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Mckinley Apartments
3405 McKinley Ave,
Tacoma,
WA
98404
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About Mckinley Apartments
Mckinley Apartments offers a blend of quality and comfort. Based in Tacoma's 98404 Zip code, living here offers plenty of nearby experiences. The leasing team is ready for you to come by to check us out. Be sure to come for a visit to check out the current floorplan options. Come see Mckinley Apartments today.
Mckinley Apartments is an apartment community located in Pierce County and the 98404 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Tacoma School District attendance zone.
3405 McKinley Ave,
Tacoma,
WA
98404
Eastside is one of the city’s most affordable neighborhoods on the rise. This up-and-coming neighborhood has something for every taste and lifestyle with affordable to mid-range single-family houses, townhomes, and apartments available for rent. Many of the hillside rentals have great views of the city and of Mount Rainier as well.
Renters enjoy Eastside’s convenient location that allows for easy access to all points in the city. Commuters can hop onto Interstate 5, Interstate 705, or Highway 7 to go to work in Downtown Tacoma or Seattle. Meandering Swan Creek Park and McKinley Park provide outdoor enthusiasts with numerous walking trails for recreation and exercise. Residents can pick fresh blueberries at Charlotte’s Blueberry Park just south of the neighborhood. Eastside Tacoma has numerous bars and restaurants that attract people from all over the city but residents also enjoy going into Downtown Tacoma for more dining and entertainment options, which is only five miles away.
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Average Prices by Area
Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.
| Eastside | Tacoma, WA | |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,248 | $1,256 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,213 | $1,493 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,334 | $1,801 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,563 | $2,213 |
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 11 min | 5.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 14 min | 6.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 14 min | 7.7 mi |
Mckinley Apartments is within 3 minutes or 1.9 miles from UW Tacoma. It is also near University of Puget Sound and Tacoma Community College.
Schools
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
475 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
575 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,578 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades PK-12
Nearby
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Transportation options available in Tacoma include South 25Th, located 1.3 miles from Mckinley Apartments. Mckinley Apartments is near Seattle-Tacoma International, located 20.8 miles or 33 minutes away.
| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 2 min | 1.3 mi |
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Drive: | 4 min | 2.0 mi |
| Drive: | 4 min | 2.2 mi | |
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.5 mi |
| Drive: | 5 min | 2.5 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Walk: | 16 min | 0.8 mi |
| Drive: | 9 min | 5.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 13 min | 8.3 mi | |
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Olympia-Lacey Amtrak Station
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Drive: | 46 min | 29.3 mi |
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Drive: | 42 min | 31.3 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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Seattle-Tacoma International
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Drive: | 33 min | 20.8 mi |
Walkability Near Mckinley Apartments
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
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 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
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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 Mckinley Apartments.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 11 min | 0.6 mi | |
| Walk: | 17 min | 0.9 mi | |
| Walk: | 20 min | 1.0 mi |
Mckinley Apartments has 3 shopping centers within 1.0 miles, which is about a 20-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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Swan Creek Park
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.8 mi |
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Children's Museum of Tacoma
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.4 mi |
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Foss Waterway Seaport
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Drive: | 6 min | 2.7 mi |
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Seymour Botanical Conservatory
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Drive: | 6 min | 3.1 mi |
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Tacoma Nature Center
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Drive: | 9 min | 4.5 mi |
Mckinley Apartments has 5 parks within 4.5 miles, including Swan Creek Park, Children's Museum of Tacoma, and Foss Waterway Seaport.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 5 min | 2.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 14 min | 9.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 16 min | 9.1 mi |
Mckinley Apartments has 3 hospitals within 9.1 miles, the nearest is St. Joseph Medical Center which is 2.4 miles away and a 5 minute drive.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 18 min | 10.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 20 min | 12.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 35 min | 17.9 mi |
Mckinley Apartments has 3 military bases within 17.9 miles, the nearest is McChord Air Force Base which is 10.4 miles away and a 18 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.
3405 McKinley Ave
Tacoma, WA 98404