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Highlights

  • Energy-efficient stainless-steel appliances
  • Fitness center & rooftop lounge
  • Pet/bike wash station
  • In-unit laundry & climate control
  • Expansive rooftop deck

Location

1909 Fawcett Ave, Tacoma, WA 98402, USA|New Tacoma
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Management

Apex Properties Northwest LLC

Leasing office

(206) 703-2194

Property Overview

The Ellis Apartments earns a strong overall impression with an 8.4 Expert Rating, supported by excellent value, a high location score, and solid trustworthiness. It offers energy-efficient stainless-steel appliances, in-unit laundry, climate control, a fitness center, rooftop lounge and deck, plus a pet/bike wash station, and is noted for work-from-home convenience and a quiet environment.

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Zumper Expert Rating

8.4
Very Good
With a solid 8.4 out of 10 overall, The Ellis Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, The Ellis 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.

Great for

  • Work-from-home

Floor plans

0BR/1.0BAStudio1 bath269+ sqft$1,199–$1,450 /mo8 units availableNestled just south of Downtown Tacoma, Ellis Apartments offers stunning views of the city skyline, Brewery District, and UW Tacoma. Choose from nine unique floor plans, each featuring: *Energy-efficient stainless-steel appliances *In-unit laundry & climate control *High-speed & fiber internet-ready units *Stylish kitchen and storage options Beyond your home, enjoy premium community amenities: *Fitness center & rooftop lounge *Pet/bike wash station *Expansive rooftop deck with Mt. Rainier views *24/7 community flex rooms Call today to learn more and schedule a tour of Ellis Apartments!
1BR/1.0BA1 bed1 bath423 sqft$1,650 /mo1 unit availableNestled just south of Downtown Tacoma, Ellis Apartments offers stunning views of the city skyline, Brewery District, and UW Tacoma. Choose from nine unique floor plans, each featuring: *Energy-efficient stainless-steel appliances *In-unit laundry & climate control *High-speed & fiber internet-ready units *Stylish kitchen and storage options Beyond your home, enjoy premium community amenities: *Fitness center & rooftop lounge *Pet/bike wash station *Expansive rooftop deck with Mt. Rainier views *24/7 community flex rooms Call today to learn more and schedule a tour of Ellis Apartments!

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HomeApartments in TacomaNew Tacoma The Ellis Apartments

Nestled just south of Downtown Tacoma, Ellis Apartments offers stunning views of the city skyline, Brewery District, and UW Tacoma. Choose from nine unique floor plans, each featuring: *Energy-efficient stainless-steel appliances *In-unit laundry & climate control *High-speed & fiber internet-ready units *Stylish kitchen and storage options Beyond your home, enjoy premium community amenities: *Fitness center & rooftop lounge *Pet/bike wash station *Expansive rooftop deck with Mt. Rainier views *24/7 community flex rooms Call today to learn more and schedule a tour of Ellis Apartments!


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.
8.4
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.4 out of 10 overall, The Ellis Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, The Ellis 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 The Ellis 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.
The Ellis 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·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, The Ellis 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.
The Ellis 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 The Ellis 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.

Reviews from the web

Showing 8 highest rated

BEAUTIFUL apartments I am literally in love it fits me and partner perfect, nice size studio/ loft! great views. Definitely worth it and building access is great not so easy for someone random to just walk up in the building and disturb LOL and great management

Monica Bradley

Monica Bradley

May 27, 2024

I’ve been loving my living experience here!!! The leasing manager is one of the kindest people & has the best energy! The cleanliness of the lobby is amazing & they always go above & beyond when it comes to an amazing living experience 🤎 picture included is the amazing view I have everyday!!

JuJuBeesxxx3

JuJuBeesxxx3

Apr 30, 2024

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The Ellis Apartments is great for:

Work-from-home

  • High speed internet is an amenity
  • Quiet environment with little noise pollution
  • 5 office supply stores within 1 mile
  • 2 coworking spaces or cafes within 1 mile

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 The Ellis Apartments compares to other nearby properties.

Considerations

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

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Rent trends in New Tacoma

Studio apartments at The Ellis Apartments cost about 4% less than the average rent price for studios in New Tacoma.

1-bedroom apartments here are priced about the same as 1-bedrooms in New Tacoma.

Median rents as of Jun 6 2026.
New Tacoma
Tacoma
A table of studio rental data trends in Tacoma
MonthMedian Rent
June 2024$1,265
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 New Tacoma
MonthMedian Rent
June 2024$1,240
July 2024$1,181
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$1,246

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Rent-to-income ratio

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Schools near The Ellis Apartments

McCarver Elementary School

2111 s j st

tacoma, WA, 98405

PK, K-5Public
C

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
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Getting around Tacoma near 1909 Fawcett Ave

Walking

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

Driving

8/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.

Cycling

4/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.

Transit

5/10
Frequent public transit options are within walking distance.

Points of interest for 1909 Fawcett Ave, Tacoma

Groceries

8/10
At least one supermarket within a 15-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 10-minute walk

High schools

9/10
At least one high school within a 5-minute walk

Parks

6/10
Large amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

5/10
Some bars within a few minutes’ walk

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1822 Martin Luther King Jr Way
Safeway
1112 S M St
19th St Grocery & Deli
1750 S Prospect St
Stadium Thriftway
618 N 1st St
East Asia Market
602 S 38th St

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