Rook
1502 Fawcett Ave,
Tacoma, WA 98402
$1,495 - $3,725
Studio - 2 Beds
University of Puget Sound
Tacoma, WA
University of Puget Sound - Tacoma, WA Area Guide
Once a Logger, always a Logger!
UPS
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Puget Sound
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Loggers
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Private
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Methodist
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Intimate
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Transformative
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Independent
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Welcoming
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Scenic
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Founded in 1888 by the United Methodist Church, the University of Puget Sound is the only independent national undergraduate liberal arts college in western Washington. With a selection of academic programs in over 50 fields of study, Puget Sound maintains a strong commitment to teaching excellence, scholarly engagement, and fruitful student-faculty interaction.
Located in Tacoma’s residential North End neighborhood, the UPS campus is accessible to a wide variety of apartments, houses, and condos available for rent in New Tacoma, Hilltop, Stadium District, and Downtown Tacoma in addition to North End. UPS boasts convenience to the Sounder Commuter Rail, Tacoma Link Light Rail, and Seattle Central Link Light Rail as well as Interstates 5 and 705.
NCAA Division III Logger athletics, more than 100 student organizations, activities, Puget Sound Outdoors trips, theatrical performances, concerts, art exhibits, and civic engagement opportunities shape the campus experience at Puget Sound. Tacoma, known as the City of Destiny, is home to a mixture of low-key cafes, highbrow art museums, and laidback music venues. Outdoor activities are especially prevalent with access to Mount Rainier, rainforests, and the ocean. Downtown Seattle is less than an hour’s drive away as well.
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Tacoma, WA is $1,248 for a studio, $1,488 for one bedroom, $1,795 for two bedrooms, and $2,200 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Tacoma has increased by 1.5% in the past year.
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Studio
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420 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,248/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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645 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,488/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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935 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,795/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,167 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,200/month
Average Rent
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly University of Puget Sound - Tacoma, WA (University) is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
70
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
Daily Essentials
University of Puget Sound - Tacoma, WA (University) offers all daily essentials, but they’re limited to a few main areas.
Supermarket Within a 10 Minute Walk
Groceries
80
/ 100
Good Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
60
/ 100
Fair Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
50
/ 100
Fair Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
50
/ 100
Recreation
University of Puget Sound - Tacoma, WA (University) provides green space and wellness resources in certain areas.
Large Amount of Park Space Nearby
Parks
60
/ 100
Limited Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby
Wellness
30
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in University of Puget Sound - Tacoma, WA (University) from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Vibrant Atmosphere at Times
Vibrancy
40
/ 100
Fair Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
40
/ 100
Not Noisy
Quiet Score
90
/ 100
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Schools
Katherine G. Johnson Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
559 Students
Public
Grades K-5
630 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
517 Students
Browns Point Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
434 Students
Public
Grades K-5
401 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
720 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
659 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
565 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
694 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
586 Students
Science And Math Institute (SAMi)
Public
Grades 9-12
610 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
879 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,571 Students
School of Industrial Design Engineering And Art (iDEA)
Public
Grades 9-12
420 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
997 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Seymour Botanical Conservatory
- Tacoma Nature Center
- Children's Museum of Tacoma
- Ruston Way Park
- Foss Waterway Seaport
Transit / Subway
Military Bases
Airports
- Seattle-Tacoma International
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