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Oakes St. Apartments
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Oakes St. Apartments
614 S Oakes St,
Tacoma,
WA
98405
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About Oakes St. Apartments
At Oakes St. Apartments, find your new home. The community staff will assist you in finding the perfect place to live. Come by to view the available floorplans. This community has a unique selection of amenities and features including: high-speed internet access, smoke free options, and convenient on-site parking options. Come see Oakes St. Apartments today.
Oakes St. Apartments is an apartment community located in Pierce County and the 98405 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Tacoma School District attendance zone.
Community Amenities
- Laundry Facilities
Apartment Features
- High Speed Internet Access
- Air Conditioning
- Smoke Free
- Wheelchair Accessible (Rooms)
614 S Oakes St,
Tacoma,
WA
98405
Nestled along Puget Sound, Tacoma is a seaside city ideally located about halfway between Seattle and Olympia with about 30 miles to both. The city is actually named for Mount Rainier, which was originally called Takhoma. If you are looking at apartments in Tacoma, consider Central Tacoma -- it is located on the west side of Downtown, directly south of the University of Puget Sound. Central Tacoma is home to Cheney Stadium and several golf courses.
Life is easy in Central Tacoma -- Tacoma was named one of the most livable cities in the nation. It is also one of the most pedestrian-friendly, and it is home to Washington State's first electric light rail service. As for culture, Tacoma is home to the most museums in the state.
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Average Prices by Area
Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.
| Central | Tacoma, WA | |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,490 | $1,256 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,776 | $1,493 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,877 | $1,801 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,861 | $2,213 |
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 2.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 8 min | 3.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 14 min | 6.9 mi |
Oakes St. Apartments is within 4 minutes or 1.2 miles from University of Puget Sound. It is also near UW Tacoma and Tacoma Community College.
Schools
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
276 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
524 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
587 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades PK-12
694 Students
Nearby
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Transportation options available in Tacoma include 6Th Ave, located 0.9 mile from Oakes St. Apartments. Oakes St. Apartments is near Seattle-Tacoma International, located 24.0 miles or 39 minutes away.
| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 18 min | 0.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 2 min | 1.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.8 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 7 min | 3.4 mi |
| Drive: | 9 min | 4.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 14 min | 8.1 mi | |
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Olympia-Lacey Amtrak Station
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Drive: | 47 min | 29.6 mi |
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Drive: | 48 min | 34.5 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Airports | Distance | ||
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Seattle-Tacoma International
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Drive: | 39 min | 24.0 mi |
Walkability Near Oakes St. 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
70
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Fairly Drivable
Drivability
50
/ 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
Active
Soundscore™
72
/ 100
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 Oakes St. Apartments.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 7 min | 0.4 mi | |
| Walk: | 7 min | 0.4 mi | |
| Walk: | 10 min | 0.5 mi |
Oakes St. Apartments has 3 shopping centers within 0.5 mile, which is about a 10-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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Seymour Botanical Conservatory
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.4 mi |
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Children's Museum of Tacoma
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.7 mi |
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Tacoma Nature Center
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.1 mi |
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Foss Waterway Seaport
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.5 mi |
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Ruston Way Park
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Drive: | 8 min | 2.8 mi |
Oakes St. Apartments has 5 parks within 2.8 miles, including Seymour Botanical Conservatory, Children's Museum of Tacoma, and Tacoma Nature Center.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 15 min | 9.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 19 min | 11.4 mi |
Oakes St. Apartments has 3 hospitals within 11.4 miles, the nearest is St. Joseph Medical Center which is 1.8 miles away and a 4 minute drive.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 19 min | 10.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 22 min | 12.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 36 min | 18.1 mi |
Oakes St. Apartments has 3 military bases within 18.1 miles, the nearest is McChord Air Force Base which is 10.7 miles away and a 19 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.
614 S Oakes St
Tacoma, WA 98405