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Fort Lewis, WA

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A sprawling military base near Tacoma

Military-Friendly • Family-Friendly • Peaceful • Convenient • Scenic • Historic •

Fort Lewis, also known as Joint Base Lewis-McChord, is an expansive military base situated about 10 miles south of Tacoma. Named after Meriwether Lewis of the famous Lewis and Clark expedition, Fort Lewis is one of the country’s biggest and most modernized military bases.

There are a wide variety of rentals available near the base. Many military members, base employees, and their families choose to rent in nearby DuPont, Lakewood, and Tacoma. Direct access to Interstate 5 makes commuting and traveling from Fort Lewis simple.

Transportation

11

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

Walking is difficult in this neighborhood, which is considered a car-dependent area.

43

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

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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Top Apartments in Fort Lewis

Wellstone at Bridgeport

Wellstone at Bridgeport

12535 Bridgeport Way SW,
Lakewood, WA 98499

$1,600 - $2,245 | Studio - 2 Beds

McChord Tudor Haus

McChord Tudor Haus

5506-5510 Chicago Ave SW,
Lakewood, WA 98499

$1,535 | 2 Beds

Trax at DuPont Station Apartments

Trax at DuPont Station Apartments

1430 Wilmington Dr,
Dupont, WA 98327

$1,715 - $2,445 | Studio - 2 Beds

Murray Road Apartments

Murray Road Apartments

14607 Murray Rd SW,
Tacoma, WA 98439

Call for Rent | 2 Beds

Creekside Village

Creekside Village

1600 Sequalitchew Dr,
Dupont, WA 98327

$1,700 - $24,500 | 1-3 Beds

Lincoln Landing

Lincoln Landing

12809 Lincoln Ave SW,
Tacoma, WA 98499

$1,175 - $1,225 | 1 Bed

Landing on Chicago

Landing on Chicago

5110 Chicago Ave SW,
Tacoma, WA 98499

$1,200 - $1,600 | 2 Beds

Western Terrace

Western Terrace

7310 150th St SW,
Lakewood, WA 98439

$995 - $1,300 | 1-2 Beds

Greenwood II Apartments

Greenwood II Apartments

5529 Boston Ave SW,
Lakewood, WA 98499

$1,125 - $1,295 | 1-2 Beds

Houses for Rent in Fort Lewis

8502 Berkeley Ave SW

8502 Berkeley Ave SW,
Tacoma, WA 98498

1 Bed | 1 Bath | $1,100

1400 Richmond Ct

1400 Richmond Ct,
DuPont, WA 98327

4 Beds | 2.5 Baths | $3,500

824 Haskell St

824 Haskell St,
DuPont, WA 98327

3 Beds | 2 Baths | $2,300

6717 150th St SW

6717 150th St SW,
Lakewood, WA 98439

2 Beds | 1 Bath | $1,700

14906 Woodbrook Dr SW

14906 Woodbrook Dr SW,
Lakewood, WA 98439

3 Beds | 1 Bath | $1,900

14914 Woodbrook Dr SW

14914 Woodbrook Dr SW,
Lakewood, WA 98439

3 Beds | 1 Bath | $1,900

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