
Marketplace Flats ApartmentsStudio DeluxeStudio,1BA$1,550
Oak Terrace1x1 Aspen Reno No W/D1BR,1BA$1,575

Best Value Apartments for Rent in University Pl, WA and Nearby

As of July 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the University Pl area is the $1.91 price per square foot 3x2 Model at Boulder Park in the in the University Place neighborhood starting from $2,100. The second greatest value University Pl apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Alameda West Apartments starting at $1,850 with a $1.82 price per square foot in the South Tacoma neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for University Pl apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Boulder Park3x23BR,2BA$1.91
Alameda West Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.82
Harbor Oaks2 Beds 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.94
Hidden Hills ApartmentsBlue Spruce2BR,1BA$1.97
Brighton PlaceLaurel1BR,1BA$2.00
Villager Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.87
MOD 831 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.08
Fort Steilacoom Apartments2 bedroom2BR,1BA$1.83
Fir Park Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.05
Westwood ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1.88

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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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap University Pl Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in University Pl?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in University Pl is at Latitude 47 listed at $1,375.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom University Pl Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom University Pl Apartment is $1,225 at Westwood Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom University Pl Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in University Pl is starting from $1,390 at Fort Steilacoom Apartments.

What is the most affordable University Pl Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap University Pl Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Hidden Hills Apartments and starts from $1,916.

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