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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Expansive windows
  • New appliances
  • Modern layout
  • Pet friendly
  • Breathtaking views of the water

Location

3401 Pacific Ave, Tacoma, WA 98418, USA|Eastside
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Management

Palouse Homes

Leasing office

(509) 207-7950

Property Overview

Pacific Crest Apartments earns a strong overall impression with an 8.8 Zumper expert rating, paired with excellent marks for price, amenities, and location. It offers expansive windows, new appliances, a modern layout, pet-friendly living, and breathtaking water views, plus 35 photos and standout value per square foot and for pet convenience.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings,” “Things you’ll love,” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

8.8
Very Good
With a solid 8.8 out of 10 overall, Pacific Crest Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Pacific Crest Apartments has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • More space
  • Less expensive
  • Images Available

Great for

  • Pet owners

Floor plans

Beautiful Renovated Studio By the Bay!Studio1 bath500 sqft$1,195 /mo1 unit available
Beautiful Renovated Studio By the Bay!Studio1 bath800 sqft$1,265 /mo1 unit available
Beautiful Renovated 1 bed By the Bay!1 bed1 bath500 sqft$1,145 /mo1 unit available
Beautiful Renovated 1 bed By the Bay!1 bed1 bath700 sqft$1,295 /mo1 unit available

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Amenities for Pacific Crest Apartments

Apartment Amenities

Newly Renovated

Appliances

DishwasherElectric Heaters
Hood RangeOven
Oven/StoveRefrigerator
Stove

Building

Cats OKDogs OK
Onsite Laundry

Grounds

Parking Lot

Services

Spanish Speaking Staff

Neighborhood

Near Bus RouteNear Downtown

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Policies and fees

Applicants

Applicants

One-time.

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Dog Policy

Allowed
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Cat Policy

Allowed
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About Pacific Crest Apartments

HomeApartments in TacomaEastside Pacific Crest Apartments

Pacific Crest Apartments cost $1,145–$1,295 per month. A couple amenities for this apartment building include but are not limited to: on-site laundry. Located at 3401 Pacific Ave, Tacoma, WA 98418, USA, Pacific Crest Apartments has studio — 1 bedroom units available. Based on the average rent price of 1 bedroom in Tacoma, renting an apartment at Pacific Crest Apartments is 10% cheaper per month.Other apartment buildings in or around Tacoma include but are not limited to: 8022 83rd Ave Sw, 3815 N Pearl St, 11432 105th Ave Sw, 3509 S Orchard St


Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
8.8
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.8 out of 10 overall, Pacific Crest Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Pacific Crest Apartments has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated Pacific Crest Apartments
Price·10A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
Pacific Crest Apartments offers an excellent balance between price and value. It's priced competitively for its amenities, location, and other key features. Compared to the median price per bedroom in the area, this property is less than, or about the same as, nearby rentals, so residents can expect great value without too many compromises on their desired standard of living.
Amenities·10A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
Pacific Crest Apartments stands out as a premier property with an impressive array of amenities and an excellent standard of living. Residents here have access to many of the most popular and desired perks—pets allowed—making this one of the top choices for renters seeking unparalleled comfort and convenience.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Pacific Crest Apartments is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·6A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While Pacific Crest Apartments does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·8A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
The level of transparency this property provides distinguishes it as a great rental. With a high attention to detail and desirable features, renters can be sure they will get an accurate picture of their potential new home.

Pacific Crest Apartments is great for:

Pet owners

  • 1 dog park within 1 mile
  • 7 pet supply stores near the property
  • 1 pet grooming service nearby
  • 1 pet hospital in the area

Property highlights

We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.

How Pacific Crest Apartments compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

More space
Studio is 150 sqft larger than other listings nearby
Less expensive
The 1-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
Images Available
There are at least 10 photos of this address
Laundry available on site
Washers and dryers are available in-building or in-unit

Considerations

Greater distance from high schools
The nearest high school is farther than 0.5 mile away

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Rent trends in Eastside

Studio apartments at Pacific Crest Apartments cost about 2% less than the average rent price for studios in Eastside.

1-bedroom apartments here are priced 6% higher than 1-bedrooms in Eastside.

Median rents as of Jun 13 2026.
Eastside
Tacoma
A table of studio rental data trends in Tacoma
MonthMedian Rent
June 2024$1,270
July 2024$1,246
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$1,200
A table of studio rental data trends in Eastside
MonthMedian Rent
March 2025$1,398
April 2025$1,350
May 2025$1,366
June 2025$1,285
July 2025$1,270
August 2025$1,233
January 2026$1,227
February 2026$1,229
March 2026$1,247
April 2026$1,250
May 2026$1,250
June 2026$1,250

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Bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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The general rule of thumb is to spend around 30% or less of your income on rent.
Recommended income

$49,200/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $49,200 annually to afford this studio median monthly rent price of $1,230.
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Schools near Pacific Crest Apartments

Willard Early Learning Center

3201 s d st

tacoma, WA, 98418

PKPublic

Lyon Elementary School

101 e 46th st

tacoma, WA, 98404

PK, K-5Public
B

Tacoma Special Services

601 s 8th st

tacoma, WA, 98405

PK, K-12Public

Madison Headstart

3102 s 43rd st

tacoma, WA, 98409

PKPublic

Chief Leschi School

5625 52nd st east

puyallup, WA, 98371

K-12Public
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Getting around Tacoma near 3401 Pacific Ave

Walking

5/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.

Driving

9/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Cycling

4/10
This is semi-bikeable, but you’ll need another way of getting around.

Transit

4/10
Frequent public transit options are within walking distance.

Points of interest for 3401 Pacific Ave, Tacoma

Groceries

5/10
At least one grocery store within a 30-minute walk

Shopping

6/10
Variety of shops within walking distance

Cafes

4/10
Some cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

6/10
Some restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

7/10
At least one elementary school within a 20-minute walk

High schools

6/10
At least one high school within a 20-minute walk

Parks

7/10
Moderate amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

3/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

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