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1502 Fawcett Ave,
Tacoma, WA 98402
$1,738
Studio - 2 Beds
Vista View Apartments
4020 S Puget Sound Ave,
Tacoma,
WA
98409
2 Weeks Ago
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About Vista View Apartments
Vista View Apartments offers a mixture of comfort, style, and convenience. This property is situated in the South Tacoma area of Tacoma. Let the knowledgeable leasing staff show you everything this community has to offer. It's time to love where you live. Stop by for a visit today.
Vista View 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.
4020 S Puget Sound Ave,
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.
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Average Prices by Area
Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.
| South Tacoma | Tacoma, WA | |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,302 | $1,229 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,393 | $1,496 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,730 | $1,815 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,099 | $2,256 |
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 7 min | 3.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 9 min | 3.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 3.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 8 min | 4.0 mi |
Vista View Apartments is within 7 minutes or 3.2 miles from University of Puget Sound. It is also near UW Tacoma and Tacoma Community College.
Schools
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
361 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 School
Grades PK-8
134 Students
Nearby
Private High School
Grades 9-12
847 Students
Nearby
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Transportation options available in Tacoma include St Joseph, located 3.0 miles from Vista View Apartments. Vista View Apartments is near Seattle-Tacoma International, located 24.0 miles or 38 minutes away.
| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 6 min | 3.0 mi | |
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Drive: | 5 min | 3.1 mi |
| Drive: | 7 min | 3.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 7 min | 3.8 mi | |
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Drive: | 6 min | 3.8 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 2 min | 1.3 mi | |
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Drive: | 6 min | 3.4 mi |
| Drive: | 8 min | 5.1 mi | |
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Olympia-Lacey Amtrak Station
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Drive: | 42 min | 26.4 mi |
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Drive: | 47 min | 34.4 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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Seattle-Tacoma International
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Drive: | 38 min | 24.0 mi |
Walkability Near Vista View 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
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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/ 100
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 Vista View Apartments.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 4 min | 0.2 mi | |
| Walk: | 7 min | 0.4 mi | |
| Walk: | 10 min | 0.5 mi |
Vista View 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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Tacoma Nature Center
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.1 mi |
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Chambers Creek Regional Park
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Drive: | 6 min | 3.0 mi |
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Wards Lake Park
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Drive: | 6 min | 3.3 mi |
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Chambers Creek Regional Park
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Drive: | 8 min | 3.8 mi |
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Adriana Hess/Tahoma Audubon Center
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Drive: | 9 min | 3.8 mi |
Vista View Apartments has 5 parks within 3.8 miles, including Tacoma Nature Center, Chambers Creek Regional Park, and Wards Lake Park.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 6 min | 3.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 9 min | 5.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 18 min | 9.7 mi |
Vista View Apartments has 3 hospitals within 9.7 miles, the nearest is St. Joseph Medical Center which is 3.3 miles away and a 6 minute drive.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 14 min | 7.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 17 min | 9.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 31 min | 14.9 mi |
Vista View Apartments has 3 military bases within 14.9 miles, the nearest is McChord Air Force Base which is 7.3 miles away and a 14 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.
4020 S Puget Sound Ave
Tacoma, WA 98409