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Highlights

  • Private patios or balconies
  • Full size washers and dryers
  • Spacious one and two-bedroom floor plans
  • Quiet community
  • Carpeted bedrooms

Location

1717 S 84th St, Tacoma, WA 98444, USA|South End
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Management

Aladdin Camelot Apartments, LLC

Leasing office

(253) 537-2676

Property Overview

Blue Bird Apartments is highly rated with an 8 out of 10 overall score, showcasing an excellent blend of amenities, price, and location. The property features private patios, full-size washers and dryers, and spacious one and two-bedroom floor plans, all within a quiet community. Additionally, its competitive price-per-square-foot ranking in the 93.1 percentile underscores its value, while proximity to a top-rated middle school enhances its appeal.

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

Zumper Expert Rating

8.0
Very Good
With a solid 8 out of 10 overall, Blue Bird Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Blue Bird 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
  • Middle school nearby

Floor plans

2BD/1.75BA - 1,080 SQ FT2 bed2 bath1,080 sqft$1,695 /mo2 units available

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About Blue Bird Apartments

HomeApartments in TacomaSouth End Blue Bird Apartments

**RENT SPECIAL** Half off the first full month of rent. Welcome to Blue Bird Apartments, a quaint and quiet community conveniently located close to Tacoma Mall, Lakewood Towne Center, and JBLM. Our community is easily accessible from I-5 as well as an array of incredible shopping and popular dining options. Blue Bird’s charming community offers spacious one and two-bedroom floor plans that feature full size washers and dryers, dishwashers, disposals, refrigerators, private patios or balconies and carpeted bedrooms in every home. Give us a call to experience the comforts Blue Bird has to offer.


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.
8.0
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8 out of 10 overall, Blue Bird Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Blue Bird 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 Blue Bird Apartments
Price·9A 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.
Blue Bird Apartments stands out with a remarkable rating of 9/10 for its cost per bedroom compared to other rentals in the area. Considering the excellent balance between price, convenience, and comfort that it provides, residents enjoy a high-quality living experience.
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, Blue Bird 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.
Blue Bird 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 Blue Bird 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·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.
Blue Bird 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.

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 Blue Bird Apartments compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

More space
The 2-bedroom is 130 sqft larger than other listings nearby
Middle school nearby
There is a middle school 1 mile away

Considerations

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

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Rent trends in South End

2-bedroom apartments at Blue Bird Apartments cost about 6% more than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in South End.

Median rents as of Feb 28 2026.
South End
Tacoma
A table of studio rental data trends in Tacoma
MonthMedian Rent
March 2024$1,270
April 2024$1,286
May 2024$1,296
June 2024$1,255
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
A table of studio rental data trends in South End
MonthMedian Rent
March 2024$1,096
April 2024$1,095
May 2024$1,133
June 2024$1,080
July 2024$1,380
August 2024$1,149
September 2024$1,142
October 2024$1,155
November 2024$1,165
December 2024$1,175
January 2025$1,153
February 2025$1,172
March 2025$1,161
April 2025$1,146
May 2025$1,146
June 2025$1,140
July 2025$1,125
August 2025$1,074
September 2025$1,106
October 2025$1,122
November 2025$1,092
December 2025$1,073
January 2026$1,094
February 2026$1,082

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Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$67,800/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $67,800 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $1,695.
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Schools near Blue Bird Apartments

Birney Elementary School

7627 south sheridan ave

tacoma, WA, 98408

PK, K-5Public
C

Clover Park Early Learning Program

10202 earley ave sw

lakewood, WA, 98499

PKPublic

Madison Headstart

3102 s 43rd st

tacoma, WA, 98409

PKPublic

Willard Early Learning Center

3201 s d st

tacoma, WA, 98418

PKPublic

Chief Leschi School

5625 52nd st east

puyallup, WA, 98371

K-12Public
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Getting around Tacoma near 1717 S 84th St

Walking

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

Driving

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

Cycling

4/10
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 1717 S 84th St, Tacoma

Groceries

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

Shopping

4/10
Several shops within walking distance

Cafes

6/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk

Restaurants

5/10
Some restaurants within a few minutes’ walk

Primary schools

7/10
At least one elementary school within a 15-minute walk

High schools

6/10
At least one high school within a 15-minute walk

Parks

6/10
Large amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

4/10
Some bars within walking distance

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Apex Food Store
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Tienda Mi Tierra
2015 S 96th St
Oak Street Market
7201 S Oakes St
WinCo Foods
1913 S 72nd St
Park Avenue Foods
7214 S Park Ave

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