
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Meadow Park Neighborhood of University Place, WA from $515 (42 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Meadow Park area of University Place.


Sunset Ridge Apartments

Hiddenvale

Valley View

Park Place Apartments

Boardwalk at University Place Apartments

5017 S Orchard St

4905 S Orchard St
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Fairway Heights Apartments

Fairway View

Meadow Park Garden Court

Park West

Bergerson Terrace

Grand Ridge

5205 66th St W
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Meadow Creek Apartments

Trellis on Orchard Apartments

5025 S Orchard St

5001 S Orchard St

7710 Burgess Ave W

Merrill Creek

Cheyenne Place

Park Green Apartments
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Stonegate Apartments

5219 S Orchard St

Viridian Grove

4827 S 56th St

Orchard Heights Apartments

Oak Trace Apartments

Manitou Park

Meadows Apartments
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Villaire Apartments

Sundance Apartments

Greenfield Apartments

Scenic Pines Apartments

The Meadowlark

5031 S Orchard St

Mullen Cove Apartments

6909 S Madison St
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5205 S Orchard St

6631 S Mullen St
Meadow Park, University Place, WA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Meadow Park?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meadow Park Studio Apartments | $1,650 | $1,650 | $1,650 |
| Meadow Park 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,756 | $1,165 | $2,505 |
| Meadow Park 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,151 | $1,395 | $2,805 |
| Meadow Park 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,862 | $1,881 | $3,523 |
| Meadow Park 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,088 | $2,088 | $2,088 |
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There are currently 42 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Meadow Park Neighborhood of University Place, WA.
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Cheapest Available Meadow Park Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Meadow Park area of University Place, WA is a 1 Bed unit found at Greenfield Apartments priced from $1,250. Meadow Creek Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,295. Here are the most affordable Meadow Park apartments for rent in University Place, WA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenfield Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR, 1BA | $1,250 |
| Meadow Creek Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR, 1BA | $1,295 |
| Sunset Ridge Apartments | 1x1 Standard | 1BR, 1BA | $1,315 |
| Scenic Pines Apartments | Sugar Pine | 1BR, 1BA | $1,367 |
| 5031 S Orchard St | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR, 1BA | $1,495 |
| Merrill Creek | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR, 1BA | $1,505 |
| Mullen Cove Apartments | 2BD/1BA - 1,070 SQ FT | 2BR, 1BA | $1,595 |
| Trellis on Orchard Apartments | Two Bedroom One Bath Standard | 2BR, 1BA | $1,615 |
| Viridian Grove | The Alder | 2BR, 2BA | $1,638 |
| Cheyenne Place | 2/1.00 | 2BR, 1BA | $1,695 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Meadow Park, WA
As of September 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the Meadow Park area is the $2.02 price per square foot Nisqually Model at Valley View in the South Tacoma neighborhood starting from $2,245. The second greatest value Meadow Park apartment is the 2BD/1BA - 1,070 SQ FT Model at Mullen Cove Apartments in the South Tacoma neighborhood starting at $1,595 with a $1.49 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Meadow Park apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valley View | Nisqually | 3BR, 2BA | $2.02 |
| Mullen Cove Apartments | 2BD/1BA - 1,070 SQ FT | 2BR, 1BA | $1.49 |
| Park Place Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR, 1BA | $1.81 |
| 5031 S Orchard St | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR, 1BA | $1.66 |
| 5205 S Orchard St | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR, 1BA | $2.06 |
| Viridian Grove | The Alder | 2BR, 2BA | $1.89 |
| Trellis on Orchard Apartments | One Bedroom Deluxe | 1BR, 1BA | $2.02 |
| Sunset Ridge Apartments | 1x1 Loft | 1BR, 1BA | $2.07 |
| Meadow Creek Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR, 1BA | $1.99 |
| Greenfield Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR, 1BA | $2.02 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Meadow Park Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Meadow Park?
The cheapest apartment in Meadow Park is Greenfield Apartments which is listed at $1,250, while the average apartment in Meadow Park costs $1,881.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Meadow Park?
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 6 regular apartments in Meadow Park 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 Meadow Park?
Cheap apartments in Meadow Park have an average cost of $1,357 which is $524 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Meadow Park.
Expert Rental Resources
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