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Highlights

  • Private patios or balconies
  • Conveniently located
  • Dishwashers
  • Easily accessible
  • Full size washers and dryers
  • Refrigerators

Location

9615 18th Ave S #A1, Tacoma, WA 98444, USA
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Management

Sandman Apartments, LLC

Leasing office

(253) 539-3787

Property Overview

Lakeshore Apartments offers a strong mix of value, amenities, and location, with an 8.3 expert rating and especially high marks for price, amenities, and convenience. Notable features include private patios or balconies, dishwashers, full-size washers and dryers, refrigerators, and easy access, while value per square foot ranks in the 91.3 percentile compared with nearby properties.

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

8.3
Very Good
With a solid 8.3 out of 10 overall, Lakeshore Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Lakeshore 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
  • Dishwasher

Floor plans

Spacious two bedroom units AVAILABLE NOW!2 bed2 bath1,100 sqft$1,695 /mo1 unit available

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Amenities for Lakeshore Apartments

Apartment Amenities

Dryer

Appliances

DishwasherGarbage Disposal
In-Unit LaundryRange
RefrigeratorStove

Building

Controlled Access

Grounds

Cabana

Services

Controlled Mail Room
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

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Applicants

One-time.

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Dog Policy

Not allowed

Cat Policy

Not allowed

No pets allowed.

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About Lakeshore Apartments

HomeApartments in Tacoma Lakeshore Apartments

Welcome to Lakeshore 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 and 512 as well as an array of incredible shopping and popular dining options. Lakeshore’s charming community offers spacious one, two and three-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 Lakeshore 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.
8.3
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.3 out of 10 overall, Lakeshore Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Lakeshore 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 Lakeshore 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.
Lakeshore 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·9A 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.
Lakeshore Apartments goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including cabana. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, Lakeshore Apartments receives one of the highest amenities scores.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Lakeshore 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 Lakeshore 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.
Lakeshore 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 Lakeshore Apartments compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

More space
The 2-bedroom is 175 sqft larger than other listings nearby
Dishwasher
Dishwasher available in kitchen

Considerations

Greater distance from middle schools
The nearest middle school is farther than 1 mile away
Greater distance from grade schools
The nearest elementary school is farther than 1 mile away
Grow a garden indoors
A balcony, backyard, or shared outdoor space isn't available
Lacks images
Fewer than 10 photos available for this location

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Rent trends in Tacoma

2-bedroom apartments at Lakeshore Apartments cost about 5% less than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Tacoma.

Median rents as of Jul 18 2026.
Tacoma
A table of studio rental data trends in Tacoma
MonthMedian Rent
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$1,198
July 2026$1,195

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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 Lakeshore Apartments

Christensen Elementary School

10232 barnes ln

tacoma, WA, 98444

PK, K-5Public
C

Clover Park Early Learning Program

10202 earley ave sw

lakewood, WA, 98499

PKPublic

BETHEL HOPE EARLY LEARNING CENTER

214 167th st s

spanaway, WA, 98387

PK, KPublic

Willard Early Learning Center

3201 s d st

tacoma, WA, 98418

PKPublic

Bethel Virtual Academy

7319 eustis hunt rd

spanaway, WA, 98387

K-12Public
C-
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Getting around Tacoma near 9615 18th Ave S #A1

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.

Transit

2/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.

Points of interest for 9615 18th Ave S #A1, Tacoma

Groceries

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

Shopping

4/10
Some shops within walking distance

Cafes

4/10
Few or no cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

5/10
Some restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

5/10
At least one elementary school within a 30-minute walk

High schools

0/10
No high schools within a 30-minute walk

Parks

4/10
Limited amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

2/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

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