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1502 Fawcett Ave,
Tacoma, WA 98402
Studio - 2 Beds $1,450 - $3,750
South Thompson Apartments
5601 S Thompson Ave,
Tacoma,
WA
98408
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About South Thompson Apartments
South Thompson Apartments in Tacoma is ready for you to move in. These apartments are located on S. Thompson Ave in the 98408 area of Tacoma. Make a visit to check out the current floorplan options. The leasing staff is ready to help you find your new apartment. Come see South Thompson Apartments today.
South Thompson Apartments is an apartment community located in Pierce County and the 98408 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Tacoma attendance zone.
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Situated just a few miles south of Downtown Tacoma, South End is a premier urban neighborhood with plenty of highly-sought-after perks. Nestled between Pacific Avenue and I-5, commuting to nearby areas such as Tacoma’s downtown district is a breeze. Take a quick trip up to Tacoma to visit the Museum of Glass, the Washington State History Museum, Wright Park, and views of the Puget Sound!
Luxury urban apartments bode well with the affordable condos and cozy houses for rent, giving renters a large spectrum to choose from. You’ll be drawn to this neighborhood for its numerous community parks, rare for such an urban neighborhood. Wapato Park boasts sprawling woodlands, a large lake, walking trails, and even a dog park.
Lincoln Park offers shaded lawns that back up to Lincoln High School, one of the many quality public schools in the Tacoma Public School District. After you’ve gotten some outdoor recreation, travel to the other side of I-5 to visit Tacoma Mall.
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Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 5 min | 3.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 9 min | 4.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 9 min | 5.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 11 min | 5.6 mi |
South Thompson Apartments is within 5 minutes or 3.4 miles from UW Tacoma. It is also near Clover Park Technical College and Pacific Lutheran University.
Schools
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
341 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
436 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,430 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades PK-12
262 Students
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Transportation options available in Tacoma include South 25Th, located 2.8 miles from South Thompson Apartments. South Thompson Apartments is near Seattle-Tacoma International, located 24.7 miles or 37 minutes away.
| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 4 min | 2.8 mi |
| Drive: | 7 min | 3.1 mi | |
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Drive: | 5 min | 3.1 mi |
| Drive: | 7 min | 3.5 mi | |
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Drive: | 6 min | 3.5 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 4 min | 2.1 mi | |
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Drive: | 5 min | 3.1 mi |
| Drive: | 9 min | 5.4 mi | |
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Drive: | 17 min | 8.2 mi |
| Drive: | 17 min | 8.2 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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Seattle-Tacoma International
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Drive: | 37 min | 24.7 mi |
Time and distance from South Thompson Apartments.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 9 min | 0.5 mi | |
| Walk: | 11 min | 0.6 mi | |
| Walk: | 11 min | 0.6 mi |
South Thompson Apartments has 3 shopping centers within 0.6 mile, which is about a 11-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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Wards Lake Park
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Drive: | 7 min | 3.2 mi |
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Swan Creek Park
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Drive: | 8 min | 3.4 mi |
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Chambers Creek Regional Park
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Drive: | 7 min | 3.8 mi |
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Children's Museum of Tacoma
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Drive: | 7 min | 3.9 mi |
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Tacoma Nature Center
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Drive: | 9 min | 4.8 mi |
South Thompson Apartments has 5 parks within 4.8 miles, including Wards Lake Park, Swan Creek Park, and Children's Museum of Tacoma.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 6 min | 3.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 9 min | 6.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 17 min | 12.0 mi |
South Thompson Apartments has 3 hospitals within 12.0 miles, the nearest is St. Joseph Medical Center which is 3.0 miles away and a 6 minute drive.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 13 min | 7.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 16 min | 9.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 30 min | 15.0 mi |
South Thompson Apartments has 3 military bases within 15.0 miles, the nearest is McChord Air Force Base which is 7.6 miles away and a 13 minute drive.
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5601 S Thompson Ave
Tacoma, WA 98408