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Paddington Place

2540 S 42nd St, Tacoma, WA 98409 Leasing Office: 7809 Pacific Ave, Tacoma, WA 98408

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  • Total Monthly Price

    $1,630

  • Bedrooms

    1 bd

  • Bathrooms

    1 ba

  • Square Feet

    620 - 670 sq ft

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Welcome to Paddington Place, located in the vibrant city of Tacoma, WA. Our thoughtfully designed apartments offer a range of amenities to enhance your living experience. Each unit comes equipped with a washer/dryer, dishwasher, cooktop/oven, microwave, and refrigerator, making everyday tasks a breeze. With secure access, you can have peace of mind knowing that your safety is our top priority. The spacious pantry provides ample storage space for all your culinary needs. For those who enjoy cycling, our bike storage area ensures that your bike is kept secure and easily accessible. Take advantage of our picnic area, perfect for enjoying outdoor meals or simply relaxing in the fresh air. With reserved parking, you'll never have to worry about finding a spot when you come home. At Paddington Place, we strive to provide a comfortable and convenient living environment for all our residents. Come and experience the best of apartment living in Tacoma, WA.

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Highlights

  • Yard
  • Pet Play Area
  • Controlled Access
  • Fenced Lot
  • Dog Park
  • Gated
  • Picnic Area
  • Hardwood Floors

Pricing & Floor Plans

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* Price shown is total price based on community-supplied monthly required fees. 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.

  • Utilities & Essentials
    • Utilities Monthly Fee
      Charged per unit.
      $120 / mo
    • Community Fee
      Charged per unit.
      $15 / mo
  • One-Time Basics
    • Due at Move-In
      • Administration Fee
        Charged per unit.
        $250
  • Dogs
    • Pet Deposit
      Max of 2. Charged per unit.
      $300
    • Monthly Pet Fee
      Max of 2. Charged per pet.
      $50 / mo
    25 lbs. Weight Limit, Spayed/Neutered
  • Cats
    • Pet Deposit
      Max of 2. Charged per unit.
      $300
    • Monthly Pet Fee
      Max of 2. Charged per pet.
      $50 / mo
    0 lbs. Weight Limit, Spayed/Neutered
  • Parking
    • Parking Fee
      Max of 1. Charged per unit.
      $50 / mo
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  • Storage Unit
    • Storage Fee
      Charged per unit.
      $50 / mo

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Details

Lease Options

  • 12 mo

Property Information

  • Built in 2019
  • 30 units/3 stories

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About Paddington Place

Welcome to Paddington Place, located in the vibrant city of Tacoma, WA. Our thoughtfully designed apartments offer a range of amenities to enhance your living experience. Each unit comes equipped with a washer/dryer, dishwasher, cooktop/oven, microwave, and refrigerator, making everyday tasks a breeze. With secure access, you can have peace of mind knowing that your safety is our top priority. The spacious pantry provides ample storage space for all your culinary needs. For those who enjoy cycling, our bike storage area ensures that your bike is kept secure and easily accessible. Take advantage of our picnic area, perfect for enjoying outdoor meals or simply relaxing in the fresh air. With reserved parking, you'll never have to worry about finding a spot when you come home. At Paddington Place, we strive to provide a comfortable and convenient living environment for all our residents. Come and experience the best of apartment living in Tacoma, WA.

Paddington Place 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

  • 24/7 Maintenance
  • Bike Storage
  • Cooktop Stove Oven
  • Cooktop/Oven
  • Dishwashwer
  • Dog Park
  • electric heat
  • Keypad Security Gate Entry
  • Online Payments
  • Picnic Benches
  • Private Community Park
  • Professional Management
  • Reserved Parking
  • Resident
  • Resident App
  • Secure Access
  • Security Cameras
  • Storage Units
  • Stove/Oven Range
  • With Payment of Fee: Water/Sewer/Garbage

Contact

Property Address: 2540 S 42nd St, Tacoma, WA 98409
Leasing Office: 7809 Pacific Ave, Tacoma, WA 98408
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Language: English
Open 9am - 4pm Today
  • Monday - Friday, 9am - 4pm
  • Saturday & Sunday, Closed
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Self-Guided Tours Available

This community supports self-guided tours that offer prospective residents the ability to enter, tour, and exit the property without staff assistance. Contact the property for more details.

Community Amenities

Controlled Access

Recycling

Gated

Key Fob Entry

  • Controlled Access
  • Video Patrol
  • 24 Hour Access
  • Recycling
  • Renters Insurance Program
  • Online Services
  • Pet Play Area
  • Public Transportation
  • Key Fob Entry
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Storage Space
  • Bicycle Storage
  • Gated
  • Fenced Lot
  • Courtyard
  • Picnic Area
  • Dog Park

Apartment Features

Washer/Dryer

Dishwasher

High Speed Internet Access

Hardwood Floors

Yard

Microwave

Refrigerator

Tub/Shower

Indoor Features

  • High Speed Internet Access
  • Washer/Dryer
  • Heating
  • Smoke Free
  • Cable Ready
  • Trash Compactor
  • Storage Space
  • Tub/Shower
  • Handrails

Kitchen Features & Appliances

  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Pantry
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Range
  • Refrigerator
  • Freezer
  • Quartz Countertops

Model Details

  • Hardwood Floors
  • Carpet
  • Linen Closet
  • Large Bedrooms
  • Yard
  • Lawn
  • Garden
Location
2540 S 42nd St, Tacoma,
WA 98409
Leasing Office: 7809 Pacific Ave, Tacoma,
WA 98408
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Neighborhood

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 $1,286 $1,247
1 Bedroom $1,394 $1,495
2 Bedrooms $1,729 $1,811
3 Bedrooms $2,088 $2,255
Amenities
  • Controlled Access
  • Video Patrol
  • 24 Hour Access
  • Recycling
  • Renters Insurance Program
  • Online Services
  • Pet Play Area
  • Public Transportation
  • Key Fob Entry
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Storage Space
  • Gated
  • Fenced Lot
  • Courtyard
  • Picnic Area
  • Dog Park
  • Bicycle Storage
  • 24/7 Maintenance
  • Bike Storage
  • Cooktop Stove Oven
  • Cooktop/Oven
  • Dishwashwer
  • Dog Park
  • electric heat
  • Keypad Security Gate Entry
  • Online Payments
  • Picnic Benches
  • Private Community Park
  • Professional Management
  • Reserved Parking
  • Resident
  • Resident App
  • Secure Access
  • Security Cameras
  • Storage Units
  • Stove/Oven Range
  • With Payment of Fee: Water/Sewer/Garbage
  • High Speed Internet Access
  • Washer/Dryer
  • Heating
  • Smoke Free
  • Cable Ready
  • Trash Compactor
  • Storage Space
  • Tub/Shower
  • Handrails
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Pantry
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Range
  • Refrigerator
  • Freezer
  • Quartz Countertops
  • Hardwood Floors
  • Carpet
  • Linen Closet
  • Large Bedrooms
  • Yard
  • Lawn
  • Garden
Expenses
One-Time
Cat Fee $0
Dog Fee $0
Office Hours
Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed
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Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
UW Tacoma
Drive: 6 min 3.2 mi
University of Puget Sound
Drive: 8 min 3.7 mi
Tacoma Community College
Drive: 10 min 3.9 mi
Clover Park Technical College
Drive: 9 min 4.5 mi
Paddington Place is within 6 minutes or 3.2 miles from UW Tacoma. It is also near University of Puget Sound and Tacoma Community College.
Schools
  • Public Schools
  • Private Schools
Reed Elementary School
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
361 Students
Attendance Zone
Angelo Giaudrone Middle School
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
436 Students
Attendance Zone
Insight School of WA Open Doors Program
Public High School
Grades 9-12
4 Students
Nearby
Visitation Catholic School
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
134 Students
Nearby
Bellarmine Preparatory School
Private High School
Grades 9-12
847 Students
Nearby
School data provided by 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

Transportation options available in Tacoma include South 25Th, located 2.9 miles from Paddington Place. Paddington Place is near Seattle-Tacoma International, located 23.6 miles or 37 minutes away.

Transit / Subway Distance
Transit / Subway Distance
South 25Th
Drive: 6 min 2.9 mi
St Joseph
Drive: 7 min 3.1 mi
Hilltop District
Drive: 7 min 3.5 mi
Convention Center/South 15Th
Drive: 7 min 3.6 mi
6Th Ave
Drive: 8 min 3.9 mi
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
South Tacoma Station
Drive: 4 min 1.8 mi
Tacoma Dome Station
Drive: 6 min 3.1 mi
Lakewood Station
Drive: 10 min 6.2 mi
Olympia-Lacey Amtrak Station
Drive: 43 min 27.2 mi
King Street (Seattle) Station
Drive: 46 min 34.1 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
Seattle-Tacoma International
Drive: 37 min 23.6 mi
Getting Around
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60 / 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30 / 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90 / 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40 / 100

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from Paddington Place.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
2602 S 38th St. Retail
Walk: 6 min 0.3 mi
Yuen Lui Square
Walk: 6 min 0.3 mi
38th St Retail Bldg
Walk: 7 min 0.4 mi
Paddington Place has 3 shopping centers within 0.4 mile, which is about a 7-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Tacoma Nature Center
Drive: 6 min 2.6 mi
Chambers Creek Regional Park
Drive: 8 min 3.5 mi
Wards Lake Park
Drive: 8 min 3.8 mi
Children's Museum of Tacoma
Drive: 8 min 4.0 mi
Seymour Botanical Conservatory
Drive: 9 min 4.4 mi
Paddington Place has 5 parks within 4.4 miles, including Tacoma Nature Center, Wards Lake Park, and Chambers Creek Regional Park.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
St. Joseph Medical Center
Drive: 6 min 3.0 mi
St. Clare Hospital
Drive: 10 min 6.9 mi
Madigan Army Medical Center (Fort Lewis)
Drive: 18 min 10.6 mi
Paddington Place has 3 hospitals within 10.6 miles, the nearest is St. Joseph Medical Center which is 3.0 miles away and a 6 minute drive.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
McChord Air Force Base
Drive: 14 min 8.3 mi
Camp Murray Washington
Drive: 17 min 10.5 mi
Fort Lewis
Drive: 31 min 15.8 mi
Paddington Place has 3 military bases within 15.8 miles, the nearest is McChord Air Force Base which is 8.3 miles away and a 14 minute drive.
 
 

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Frequently Asked Questions
Does Paddington Place have in-unit laundry?

Paddington Place has units with in‑unit washers and dryers, making laundry day simple for residents.

What utilities are included in rent at Paddington Place?

Utilities are not included in rent. Residents should plan to set up and pay for all services separately.

Is parking available at Paddington Place?

Parking is available at Paddington Place. 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?

Paddington Place has one-bedroom apartments renting for $1,630/mo.

Is Paddington Place pet-friendly?

Yes, Paddington Place 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 Paddington Place?

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 $1,630 for a one-bedroom, you would need to earn about $65,200 per year to qualify. Want to double-check your budget? Calculate how much rent you can afford with our Rent Affordability Calculator.

Does Paddington Place have move-in specials?

Paddington Place is not currently offering any rent specials. Check back soon, as promotions change frequently.

Does Paddington Place offer Matterport 3D tours?

Yes! Paddington Place offers 1 Matterport 3D Tours. Explore different floor plans and see unit level details, all without leaving home.

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