
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Meadow Park Neighborhood of University Place, WA from $500 (32 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Meadow Park area of University Place.


Hiddenvale

Valley View

Park Place Apartments

Boardwalk at University Place Apartments

5720 62nd St W

5021 59th Ave Ct W

Fairway Heights Apartments
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5327 64th St W

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6617 S Monroe St

Trellis on Orchard Apartments

Cheyenne Place
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5025 S Orchard St

Park Green Apartments

Merrill Creek

Stonegate Apartments

Orchard Heights Apartments

Oak Trace Apartments

Manitou Park
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Meadows Apartments

Villaire Apartments

Sundance Apartments

Scenic Pines Apartments

The Meadowlark

5032 S 58th St

5031 S Orchard St

Mullen Cove Apartments
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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 | $1,896 | $1,300 | $2,530 |
| Meadow Park 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,141 | $1,395 | $2,805 |
| Meadow Park 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,707 | $1,881 | $3,597 |
| Meadow Park 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,088 | $2,088 | $2,088 |
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There are currently 32 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. Sunset Ridge Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,335. 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 |
| Sunset Ridge Apartments | 1x1 Standard | 1BR,1BA | $1,335 |
| Scenic Pines Apartments | Eastern 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 |
| The Meadowlark | The Meadowlark - 5402... | 1BR,1BA | $1,545 |
| Boardwalk at University Place Apartments | One Bedroom Standard | 1BR,1BA | $1,545 |
| Mullen Cove Apartments | 2BD/1BA - 1,070 SQ FT | 2BR,1BA | $1,595 |
| Viridian Grove | The Alder | 2BR,2BA | $1,638 |
| Trellis on Orchard Apartments | Two Bedroom One Bath Standard | 2BR,1BA | $1,675 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Meadow Park, WA
As of July 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Meadow Park area is the $1.49 price per square foot 2BD/1BA - 1,070 SQ FT Model at Mullen Cove Apartments in the in the South Tacoma neighborhood starting from $1,595. The second greatest value Meadow Park apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at Park Place Apartments starting at $1,810 with a $1.81 price per square foot in the South Tacoma neighborhood. 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Valley View | Copalis | 2BR,1BA | $1.94 |
| Viridian Grove | The Alder | 2BR,2BA | $1.89 |
| Trellis on Orchard Apartments | Two Bedroom One Bath Standard | 2BR,1BA | $1.95 |
| Merrill Creek | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.17 |
| Sunset Ridge Apartments | 1x1 Standard | 1BR,1BA | $2.07 |
| Greenfield Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.02 |
| Scenic Pines Apartments | Eastern Pine | 1BR,1BA | $2.23 |
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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 $2,896.
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 $1,326 which is $1,570 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Meadow Park.
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