El Popo

3228 S Union Ave, Tacoma, WA 98409

Last Updated: 2 Wks Ago
Monthly Rent
$1,200 - $1,370
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Bedrooms
1 Bed
Bathrooms
1 Bath
Sq. Ft.
450 sq ft

Pricing and Floor Plans

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* Price shown is base rent. 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. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice. * Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.

Details

Lease Term Options

  • 3 - 12 Month Leases

Property Information

  • Built in 1962
  • 60 units3 stories

Fees & Policies

The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.

Utilities & Essentials

  • Utility - Water/Sewage/Garbage
    $150 / mo

One-Time Basics

Due at Application

  • Application Fee Per Applicant
    $35

Due at Move-In

  • Administrative Fee
    $250
  • Security Deposit - Non-Refundable
    $800

Property Fee Disclaimer: Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.

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Drive Time
Walk Time
Bike Ride Time
Public Transit

Apartment Features

  • Balcony
  • Cable Ready
  • Carpet
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal
  • Eat-in Kitchen
  • Family Room
  • Freezer
  • Hardwood Floors
  • Heating

Community Features

  • Courtyard
  • Laundry Facilities
  • Maintenance on site
  • Property Manager on Site
  • Short Term Lease

Map of El Popo

Area Scores

Walkability

Moderately walkable

Transit

Limited public transit

Driveability

Very drivable

Bikeability

Fairly bikeable

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Soundscore

Active

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Transit

Commuter Rail

4 min Drive

Commuter Rail

5 min Drive

Amtrak

Airport

Seattle-Tacoma International

37 min Drive

SEA

Moving to South Tacoma, Tacoma, WA

Shopping Centers

Shoppers will appreciate El Popo proximity to 3612 Center St. Retail, Center St. Retail, and Tyler Plaza. 3612 Center St. Retail is 0.2 miles away, and Center St. Retail is within a 4 minute walk.

Commuting

With a TransitScore of 30, El Popo has limited public transit, including 10 transit stops within 13.4 miles. Transit options include St Joseph and South 25Th.

Parks and Recreation

Recreational activities near El Popo are plentiful. Discover 5 parks within 4.1 miles, including Tacoma Nature Center, Adriana Hess/Tahoma Audubon Center, and Children's Museum of Tacoma.

Airports

Living in South Tacoma provides easy access to Seattle-Tacoma International, located just 37 minutes from El Popo.

Local Education

Primary and Secondary Schools

GreatSchools rating: 7 out of 10

DeLong Elementary School

Grades PK-5

Public

GreatSchools rating: 2 out of 10

Reed Elementary School

Grades PK-5

Public

GreatSchools rating: 3 out of 10

Angelo Giaudrone Middle School

Grades 6-8

Public

GreatSchools rating: 5 out of 10

Hunt Middle School

Grades 6-8

Public

GreatSchools rating: 2 out of 10

Foss High School

Grades 9-12

Public

Not rated

Bellarmine Preparatory School

Grades 9-12

Private

Not rated

Life Christian School

Grades PK-12

Private

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Colleges and Universities

School Commute Time (Distance)
University of Puget Sound Drive: 5 min (2.4 mi)
Tacoma Community College Drive: 7 min (2.6 mi)
UW Tacoma Drive: 5 min (2.9 mi)
Clover Park Technical College Drive: 9 min (4.6 mi)

About El Popo

El Popo Apartments offers comfortable, budget-friendly living in the heart of South Tacoma, WA. This established community provides residents with practical layouts and a central location that makes daily life simple and accessible.

With a mix of… thoughtfully designed apartment homes, El Popo is ideal for those seeking straightforward living with easy access to major roadways, public transportation, and nearby shopping. Residents enjoy being just minutes from local parks, dining options, and everyday conveniences, all while tucked into a well-connected neighborhood.

At El Popo, it’s all about location, value, and dependable living in one of Tacoma’s most accessible areas.

El Popo is an apartment community in Tacoma, WA

Contact

Property Address:
3228 S Union Ave,
Tacoma, WA 98409
Phone Number: (253) 799-0775
More Information:
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Office Hours
  • Sunday Closed
  • Monday 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Tuesday 11:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Wednesday 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Thursday 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Friday 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Saturday 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

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