718 S Yakima Ave, Tacoma, WA 98405

Beautifully Updated Historic 1 Bedroom + Dining Room Apartment

**850 Sq. Ft. | 718 S Yakima Ave – Unit 1 | Tacoma, WA**

Welcome home to this **beautifully... maintained 850 sq. ft. one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment** where timeless character meets modern convenience. Located just minutes from Downtown Tacoma, this spacious home features **a separate living room, dedicated dining room, updated kitchen, and two large closets**, offering significantly more space than a typical one-bedroom apartment.

Natural light pours through the home's **oversized bay windows**, highlighting the original architectural details, soaring ceilings, elegant crown molding, and classic millwork that give this apartment its unique charm. With generous room sizes and a functional floor plan, there's plenty of space to relax, entertain, or work from home.

Home Features

Spacious Living Room
* Oversized living room with beautiful bay windows
* Abundant natural light throughout the day
* Decorative historic crown molding and trim
* Decorative fireplace adds timeless character*
* Plenty of space for a full living room setup and entertainment area
*Fireplace is decorative and not intended for tenant use.*

Dedicated Dining Room
* Separate dining room perfect for entertaining
* Easily accommodates a full-size dining table
* Flexible space that can also serve as a home office or reading room

Updated Kitchen
* Quartz-style countertops
* Modern gray shaker cabinetry
* Stainless steel dishwasher
* Stainless steel sink with pull-down faucet
* Electric range/oven
* Microwave
* Refrigerator included
* Ample cabinet and countertop space
* Luxury vinyl plank flooring

Bedroom
* Spacious bedroom with abundant natural light
* Large walk-in style closet
* Plenty of room for a queen or king-size bed plus additional furniture

Bathroom
* Walk-in shower
* Built-in shower shelving
* Updated vanity and fixtures
* Luxury vinyl plank flooring
* Bright window for natural light and ventilation

Additional Features
* Two spacious closets
* Long entry hallway creates added privacy from the front entrance
* Secure shared building entrance
* Shared on-site laundry room
* Street parking available
* Professionally cleaned and move-in ready

Location Highlights

* Minutes from Downtown Tacoma
* Close to Tacoma General Hospital and St. Joseph Medical Center
* Easy access to Interstate 5 and Highway 16
* Near restaurants, coffee shops, grocery stores, shopping, and parks
* Convenient access to public transportation

Rental Terms

Rent: $1,625/month
Lease Term: 12 Months
Utilities: $150/month (Water, Sewer & Garbage)
Tenant pays electricity
Maximum Occupancy: 2 residents
Renter's insurance required


Pet Policy
Pets are welcome with approval.
* $35/month pet rent per pet
* $450 non-refundable pet fee
* Breed and weight restrictions apply


Application Requirements
Each applicant (18 years or older) must submit:
* Online application
* Government-issued photo ID
* Proof of income
* Proof of positive rental history or homeownership

Applications should be completed within 48 hours.


Approval Criteria

Income
-Household income should equal at least **3 times the monthly rent**
-All verifiable income sources are considered, including housing vouchers and assistance programs
-Income verification may include:
* Recent pay stubs
* Bank statements showing payroll deposits
* Employer verification
* Other acceptable income documentation

Rental History
-Applicants should have:
* No more than **three late rental payments** within the previous 12 months
* No prior evictions
* No outstanding balances owed to former landlords
* No broken leases
* No significant lease compliance violations

Credit & Criminal Screening
* Preferred credit score of **680 or higher**
* Lower scores may be considered with compensating factors
* Criminal history is evaluated individually in accordance with applicable Fair Housing laws
* Qualified co-signers are accepted


Move-In Costs
First Month's Rent: $1,625
Refundable Security Deposit: $1,200
Non-Refundable Move-In Fee: $425
WSG Utilities: $150

Estimated Total Move-In Costs:$3,400

*Prorated rent and utilities may apply depending on the move-in date.*


Additional Information
* Smoking is prohibited inside the unit and anywhere on the property.
* Approved applicants must take possession within *21 days* of application approval.
* Application Fee: $62 per applicant (18+).


Fair Housing
Fairway Buyers Property Management complies with all applicable Federal, State, and Local Fair Housing laws and is committed to providing equal housing opportunities to all applicants. Read More