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Student Apartments for Rent in Tacoma, WA

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    STUDIO
    $1,775+
    1 BED
    $2,095+
    2 BEDS
    $2,660+

    The Henry

    1933 Dock St, Tacoma, WA 98402
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    STUDIO
    $1,199+
    1 BED
    $1,524+
    2 BEDS
    $1,892+

    Moraine

    1402 Tacoma Ave S, Tacoma, WA 98402
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  11. $426 Off
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    STUDIO
    $1,590+
    1 BED
    $1,775+
    2 BEDS
    $2,200+

    Wellstone

    12535 Bridgeport Way SW, Lakewood, WA 98499
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  40. Building Photo - The Anderson Apartments
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    STUDIO
    $1,195+
    1 BED
    $1,495+
    2 BEDS
    $1,595+

    The Anderson Apartments

    616 N Anderson St, Tacoma, WA 98406
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    STUDIO
    $1,125+
    1 BED
    $1,299+

    Lakeview South

    10214 Lakeview Ave SW, Tacoma, WA 98499
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Tacoma at a Glance

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$1,487
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Tacoma, WA Student Apartments for Rent

Student housing apartments in Tacoma,WA give you the freedom and flexibility you need when you're searching for off-campus rentals. There's a lot to consider when choosing a student apartment, like pricing. Some student housing offers by-the-bed pricing, which allows you to rent the bedroom but share a common area, kitchen, and living room with other students. In other apartment communities, you get a standard apartment, but the community caters to students with features like dedicated study areas or a shuttle bus to campus.

One benefit of choosing off-campus student housing is having fewer rules to follow than in dorms or other types of on-campus housing. However, that freedom comes with much more responsibility. For example, students in off-campus apartments will have to pay monthly rent and utilities. The apartment community might require renters' insurance, and you might have to pay a security deposit and application fee. When renting a student apartment off-campus, you'll have to undergo a credit and background check. And while off-campus housing is sometimes less expensive, you still might need to find a roommate or two to share expenses.

While there's a lot to consider when choosing a student apartment in Tacoma, WA, it's a big step toward adulthood. When selecting your off-campus apartment, look at the available services and amenities to make sure they fit your unique needs and lifestyle.

Renting in Tacoma

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Getting Around Tacoma

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59

Somewhat Walkable

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You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you need a car.
49

Somewhat Bikeable

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You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you'll most likely want your car for most errands.
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Minimal Transit

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You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
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Science And Math Institute (SAMi)

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
610 Students
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Stadium High School

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Public
Grades 9-12
1,571 Students
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Fife High School

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Public
Grades 10-12
879 Students
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School of Industrial Design Engineering And Art (iDEA)

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
420 Students
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Franklin-Pierce High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
1,141 Students
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Spanaway Middle School

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Public
Grades 6-8
720 Students
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Mason Middle School

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
659 Students
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Columbia Junior High School

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Public
Grades 8-9
565 Students
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Meeker Middle School

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
586 Students
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Bryant Montessori Middle School

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Grades 6-8
105 Students
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Browns Point Elementary School

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Public
Grades K-5
434 Students
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James Sales Elementary

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
401 Students
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Clover Creek Elementary

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
630 Students

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