Sixth & Alder
3118 6th Ave,
Tacoma, WA 98406
$1,625 - $2,075 | Studio - 2 Beds
Nestled along Puget Sound, Tacoma is a seaside city ideally located about halfway between Seattle and Olympia with about 30 miles to both. The city is actually named for Mount Rainier, which was originally called Takhoma. If you are looking at apartments in Tacoma, consider Central Tacoma -- it is located on the west side of Downtown, directly south of the University of Puget Sound. Central Tacoma is home to Cheney Stadium and several golf courses.
Life is easy in Central Tacoma -- Tacoma was named one of the most livable cities in the nation. It is also one of the most pedestrian-friendly, and it is home to Washington State's first electric light rail service. As for culture, Tacoma is home to the most museums in the state.
As of April 2025, the average apartment rent in Central is $1,469 for a studio, $1,708 for one bedroom, $1,842 for two bedrooms, and $2,714 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Central has increased by 3.5% in the past year.
Studio
588 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$1,469/month
Average Rent
1 BR
687 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$1,708/month
Average Rent
2 BR
909 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$1,842/month
Average Rent
3 BR
1,048 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$2,714/month
Average Rent
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’ll need a car.
Minimal Transit
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You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
Bikeable
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While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.
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† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
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Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.