Apartment for rent

Pet friendly

5 Hours Ago

8.6

Very Good

The Meadows Apartments
11012 Portland Ave E, Tacoma, WA 98445, USA

American Property Management

11012 Portland Ave E, Tacoma, WA 98445, USA

8.6

Very Good

Monthly rent	$1,576–$2,186
Beds	1–2
Baths	1–2
Sqft	903–1,617

Monthly rent	$1,576–$2,186
Beds	1–2
Baths	1–2
Sqft	903–1,617

OFFER:

4 weeks free + 2 weeks look and lease if you lease within 48 hrs!

5 Hours Ago

Highlights

Rent Special
Pet Friendly

Prime location
Convenient location
Freeway access
Easy access
Relaxing retreat

Location

11012 Portland Ave E, Tacoma, WA 98445, USA

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Contact

Managed by

Management

American Property Management

Leasing office

(844) 326-7656 ext. 3878

Open

10:00 am–6:00 pm PT

Property Overview

The Meadows presents an excellent rental option with a Zumper expert rating of 8.6, reflecting its competitive pricing, outstanding amenities (rated 9 out of 10), and convenient location (9 out of 10) that enhances residents' quality of life. Notable features include easy freeway access and a relaxing retreat atmosphere. Additionally, the property demonstrates transparency with an 8 out of 10 trustworthiness rating, supported by nearby top-rated schools and pet-friendly amenities.

Zumper Expert Rating

8.6

Very Good

With a solid 8.6 out of 10 overall, The Meadows is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, The Meadows 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

High school nearby
Less expensive
Middle school nearby

Great for

Pet owners

Floor plans

1X1 INT - M	1 bed	1 bath	903 sqft	$1,576–$1,776 /mo	4 units available
2X2 EXT - M	2 bed	2 bath	1,168 sqft	$1,892–$2,186 /mo	15 units available
2X2 INT - Garage	2 bed	2 bath	1,539 sqft	$1,905 /mo
2X2 INT - M	2 bed	2 bath	1,193 sqft	$1,922–$2,122 /mo	3 units available
2X2 EXT - Garage	2 bed	2 bath	1,617 sqft	$1,980 /mo

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Amenities for The Meadows

Building

Cats OK

Dogs OK

Grounds

Assigned Parking

Garage Parking

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

One-time.

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time.

$400–$500

OPTIONAL FEES

Parking Policy

Other

Assigned. Covered parking and garages available. There is a parking assignment fee of $30 for covered parking and $150 for garages. Please call our leasing office for complete parking policy.

Other

Parking Fee

Monthly. 2 others max. Assigned parking.

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Dog Policy

Allowed

Limit2

Breed restrictionsYes

We are a pet friendly community! We welcome up to 2 pets per apartment home. We accept cats and dogs. Monthly pet rent is $35 per pet. There is a $400 pet deposit per pet, $200 refundable and $200 non-refundable. No guest pet visitors allowed. Additional deposits and fees may apply for pets over 25 lbs. Please call our leasing office for complete pet policy.

Cat Policy

Allowed

Limit2

Cat

Pet Rent

Monthly. 2 cats max.

$35

Dog

Pet Rent

Monthly. 2 dogs max.

$35

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Building details

Property details

Year built	2007
Units	200
Lease terms	12–14 months

About The Meadows

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The Meadows

We are currently renovating our apartment homes! The Meadows is a mid-sized urban living experience and relaxing retreat for times when you just want to unwind. With our prime location you can have easy access to all necessities and conveniences including shopping, grocery stores, museums, waterfront walks, bike trails, parks, fine dining, Pierce County military base and Sea-Tac Airport. The Meadows is nestled in the heart of Tacoma, an area full of excitement and entertainment. Our convenient location keeps you close to freeway access for quick travel, Target, five-star restaurants, Pudget Sound, University of Tacoma Washington, Sea-Tac Airport and The Stadium District. With an area like ours, you will never run out of things to do or places to go!

Year Built: 2007

Zumper Expert Rating

8.6

/10

Very Good

How we rated The Meadows

Price·10

The Meadows 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·9

The Meadows goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including assigned parking. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, The Meadows receives one of the highest amenities scores.

Location·9

The Meadows 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·6

While The Meadows does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.

Trustworthiness·8

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.

Reviews from the web

Showing 8 highest rated

Had a great tour. Nice new leasing office. Gaby and Lucinda were very nice. Prices are currently a little high for what I’m looking for. They said they will keep in touch if prices drop down.

LC L

Aug 14, 2024

This is the greatest apartments I have ever lived in!! Very well kept, the staff is extremely accommodating! Gabby has made moving in here the easiest and greatest moving experience I've had! Thank you so much Gabby you're the best!

ryan hartmann

Sep 13, 2024

We’re sharing just 8 of many, sorted highest to lowest. Visit the Google business profile to view all reviews.

The Meadows is great for:

Pet owners

1 pet grooming service nearby
2 pet supply stores near the property

Property highlights

How The Meadows compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

High school nearby: There is a high school 0.1 mile away
Less expensive: The 1-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
Middle school nearby: There is a middle school 0.4 mile away
More space: The 1-bedroom is 204 sqft larger than other listings nearby
More space: The 2-bedroom is 211 sqft larger than other listings nearby
Elementary school nearby: There is an elementary school 0.3 mile away
Images Available: There are at least 10 photos of this address

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Rent trends in Tacoma

1-bedroom apartments here are priced 11% higher than 1-bedrooms in Tacoma.

If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at The Meadows to be 4% more than the average for similarly sized apartments in Tacoma.

Median rents as of Jan 17 2026.

Tacoma

A table of studio rental data trends in Tacoma
Month	Median Rent
February 2024	$1,230
March 2024	$1,276
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	$1,238

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