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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Modern conveniences
  • Classic architecture
  • Charming apartment building
  • Beautiful surroundings

Location

1001 N Yakima Ave, Tacoma, WA 98403, USA|North End
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Management

Vista Properties LLC

Leasing office

(253) 498-8417 ext. 2

Property Overview

Buckingham Apartments offers classic architecture with modern conveniences in a charming building surrounded by beautiful surroundings. With strong expert scores across location, amenities, value, quality, and trustworthiness, it presents a competitively priced option that stands out for overall livability. It is also particularly convenient for pet owners, with multiple nearby pet hospitals, grooming, and supply stores.

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

7.6
Very Good
Buckingham Apartments is worth considering and a notable rental in the neighborhood. Residents prioritizing Location will find this property to be a solid option for their next home. It may not stand out for Trustworthiness, but it offers a satisfying, above-average quality of life.

Things you’ll love

  • More space

Great for

  • Pet owners

Floor plans

0BR/1.0BAStudio1 bath400 sqft$1,400 /mo1 unit availableThis studio has a beautiful bay view and vintage charm!
1BR/1.0BA1 bed1 bath800 sqft$2,350 /mo1 unit available

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Amenities for Buckingham Apartments

Apartment Amenities

Water

Building

Cats OKDogs OK
Sewer

Services

Garbage
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

Applicants

One-time.

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Cat Policy

Allowed
Limit1

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Building details

Property details

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About Buckingham Apartments

HomeApartments in TacomaNorth End Buckingham Apartments

Welcome to Buckingham Apartments in the lovely North End neighborhood of Tacoma. Enjoy stunning views of Commencement Bay right from your window. This charming apartment building exudes old-world charm with its classic architecture and beautiful surroundings. Immerse yourself in the historic ambiance of the neighborhood while still being close to all the modern conveniences Tacoma has to offer. Don't miss out on the opportunity to call Buckingham Apartments your new home. More information Available at vistaproperties. us or 253-272-5601.


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.
7.6
/10
Very Good
Buckingham Apartments is worth considering and a notable rental in the neighborhood. Residents prioritizing Location will find this property to be a solid option for their next home. It may not stand out for Trustworthiness, but it offers a satisfying, above-average quality of life.
How we rated Buckingham Apartments
Price·7A 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.
While the monthly rent is more than the median price per bedroom of nearby properties, Buckingham Apartments has other amenities and features that might compensate for the increased price. The higher monthly rent potentially reflects a higher quality of living that renters might find here, compared to other properties in the area.
Amenities·8A 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.
With multiple in-demand amenities, Buckingham Apartments is committed to enhancing the renting experience. And while it may have fewer total conveniences and features than similar rentals nearby, it remains a top choice for renters wanting an specific standard of living.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Buckingham 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·7A 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 it may not have as many distinctive features as similar properties in the surrounding area, renters can trust Buckingham Apartments to provide reasonable accomodations and accurate details about its community.
Trustworthiness·7A 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.
Buckingham Apartments provides some information about the features available in the community and its apartments, making it a reliable option for prospective renters. Renters should ask additional questions about amenities and non-negotiable items they are looking for.

Buckingham Apartments is great for:

Pet owners

  • 8 pet supply stores near the property
  • 2 pet hospitals in the area
  • 1 pet grooming service nearby

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 Buckingham Apartments compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

More space
Studio is 430 sqft larger than other listings nearby
More space
The 1-bedroom is 100 sqft larger than other listings nearby

Considerations

Greater distance from grade schools
The nearest elementary school is farther than 1 mile away
Greater distance from high schools
The nearest high school is farther than 1 mile away
Greater distance from middle schools
The nearest middle school is farther than 1 mile away

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Rent trends in North End

Studio apartments at Buckingham Apartments cost about 17% more than the average rent price for studios in North End.

1-bedroom apartments here are priced 81% higher than 1-bedrooms in North End.

Median rents as of May 30 2026.
North End
Tacoma
A table of studio rental data trends in Tacoma
MonthMedian Rent
June 2024$1,260
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
A table of studio rental data trends in North End
MonthMedian Rent
June 2024$1,395
July 2024$1,394
August 2024$1,299
September 2024$1,488
October 2024$1,454
November 2024$1,458
December 2024$1,297
January 2025$1,309
February 2025$1,266
March 2025$1,257
April 2025$1,215
May 2025$1,195
June 2025$1,234
July 2025$1,270
August 2025$1,244
September 2025$1,314
October 2025$1,360
November 2025$1,396
December 2025$1,346
January 2026$1,470
February 2026$1,557
March 2026$1,536
April 2026$1,347
May 2026$1,300

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Bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$56,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $56,000 annually to afford this studio monthly rent price of $1,400.
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Schools near Buckingham Apartments

Lowell Elementary School

810 mr dahl dr

tacoma, WA, 98403

K-5Public
A-

Tacoma Special Services

601 s 8th st

tacoma, WA, 98405

PK, K-12Public

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

North End | Tacoma, WA

NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Peaceful and quiet
Noise-canceling headphones not required in this mostly noise free area.

Getting around Tacoma near 1001 N Yakima Ave

Walking

6/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.

Driving

6/10
This area is accessible to thoroughfares and has ample parking options.

Cycling

5/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.

Transit

3/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.

Points of interest for 1001 N Yakima Ave, Tacoma

Groceries

3/10
No grocery stores within walking distance

Shopping

4/10
Some shops within walking distance

Cafes

5/10
Some cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

6/10
Some restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

10/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk

High schools

9/10
At least one high school within a 10-minute walk

Parks

6/10
Moderate amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

5/10
Some bars within walking distance

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