Gibson Gardens
5001 Pacific Ave,
Tacoma,
WA
98408
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253-447-6536
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Monthly Rent
$1,945 - $2,075
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Bedrooms
2 bd
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Bathrooms
2 ba
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Square Feet
984 sq ft
Gibson Gardens
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Video Tours Available! Upscale Garden Living! Our Impressive Community is Located in the Heart of Tacoma. With impeccably maintained grounds, apartment homes and community areas are just a start to the fantastic features you'll find at Gibson Gardens! Start your day with a continental breakfast, enjoy lush landscaping and the tranquil pond, walk through the gardens, or take part in one of our many community social events. Located in the heart of Tacoma, Gibson Gardens is central to the Tacoma waterfront, downtown Tacoma dining and museums, golf courses, the Tacoma Mall, and major Hospitals. We look forward to seeing you soon! We know you're going to love it!
Highlights
- Waterfront
- Media Center/Movie Theatre
- Deck
- Planned Social Activities
- Controlled Access
- Fenced Lot
- Fireplace
- Dog Park
- Gated
Pricing & Floor Plans
2 Bedroom, 1.75 Bath
$1,945 – $2,045
2 Beds
2 Baths
984 Sq Ft
2 Available units
Unit
Base Price
Sq Ft
Availability
Unit Details
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Unit 211price $1,945square feet 984availibility Now
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Unit 221price $2,045square feet 984availibility Now
2 bedroom 1.75 bath
$2,045 – $2,075
2 Beds
2 Baths
984 Sq Ft
2 Bedroom, 1.75 Bath
$1,945 – $2,045
2 Beds
2 Baths
984 Sq Ft
2 Available units
Unit
Base Price
Sq Ft
Availability
Unit Details
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Unit 211price $1,945square feet 984availibility Now
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Unit 221price $2,045square feet 984availibility Now
2 bedroom 1.75 bath
$2,045 – $2,075
2 Beds
2 Baths
984 Sq Ft
* Price shown is base rent. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out.View Fees and Policies for details.
Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.
* Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.
Fees and Policies
The fees listed below are community-provided and may exclude utilities or add-ons. All payments are made directly to the property and are non-refundable unless otherwise specified. Use the Cost Calculator to determine costs based on your needs.
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Utilities & Essentials
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Water, Sewer, and Garbage1 bedrooms: $80.00 per month 2 bedrooms $100.00 per month Charged per unit.$80 / mo
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One-Time Basics
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Due at Application
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Application Fee Per ApplicantCharged per applicant.$55
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Due at Move-In
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Administrative FeeCharged per unit.$1,250
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Due at Application
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Dogs
Max of 2
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Cats
Max of 2
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Covered
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Surface Lot
Property Fee Disclaimer: Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.
Details
Lease Options
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12 - 24 Month Leases
Property Information
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Built in 2001
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122 units/4 stories
Matterport 3D Tour
About Gibson Gardens
Video Tours Available! Upscale Garden Living! Our Impressive Community is Located in the Heart of Tacoma. With impeccably maintained grounds, apartment homes and community areas are just a start to the fantastic features you'll find at Gibson Gardens! Start your day with a continental breakfast, enjoy lush landscaping and the tranquil pond, walk through the gardens, or take part in one of our many community social events. Located in the heart of Tacoma, Gibson Gardens is central to the Tacoma waterfront, downtown Tacoma dining and museums, golf courses, the Tacoma Mall, and major Hospitals. We look forward to seeing you soon! We know you're going to love it!
Gibson Gardens is an apartment community located in Pierce County and the 98408 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Tacoma School District attendance zone.
Unique Features
- Activities Room
- Activity Room
- Grocery Shuttle
- Craft Room
- Raised Garden Beds
- Garden
- Electric Fireplaces In Every Unit
- Gym
- Optional Dinner Service
- Resident Mobile App
- Resident Outings
- Complimentary Continental Breakfast
- Library
- Screened In Balconies/decks
- Trips To Grocery Stores
Community Amenities
Fitness Center
Elevator
Clubhouse
Controlled Access
Recycling
Grill
Gated
Key Fob Entry
Property Services
- Controlled Access
- Maintenance on site
- Property Manager on Site
- Trash Pickup - Curbside
- Recycling
- Renters Insurance Program
- Grocery Service
- Meal Service
- Planned Social Activities
- Public Transportation
- Key Fob Entry
Shared Community
- Elevator
- Clubhouse
- Lounge
- Multi Use Room
- Breakfast/Coffee Concierge
Fitness & Recreation
- Fitness Center
- Gameroom
- Media Center/Movie Theatre
Outdoor Features
- Gated
- Fenced Lot
- Courtyard
- Grill
- Picnic Area
- Waterfront
- Pond
- Dog Park
Apartment Features
Washer/Dryer
Dishwasher
Microwave
Refrigerator
Tub/Shower
Disposal
Ice Maker
Freezer
Indoor Features
- Washer/Dryer
- Heating
- Ceiling Fans
- Smoke Free
- Cable Ready
- Security System
- Trash Compactor
- Storage Space
- Tub/Shower
- Fireplace
- Handrails
- Sprinkler System
- Wheelchair Accessible (Rooms)
Kitchen Features & Appliances
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Ice Maker
- Pantry
- Kitchen
- Microwave
- Oven
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Freezer
Model Details
- Carpet
- Vinyl Flooring
- Dining Room
- Views
- Linen Closet
- Double Pane Windows
- Window Coverings
- Large Bedrooms
- Balcony
- Patio
- Deck
- Lawn
- Garden
5001 Pacific Ave,
Tacoma,
WA
98408
Living in Tacoma offers sweeping views of Mount Rainier and easy access to Puget Sound's waterfront. This port city features an array of housing options, from historic Craftsman homes in the North End to apartments in downtown. Point Defiance Park spans 700 acres, featuring beaches, hiking trails, and the Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium. The Stadium and Proctor Districts each offer local shops and restaurants within walkable neighborhoods. Current rental data shows average rents of $1,481 for one-bedroom apartments with a 1.93% annual increase.
The Museum of Glass, connected to downtown by the Bridge of Glass showcasing Dale Chihuly's works, anchors Tacoma's museum district. The University of Washington Tacoma campus occupies beautifully restored historic warehouses, while the Theatre District's Pantages Theater hosts performances throughout the year. The city's dining scene flourishes along 6th Avenue and in the Lincoln International District.
Learn more about living in Tacoma
Average Prices by Area
Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.
| Eastside | Tacoma, WA | |
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| Studio | $1,248 | $1,257 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,213 | $1,492 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,334 | $1,799 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,563 | $2,216 |
Amenities
- Controlled Access
- Maintenance on site
- Property Manager on Site
- Trash Pickup - Curbside
- Recycling
- Renters Insurance Program
- Grocery Service
- Meal Service
- Planned Social Activities
- Public Transportation
- Key Fob Entry
- Elevator
- Clubhouse
- Lounge
- Multi Use Room
- Breakfast/Coffee Concierge
- Gated
- Fenced Lot
- Courtyard
- Grill
- Picnic Area
- Waterfront
- Pond
- Dog Park
- Fitness Center
- Gameroom
- Media Center/Movie Theatre
- Activities Room
- Activity Room
- Grocery Shuttle
- Craft Room
- Raised Garden Beds
- Garden
- Electric Fireplaces In Every Unit
- Gym
- Optional Dinner Service
- Resident Mobile App
- Resident Outings
- Complimentary Continental Breakfast
- Library
- Screened In Balconies/decks
- Trips To Grocery Stores
- Washer/Dryer
- Heating
- Ceiling Fans
- Smoke Free
- Cable Ready
- Security System
- Trash Compactor
- Storage Space
- Tub/Shower
- Fireplace
- Handrails
- Sprinkler System
- Wheelchair Accessible (Rooms)
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Ice Maker
- Pantry
- Kitchen
- Microwave
- Oven
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Freezer
- Carpet
- Vinyl Flooring
- Dining Room
- Views
- Linen Closet
- Double Pane Windows
- Window Coverings
- Large Bedrooms
- Balcony
- Patio
- Deck
- Lawn
- Garden
Expenses
Recurring
Assigned Covered Parking
$50
Cat Rent
$25
Dog Rent
$25
One-Time
Cat Fee
$0
Cat Deposit
$250
Dog Fee
$0
Dog Deposit
$250
Office Hours
253-447-6536
| Monday | 8am - 5pm |
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| Tuesday | 8am - 5pm |
| Wednesday | 8am - 5pm |
| Thursday | 8am - 5pm |
| Friday | 8am - 5pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
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| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 5 min | 2.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 10 min | 5.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 11 min | 5.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 12 min | 5.9 mi |
Gibson Gardens is within 5 minutes or 2.7 miles from UW Tacoma. It is also near Pacific Lutheran University and Clover Park Technical College.
Schools
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
333 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
627 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,578 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades K-12
191 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades PK-12
Nearby
School data provided by
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Transportation options available in Tacoma include South 25Th, located 2.1 miles from Gibson Gardens. Gibson Gardens is near Seattle-Tacoma International, located 23.1 miles or 37 minutes away.
| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 4 min | 2.1 mi |
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.8 mi |
| Drive: | 5 min | 3.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 3.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 7 min | 3.7 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 4 min | 2.4 mi |
| Drive: | 6 min | 3.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 11 min | 6.4 mi | |
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Olympia-Lacey Amtrak Station
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Drive: | 44 min | 27.5 mi |
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Drive: | 46 min | 33.6 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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Seattle-Tacoma International
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Drive: | 37 min | 23.1 mi |
Getting Around
What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean?
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
How It Works
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean?
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
How It Works
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Soundscore™
75
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Traffic
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 6 min | 0.4 mi | |
| Walk: | 9 min | 0.5 mi | |
| Walk: | 17 min | 0.9 mi |
Gibson Gardens has 3 shopping centers within 0.9 mile, which is about a 17-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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Children's Museum of Tacoma
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Drive: | 6 min | 3.3 mi |
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Foss Waterway Seaport
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Drive: | 7 min | 3.5 mi |
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Swan Creek Park
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Drive: | 7 min | 3.6 mi |
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Seymour Botanical Conservatory
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Drive: | 7 min | 4.0 mi |
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Wards Lake Park
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Drive: | 9 min | 4.2 mi |
Gibson Gardens has 5 parks within 4.2 miles, including Swan Creek Park, Children's Museum of Tacoma, and Foss Waterway Seaport.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 6 min | 3.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 11 min | 7.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 17 min | 12.0 mi |
Gibson Gardens has 3 hospitals within 12.0 miles, the nearest is St. Joseph Medical Center which is 3.2 miles away and a 6 minute drive.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 16 min | 8.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 18 min | 10.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 32 min | 16.0 mi |
Gibson Gardens has 3 military bases within 16.0 miles, the nearest is McChord Air Force Base which is 8.5 miles away and a 16 minute drive.
Gibson Gardens Photos
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Gibson Gardens
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1BD, 1BA - 784SF
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Solarium
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Courtyard View
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Gibson Gardens
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Models
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom
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2 Bedroom Deluxe
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2 Bedroom. 1.75 Bath
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Does Gibson Gardens have in-unit laundry?
Gibson Gardens has units with in‑unit washers and dryers, making laundry day simple for residents.
What utilities are included in rent at Gibson Gardens?
Utilities are not included in rent. Residents should plan to set up and pay for all services separately.
Is parking available at Gibson Gardens?
Parking is available at Gibson Gardens. Fees may apply depending on the type of parking offered. Contact this property for details.
Which floor plans are available, and what are the price ranges?
Gibson Gardens has two-bedrooms available with rent ranges from $1,945/mo. to $2,075/mo.
Is Gibson Gardens pet-friendly?
Yes, Gibson Gardens welcomes pets. Breed restrictions, weight limits, and additional fees may apply. View this property's pet policy.
How much income do I need to rent at Gibson Gardens?
A good rule of thumb is to spend no more than 30% of your gross income on rent. Based on the lowest available rent of $1,945 for a two-bedrooms, you would need to earn about $77,800 per year to qualify. Want to double-check your budget? Calculate how much rent you can afford with our Rent Affordability Calculator.
Does Gibson Gardens have move-in specials?
Gibson Gardens is not currently offering any rent specials. Check back soon, as promotions change frequently.
Does Gibson Gardens offer Matterport 3D tours?
Yes! Gibson Gardens offers 1 Matterport 3D Tours. Explore different floor plans and see unit level details, all without leaving home.
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
What is a Sound Score Rating?
A Sound Score Rating aggregates noise caused by vehicle traffic, airplane traffic and local sources.
5001 Pacific Ave
Tacoma, WA 98408
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