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Pet Friendly
Location
247 Tacoma Ave S, Tacoma, WA 98402, USA|New Tacoma
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Floor plans
| Studio | Studio | 1 bath | 420 sqft | $1,131 /mo | 1 unit available | ||
| Urban 1-Bed | 1 bed | 1 bath | 375+ sqft | $1,162–$1,358 /mo | 5 units available |
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Amenities for Kensington and Lauriston
Appliances
| Dishwasher | In-Unit Laundry |
| Microwave | Oven/Range |
| Refrigerator | Washer and Dryer |
Building
| Cats OK | Dogs OK |
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.
Policies and fees
Applicants
Application Fee
Per-applicant. Refund Policy: Non-refundable. Application fee charged per applicant.
$35
REQUIRED FEES
Holding Deposit
One-time. Refund Policy: Refundable. Refundable deposit to hold unit during application processing.
$250
Monthly Services Fee
Refund Policy: Non-refundable. Monthly fee for access to building amenities.
$150
OPTIONAL FEES
Dog Policy
Allowed
Cat Policy
Allowed
All Pets Policy
Allowed
Cat
Cat Pet Rent
2 cats max. Refund Policy: Non-refundable. Monthly cat rent for all pets.
$25
Dog
Dog Pet Rent
2 dogs max. Refund Policy: Non-refundable. Monthly dog rent for all pets.
$25
Pet
All Pets Pet Rent
2 pets max. Refund Policy: Non-refundable. Monthly pet rent for all pets.
$25
SITUATIONAL FEES
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Building details
Property details
| Units | 63 |
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About Kensington and Lauriston
Welcome to your ideal urban retreat in Tacoma! These charming and cozy apartments are perfectly situated close to downtown, providing easy access to Tacoma General Hospital and St. Joseph Medical Center, major freeways, Stadium District, and a plethora of restaurants. With their convenient location, you'll enjoy a vibrant city lifestyle while having all the amenities within reach. Commuting is a breeze with major freeways, such as Interstate 5 and Highway 16, nearby. Whether you need to travel within Tacoma or reach neighboring cities like Seattle or Olympia, you'll have easy access to the main transportation routes. The apartments are located within a secure building, offering peace of mind and a safe living environment. Access to on-site laundry facilities makes your day-to-day tasks more convenient and efficient.
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Rent trends in New Tacoma
Studio apartments at Kensington and Lauriston cost about 6% less than the average rent price for studios in New Tacoma.
1-bedroom apartments here are priced 25% lower than 1-bedrooms in New Tacoma.
Median rents as of Jul 18 2026.
New Tacoma
Tacoma
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | $1,254 |
| September 2024 | $1,280 |
| October 2024 | $1,257 |
| November 2024 | $1,339 |
| December 2024 | $1,296 |
| January 2025 | $1,275 |
| February 2025 | $1,261 |
| March 2025 | $1,308 |
| April 2025 | $1,180 |
| May 2025 | $1,197 |
| June 2025 | $1,223 |
| July 2025 | $1,209 |
| August 2025 | $1,194 |
| September 2025 | $1,211 |
| October 2025 | $1,215 |
| November 2025 | $1,204 |
| December 2025 | $1,248 |
| January 2026 | $1,230 |
| February 2026 | $1,210 |
| March 2026 | $1,236 |
| April 2026 | $1,242 |
| May 2026 | $1,204 |
| June 2026 | $1,198 |
| July 2026 | $1,195 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | $1,204 |
| September 2024 | $1,279 |
| October 2024 | $1,262 |
| November 2024 | $1,411 |
| December 2024 | $1,377 |
| January 2025 | $1,377 |
| February 2025 | $1,368 |
| March 2025 | $1,354 |
| April 2025 | $1,162 |
| May 2025 | $1,191 |
| June 2025 | $1,257 |
| July 2025 | $1,245 |
| August 2025 | $1,247 |
| September 2025 | $1,254 |
| October 2025 | $1,254 |
| November 2025 | $1,213 |
| December 2025 | $1,260 |
| January 2026 | $1,271 |
| February 2026 | $1,231 |
| March 2026 | $1,265 |
| April 2026 | $1,265 |
| May 2026 | $1,256 |
| June 2026 | $1,243 |
| July 2026 | $1,208 |
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Can I afford to live at 247 Tacoma Ave S?
Bedrooms
Rent-to-income ratio
30%
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Recommended income
$45,240/yr
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Schools near Kensington and Lauriston
Tacoma Special Services
601 s 8th st
tacoma, WA, 98405
PK, K-12Public
McCarver Elementary School
2111 s j st
tacoma, WA, 98405
PK, K-5Public
C
Willard Early Learning Center
3201 s d st
tacoma, WA, 98418
PKPublic
Madison Headstart
3102 s 43rd st
tacoma, WA, 98409
PKPublic
Fife Elementary School
5804 20th st e
tacoma, WA, 98424
K-5Public
B-
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Neighborhood
New Tacoma | Tacoma, WA
Getting around Tacoma near 247 Tacoma Ave S
Walking
8/10
No car? No problem. Everything you need is within a few blocks.
Driving
6/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.
Cycling
5/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.
Transit
4/10
Frequent public transit options are within walking distance.
Points of interest for 247 Tacoma Ave S, Tacoma
Groceries
8/10
At least one supermarket within a 10-minute walk
Shopping
5/10
Several shops within walking distance
Cafes
6/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk
Restaurants
6/10
Variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk
Primary schools
9/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk
High schools
9/10
At least one high school within a 5-minute walk
Parks
7/10
Large amount of park space nearby
Nightlife
6/10
Several bars within a few minutes’ walk
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