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  20. Building Photo - Tacoma Flats
    1 Month Free
    1 Month Free
    STUDIO
    $899

    Tacoma Flats

    2405 Pacific Ave, Tacoma, WA 98402
  22. Building Photo - 9431 Tacoma Ave S
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $900
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$900 - $950
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$900 - $950

    9431 Tacoma Ave S

    9431 Tacoma Ave S, Tacoma, WA 98444
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  23. Building Photo - 11021 Addison St SW
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $900+
    2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,475+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$900 - $1,475
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$900 - $1,475

    11021 Addison St SW

    11021 Addison St SW, Lakewood, WA 98499
  26. Building Photo - Cove East
    Exceptional Value
    STUDIO
    $960+
    1 BED
    $1,150+
    2 BEDS
    $1,365+

    Cove East

    33030 1st Ave S, Federal Way, WA 98003
  31. Building Photo - Koz on MLK
    $151 Off
    Price Drop. $151 Off
    STUDIO
    $999+
    1 BED
    $1,320+
    2 BEDS
    $1,410+

    Koz on MLK

    824 Martin Luther King Junior Way, Tacoma, WA 98405
    (253) 527-5105
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Tacoma, WA Cheap Apartments for Rent

When looking for cheap apartments in Tacoma, Apartment Finder is your deal-hunting partner. Whether you’re looking for a studio, a one-bedroom, or a two-bedroom apartment, you want the best place at the right price. We have a great selection of budget-friendly apartments for rent, and we’ll show you which apartments offer the best value when compared to other apartments in Tacoma.

Finding a rental that fits your budget without compromising on quality can seem like a challenge, but Apartment Finder makes it easy to discover cheap apartments with all the features you want. To find an apartment you can afford, try looking in less popular neighborhoods outside of the city center. Timing is everything when searching for rentals that are affordable, so look at different times of the day, different days of the week and (if you can wait) certain months like December through March. When you find an apartment with a great price, don’t hesitate! Cheap apartments tend to go very quickly.

Affordability doens't have to equal sacrifice. While it’s important to be flexible, you might not have to give up as much as you think. You can find a cheap apartment for rent, complete with must-have amenities such as paid utilities and an in-unit washer and dryer. Click on any of these properties to see photos and floor plans, read reviews, check out the rent calculator, and learn more about the neighborhood with information on nearby parks, shopping malls, and transit stops. With 691 cheap apartments available in Tacoma Apartment Finder is the place to find your next rental.

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Science And Math Institute (SAMi)

Public High School

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Grades 9-12
610 Students
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Stadium High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
1,755 Students
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Fife High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
866 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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Washington High School

Public High School

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Grades 9-12
994 Students
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Spanaway Junior High School

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Grades 6-8
720 Students
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Mason Middle School

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Grades 6-8
659 Students
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Columbia Junior High School

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Grades 6-8
645 Students
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Meeker Middle School

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Grades 6-8
586 Students
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Katherine G. Johnson Elementary School

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Public
Grades K-5
669 Students
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Clover Creek Elementary School

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Grades K-5
630 Students
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Clover Creek Elementary

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Grades K-5
630 Students
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Browns Point Elementary School

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Grades K-5
473 Students
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James Sales Elementary School

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Grades K-5
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