A lively area with bars, restaurants, and weekend activity. Ideal if you want a social scene steps from your apartment. Best for: Social students, upperclassmen, Greek life members. Typical rent: $2,600–$4,450/mo.

East Side listings average 5.1 miles from campus or ~41 min by transit.

Expect $2,600–$4,450/mo in East Side. Studio: $2,200/mo; 1 bedroom: $2,700/mo; 2 bedroom: $3,750/mo; Area range: $2,600–$4,450/mo.

East Side scores 76/100 on our student-housing safety model. Treat safety like a student-life decision, not just rent: tour at night, confirm lighting and access control, and compare blocks instead of entire ZIP codes. Areas listed on this h…

East Side is a short transit or bike ride to of Washington-Tacoma Campus. Transit convenience near Tacoma, WA scores about 82/100 in our model. Undergrads often bike for short trips; graduate students more often mix transit + parking depending on program location.

About 58% of residents near East Side rent rather than own. Roughly 85% undergrad vs 15% graduate renters — Social students, upperclassmen, Greek life members.

Peak demand hits before fall term and again in early summer. For University of Washington-Tacoma Campus, starting 90 days early improves unit quality and roommate choice.

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