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Washington Pierce County Tacoma Eastside Chelsea Apartments

Chelsea Apartments

3315 McKinley Ave, Tacoma, WA 98404 Leasing Office: 1655 11th Ave, Milton, WA 98354

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  • Monthly Rent

    $1,099 - $1,395

  • Bedrooms

    Studio - 1 bd

  • Bathrooms

    1 ba

  • Square Feet

    425 - 450 sq ft

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UNDER NEW OWNERSHIP NEWLY RENOVATED Charming apartment complex with a total of 10 studio, 1 bathroom apartments and 10 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom apartments. Located in Tacoma's Mckinley District near I-5. Minutes from the Tacoma Dome, University of Washington's Tacoma Campus, Downtown Tacoma, Lincoln International Business District and the Tacoma Mall. We have responsive maintenance and management teams. The available studio apartments have been renovated since the previous residents - Be the first to enjoy the upgrades such as new vinyl flooring and quartz countertops! Studio apartments are in a 1-story building. The laundry room with 2 washers and 2 dryers is next to this building. Across the courtyard is a 2-story building with 1-bedroom apartments. Property is non-smoking and cat-friendly.

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  • One-Time Move-In Fees
  • Application Fee
    Waived for the current June special!!
    $33
  • Pet Deposit - Refundable
    $150
  • Security Deposit Refundable
    $350

Pet policies are negotiable.

  • Cats Allowed
  • Monthly pet rent
    $35
  • One time Fee
    $0
  • Pet deposit
    $0
  • Weight limit
    35 lb
  • Pet Limit
    2
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Lease Options

  • 6 - 12 Month Leases

Property Information

  • Built in 1964
  • 20 units/2 stories

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About Chelsea Apartments

UNDER NEW OWNERSHIP NEWLY RENOVATED Charming apartment complex with a total of 10 studio, 1 bathroom apartments and 10 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom apartments. Located in Tacoma's Mckinley District near I-5. Minutes from the Tacoma Dome, University of Washington's Tacoma Campus, Downtown Tacoma, Lincoln International Business District and the Tacoma Mall. We have responsive maintenance and management teams. The available studio apartments have been renovated since the previous residents - Be the first to enjoy the upgrades such as new vinyl flooring and quartz countertops! Studio apartments are in a 1-story building. The laundry room with 2 washers and 2 dryers is next to this building. Across the courtyard is a 2-story building with 1-bedroom apartments. Property is non-smoking and cat-friendly.

Chelsea Apartments is an apartment community located in Pierce County and the 98404 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Tacoma attendance zone.

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Property Address: 3315 McKinley Ave, Tacoma, WA 98404
Leasing Office: 1655 11th Ave, Milton, WA 98354
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Language: English
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  • Monday - Friday, By Appointment
  • Saturday & Sunday, Closed

Community Amenities

  • Laundry Facilities
  • Trash Pickup - Curbside
  • Courtyard
  • Private Bathroom

Apartment Features

High Speed Internet Access

Refrigerator

Smoke Free

Breakfast Nook

  • High Speed Internet Access
  • Heating
  • Smoke Free
  • Cable Ready
  • Kitchen
  • Oven
  • Range
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast Nook
  • Quartz Countertops
  • Vinyl Flooring
  • Window Coverings
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Amenities
  • Laundry Facilities
  • Trash Pickup - Curbside
  • Courtyard
  • Private Bathroom
  • High Speed Internet Access
  • Heating
  • Smoke Free
  • Cable Ready
  • Kitchen
  • Oven
  • Range
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast Nook
  • Quartz Countertops
  • Vinyl Flooring
  • Window Coverings
Expenses
Recurring
Cat Rent $35
One-Time
Cat Fee $0
Office Hours
Monday By Appointment
Tuesday By Appointment
Wednesday By Appointment
Thursday By Appointment
Friday By Appointment
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed
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City - Tacoma

Known as the City of Destiny, Tacoma sits on Commencement Bay in the southern portion of Puget Sound. Just minutes from Seattle, Tacoma is the birthplace of internationally-acclaimed glass artist Dale Chihuly. His work is spotted throughout the city, especially the Chihuly Bridge of Glass at the Museum of Glass, a 500-foot-long pedestrian overpass linking the Museum of Glass to Downtown Tacoma. You can create your own work of blown glass at the Tacoma Glassblowing Studio.

In addition to its creative culture, Tacoma offers residents and visitors access to world-renowned museums, unique venues, and outdoor recreation. Explore the rotating exhibits at LeMay-America’s Car Museum, Tacoma Art Museum, and Washington State History Museum. Grab a drink at Bob’s Java Jive or Dorky’s Bar Arcade before you head to a performance at Rialto Theater or the Tacoma Dome. Peruse the shops at Tacoma Mall and B & I Shopping Center. Take a hike, visit the zoo, and rent kayaks in Point Defiance Park.

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Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
UW Tacoma
Drive: 3 min 1.7 mi
University of Puget Sound
Drive: 11 min 5.1 mi
Tacoma Community College
Drive: 14 min 5.8 mi
Clover Park Technical College
Drive: 14 min 7.7 mi
Chelsea Apartments is within 3 minutes or 1.7 miles from UW Tacoma. It is also near University of Puget Sound and Tacoma Community College.
Schools
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Blix Elementary
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
475 Students
Attendance Zone
Stewart Middle School
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
627 Students
Attendance Zone
Lincoln High School
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,578 Students
Attendance Zone
Grace Christian Academy
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades PK-12
Nearby
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Transportation

Transportation options available in Tacoma include S 25Th, located 1.0 mile from Chelsea Apartments. Chelsea Apartments is near Seattle-Tacoma International, located 20.7 miles or 33 minutes away.

Transit / Subway Distance
Transit / Subway Distance
S 25Th
Walk: 19 min 1.0 mi
Union Station/South 19Th
Drive: 3 min 1.4 mi
Convention Center
Drive: 4 min 1.8 mi
Commerce Street Station
Drive: 4 min 2.0 mi
St Joseph
Drive: 5 min 2.3 mi
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Tacoma
Walk: 15 min 0.8 mi
South Tacoma Station
Drive: 9 min 5.1 mi
Puyallup Station
Drive: 14 min 7.7 mi
Puyallup Station
Drive: 14 min 7.7 mi
Lakewood Station
Drive: 14 min 8.7 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
Seattle-Tacoma International
Drive: 33 min 20.7 mi
Somewhat Walkable
69
Walk Score®
Out of 100
You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.
Minimal Transit
0
Transit Score®
Out of 100
Bikeable
53
Bike Score®
Out of 100
While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.
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Time and distance from Chelsea Apartments.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
McKinley Market Place
Walk: 12 min 0.6 mi
Freighthouse Square
Walk: 17 min 0.9 mi
38th & Pacific Retail
Drive: 2 min 1.1 mi
Chelsea Apartments has 3 shopping centers within 1.1 miles, which is about a 2-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Swan Creek Park
Drive: 5 min 1.8 mi
Children's Museum of Tacoma
Drive: 5 min 2.3 mi
Foss Waterway Seaport
Drive: 6 min 2.5 mi
Seymour Botanical Conservatory
Drive: 6 min 2.9 mi
Tacoma Nature Center
Drive: 9 min 4.3 mi
Chelsea Apartments has 5 parks within 4.3 miles, including Swan Creek Park, Children's Museum of Tacoma, and Foss Waterway Seaport.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
St. Joseph Medical Center
Drive: 5 min 2.2 mi
St. Francis Community Hospital
Drive: 14 min 9.2 mi
St. Clare Hospital
Drive: 14 min 9.5 mi
Chelsea Apartments has 3 hospitals within 9.5 miles, the nearest is St. Joseph Medical Center which is 2.2 miles away and a 5 minute drive.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
McChord Air Force Base
Drive: 18 min 10.8 mi
Camp Murray Washington
Drive: 21 min 13.0 mi
Fort Lewis
Drive: 35 min 18.3 mi
Chelsea Apartments has 3 military bases within 18.3 miles, the nearest is McChord Air Force Base which is 10.8 miles away and a 18 minute drive.
 
 

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11/28/22
Terrible apartment and a sketchy part of town

This place is overpriced and terrible in quality. The unit I stayed in was moldy, with broken appliances and a bad water system. They shut water off at random times and never gave notice. Homeless people would gather near the parking lot and management did not handle any situation properly. Would not recommend to anyone.

5/6/22
I’m gonna recommend you pass this one up

The place was full of mold, adjourned with leaky ceilings that weren’t apparent at the time of move in (spoiler: they painted over it). This place is bottom of the barrel, located in a horrible spot, with horrendous parking.

9/8/21
Mold and flooding

Stayed here less than 3 months and there was a flood from upstairs that flooded our entire apartment downstairs, including the neighbors. Its developed mold and they have not done anything to clean it for us. We’re stuck in a contract but definitely will be moving soon. Cheap is not always better.

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Chelsea Apartments has studios to one bedroom with rent ranges from $1,099/mo. to $1,395/mo.

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Chelsea Apartments is in Eastside in the city of Tacoma. Here you’ll find three shopping centers within 1.1 miles of the property. Five parks are within 4.3 miles, including Swan Creek Park, Children's Museum of Tacoma, and Foss Waterway Seaport.

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