Tacoma Apartments for Rent

About Tacoma

Tacoma is situated between the Olympic National Forest and Mt Rainier National Park at the bottom of the Puget Sound about 34 miles south of Seattle. The city is nestled on the waterfront of Commencement Bay. Sound Transit and Pierce Transit operates train and bus service in the area and Amtrak is available for longer destinations.

There are several colleges in the area such as the University of Puget Sound, Tacoma Community College and Clover Park Technical College in the neighboring town of Lakewood. Fort Lewis which is home to Gray Air Force Base and the McChord Air Force Base are located south of the city.

The area features many cultural attractions that will keep you entertained while living in a Tacoma apartment. At the Children's Museum of Tacoma on Broadway Ave, children can play while they learn. The Museum of Glass offers a unique collection of glass art with glass making demonstrations. The Washington State History Museum presents interactive exhibits, theatrical storytelling and high-tech displays. At the W W Seymour Conservatory you can view exotic tropical plants and flowers.

Tacoma apartments for rent are abundant and can be found all along the waterfront area near I-705 with a large concentration near the Mary Bridge Children's Hospital.

The following chart shows the average rent for an apartment in Tacoma, WA and nearby cities: