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On-campus housing
Live on campus with other UW Tacoma students! Our housing is apartment-style, with full kitchens, bathrooms, and en-suite washer/dryers. There is fun programming and UW Tacoma Resident Assistants who live on-site. The on-campus housing is located directly on the UW Tacoma campus and allows for international students to live in the on-campus housing over the winter, spring and summer breaks.
On-campus housing is popular and fills up very quickly so be sure to visit the Residential Life and Housing website to learn more and apply early!
Graduate Students – Living at Court 17 apartments on campus will allow you the same proximity all of our other students enjoy. Court 17 offers unfurnished and furnished apartments for graduate students. You could share a two-bedroom apartment with one other graduate student, or live in a studio or one-bedroom apartment by yourself. Private studios and one-bedroom apartments are limited and in high demand.
Off-campus housing
If you are not planning to live in on-campus housing, or if on-campus housing is already full, there are many options for living off-campus.
Apartment Rentals around UW Tacoma
Many students rent apartments on their own. You can find a roommate to share the apartment and cut down on costs, or you can rent your own apartment. A “studio” apartment is suitable for a single person and contains a living/sleeping area, bathroom, and kitchen. Contact the management company for the apartment building directly to set up your lease. For international students who do not have a social security number or a U.S. co-signer, normally you provide first and last month's rent plus a deposit and submit a copy of your I-20.
| Apartment | Distance to UW Tacoma | Nearby shopping/groceries (approx.) | Official website & notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rook Apartments | ~0.3 mi (≈6-min walk/drive) | Stadium Center (0.4 mi), 817 Division Retail (0.5 mi), Freighthouse Square (1.4 mi) | Rook Apartments – Downtown Tacoma’s new social club with rooftop deck and social spaces. |
| Villaggio Apartment Homes | ~0.4 mi (≈6 min walk) | Three shopping centers within 1.4 mi | Villaggio Apartment Homes |
| Napoleon Apartment Homes | ~0.3 mi (≈6 min walk) | Three shopping centers within 1.4 mi | Napoleon Apartment Homes |
| Kōz on Market | ~0.2 mi (≈3 min walk) | Three shopping centers within 1.4 mi | Kōz on Market – Modern micro-apartments with community amenities. |
| Grand on Broadway | ~1.4 mi (≈3-min drive) | Stadium Center 0.4 mi, 817 Division Retail 0.5 mi, 6th & Sprague 1.2 mi | Grand on Broadway – Five-story building with 139 units, internet café, modern amenities. |
| Bella on Broadway | ~1.3 mi (≈3-min drive) | Stadium Center 0.5 mi, 817 Division Retail 0.6 mi, 6th & Sprague 1.2 mi | Bella on Broadway |
| Albers Mill Lofts | ~1.1 mi (≈3-min drive) | Freighthouse Square 0.7 mi; Stadium Center 2.1 mi; 817 Division Retail 2.1 mi | Albers Mill Lofts |
| Hanna Heights (North & South) | North Tower: ~1.2 mi; South Tower: ~0.5 mi | Stadium Center 0.5 mi–1.0 mi; 817 Division Retail 0.5 mi–1.0 mi | Hanna Heights – Towers in the Theater District with high ceilings, views, modern finishes. |
| Thea’s Landing | ~0.7 mi (≈12 min walk) | Freighthouse Square 0.8 mi; Stadium Center 1.9 mi; 817 Division Retail 1.9 mi | Thea’s Landing |
| Harmon Lofts | ~0.2 mi (≈3 min walk) | Freighthouse Square 1.1 mi; 38th & Pacific Retail 1.7 mi; Stadium Center 1.9 mi | |
| The Henry | Next door to campus | Downtown groceries and shops within a few blocks | The Henry |
| The Lex | Walking distance to campus | Stadium District groceries, Sounder Transit station nearby | The Lex – Transit-oriented location near dining, entertainment, and university. |
| 502 Estate | Streetcar to UW Tacoma in ~11 minutes | Markets, restaurants, hospitals in Stadium District | 502 Estate – Inclusive pricing, furnished rooms, mentorship, easy streetcar transport. |
| Aspire11 | Short ride via Hilltop District Station | Grocery stores, hospitals, shopping nearby | Aspire11 – Brand-new apartments with sauna, rooftop deck, theater. |
Furniture
If you do not have furniture, you can rent furniture through CORT. Student packages are available, and the furniture rental service can even deliver your furniture to your apartment and set it up before you arrive. This is a flyer with pricing (valid until 10/1/2022)
You can also buy your furniture; there are many stores in the area. One suggestion is to buy furniture from IKEA; the closest store is 18 miles from campus, and you can have the furniture delivered (and even assembled!) for an extra fee.
Husky2Husky Homeshare Program
Husky2Husky (H2H) is an innovative home-sharing program that offers affordable housing to UW Tacoma students by utilizing spare rooms in Tacoma residents' homes in exchange of rendered services. To learn more, visit the H2H website.
Hotels
You may want to consider booking a hotel for yourself or your family. Here are a few recommendations near campus:
- Holiday Inn Express Downtown Tacoma (across the street from campus): A double bed room is $129.50/night including, tax, free parking, and free breakfast (rate last checked on 12/11/18).
- Courtyard Marriott Hotel (one block from campus): Rooms are approximately $138/night.
- Hotel Murano (two blocks from campus): Rooms are approximately $189/night.
Yammer Communities
Yammer is an online community where students can make posts. Students may find these housing related communities helpful:
- UW Tacoma Roommate Finder
- UW Tacoma Housing: Room Swap Message Board
- UW Tacoma Online Garage Sale
To access, log in using your UW NetID and password. https://web.yammer.com/main/org/cloud.washington.edu/discover-groups/recommended
Disclaimer: International Student Services and Scholar (ISSS) does not endorse any off-campus entities. ISSS is not responsible for the contents of any linked sites or services provided by off-campus entities.
