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  8. Building Photo - 1029 S Jackson Ave
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $750
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$750
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$750

    1029 S Jackson Ave

    1029 S Jackson Ave, Tacoma, WA 98465
  19. Building Photo - Koz on MLK
    $191 Off
    Price Drop. $191 Off
    STUDIO
    $900+
    1 BED
    $1,310+

    Koz on MLK

    824 Martin Luther King Junior Way, Tacoma, WA 98405
    (253) 527-5105
  24. Building Photo - 9431 Tacoma Ave S
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $950
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$950
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$950

    9431 Tacoma Ave S

    9431 Tacoma Ave S, Tacoma, WA 98444
  25. 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
  36. Building Photo - 811 N Junett St
    3 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,000
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,000
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,000

    811 N Junett St

    811 N Junett St, Tacoma, WA 98406
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  38. Building Photo - 810 Yakima
    STUDIO
    $1,012+
    1 BED
    $1,497+

    810 Yakima

    810 Yakima Ave, Tacoma, WA 98405
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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.

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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 587 cheap apartments available in Tacoma Apartment Finder is the place to find your next rental.

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Science And Math Institute (SAMi)

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Grades 9-12
610 Students
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Fife High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
879 Students
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Stadium High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
1,571 Students
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School of Industrial Design Engineering And Art (iDEA)

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Grades 9-12
420 Students
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Washington High School

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Grades 9-12
997 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
565 Students
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Baker Middle School

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Grades 6-8
694 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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Grades K-5
559 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
434 Students
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James Sales Elementary

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Public
Grades K-5
401 Students

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