Ellyson Apartment Homes
2201 104th St S,
Tacoma, WA 98444
$1,495 - $2,500
1-3 Beds
Los Altos Apartments
5412-5426 S Steele St,
Tacoma,
WA
98409
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Bedrooms
2 bd
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Bathrooms
1 ba
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Square Feet
900 sq ft
Los Altos Apartments
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Highlights
- Walk-In Closets
- Balcony
- Property Manager on Site
- Patio
About Los Altos Apartments
Known for its world-renowned glass art, Tacoma's vibrant urban core is alive with culture. Find yourself surrounded by creativity and city sophistication when you eat, shop and stroll Tacoma's downtown. The friendly city inspires many to celebrate the melding of old and new. Explore the city's particular affinity for classic cars of yesteryear. Step into historic theaters to enjoy the latest in performing arts.
Los Altos Apartments is an apartment community located in Pierce County and the 98409 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Tacoma School District attendance zone.
Unique Features
- Additional Storage Available
- Built-In Mirrored Vanity
- Smoke-Free Community
- Territorial Views -select homes
- Updated Interiors
Community Amenities
- Package Service
- Property Manager on Site
- Playground
Apartment Features
- Smoke Free
- Walk-In Closets
- Balcony
- Patio
5412-5426 S Steele St,
Tacoma,
WA
98409
Located just a few miles southwest of Downtown Tacoma, South Tacoma is a suburban neighborhood brimming with affordable apartments, townhomes, and houses available for rent. In addition to quiet neighborhoods covered in lush greenery, South Tacoma residents enjoy quick access to Tacoma Mall, which sits in the northeastern portion of the community.
There are plenty of great spots to bask in the outdoors close to home, from Wapato Park to Cheney Stadium, home of the Tacoma Rainiers. South Tacoma is especially popular with commuters for its proximity to Highway 16, Interstate 5, and the Sounder Train’s Sounder South line.
Learn more about living in South Tacoma
Average Prices by Area
Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.
| South Tacoma | Tacoma, WA | |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,329 | $1,256 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,400 | $1,493 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,762 | $1,801 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,093 | $2,213 |
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 8 min | 3.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 8 min | 3.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 10 min | 4.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 12 min | 4.9 mi |
Los Altos Apartments is within 8 minutes or 3.9 miles from Clover Park Technical College. It is also near UW Tacoma and University of Puget Sound.
Schools
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
389 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
436 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
587 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades PK-12
281 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
134 Students
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 3.5 miles from Los Altos Apartments. Los Altos Apartments is near Seattle-Tacoma International, located 24.6 miles or 38 minutes away.
| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 7 min | 3.5 mi |
| Drive: | 9 min | 3.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 9 min | 4.2 mi | |
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Drive: | 9 min | 4.2 mi |
| Drive: | 9 min | 4.4 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.3 mi | |
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Drive: | 8 min | 3.8 mi |
| Drive: | 8 min | 4.9 mi | |
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Olympia-Lacey Amtrak Station
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Drive: | 41 min | 25.9 mi |
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Drive: | 47 min | 35.1 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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Seattle-Tacoma International
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Drive: | 38 min | 24.6 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
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 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™
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Traffic
-Airport
-Businesses
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HowLoud What is a Sound Score Rating? A Sound Score Rating aggregates noise caused by vehicle traffic, airplane traffic and local sources. How It WorksTime and distance from Los Altos Apartments.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 8 min | 0.4 mi | |
| Walk: | 12 min | 0.7 mi | |
| Walk: | 16 min | 0.8 mi |
Los Altos Apartments has 3 shopping centers within 0.8 mile, which is about a 16-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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Chambers Creek Regional Park
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Drive: | 6 min | 2.9 mi |
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Wards Lake Park
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Drive: | 6 min | 3.2 mi |
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Tacoma Nature Center
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Drive: | 8 min | 3.6 mi |
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Chambers Creek Regional Park
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Drive: | 8 min | 3.7 mi |
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Seeley Lake Park
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Drive: | 8 min | 4.5 mi |
Los Altos Apartments has 5 parks within 4.5 miles, including Wards Lake Park, Chambers Creek Regional Park, and Tacoma Nature Center.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 8 min | 3.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 9 min | 5.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 19 min | 14.1 mi |
Los Altos Apartments has 3 hospitals within 14.1 miles, the nearest is St. Joseph Medical Center which is 3.7 miles away and a 8 minute drive.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 13 min | 7.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 15 min | 9.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 29 min | 14.5 mi |
Los Altos Apartments has 3 military bases within 14.5 miles, the nearest is McChord Air Force Base which is 7.0 miles away and a 13 minute drive.
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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.
5412-5426 S Steele St
Tacoma, WA 98409