Orchard West Apartments

4866 S 48th St, Tacoma, WA 98409

Waiting List Forecast: Likely Short or None

check_circleVerified for 2023 by Connor Bailey
Rent Beds Baths SqFt
$951 - 1,486 per Month 2 - 4 Beds 1 - 2 Baths 934 - 1,150 Sq Ft

Waitlist Forecast

Since this property is a LIHTC property that might not have a project based rental assistance contract, it is likely that it either has no waiting list or the waiting list is shorter than properties with rental assistance. You should contact the property to verify.

Note: Affordable Housing Online has not confirmed the waiting list status directly with the property. This waiting list status forecast is based on our housing experts' knowledge of similar properties. You should always confirm this status directly with the property.

Orchard West is just minutes from grocery stores, restaurants, Chambers Bay, I-5 and the Tacoma Mall. Orchard West residents enjoy energy efficient appliances (including dishwashers!), a playground, on-site management, and 24-hour on-call maintenance. Their community gives preference to large households and persons with disabilities as part of our Affordable Housing program. Income restrictions apply.

Dave's Thoughts On Orchard West Apartments

This LIHTC property is among the most common types of affordable rental housing in the United States. The LIHTC program only provides subsidies to the building’s owner at construction. No subsidies are provided directly to the residents, but the owner must set rents affordable to low-income renters in the area. Our data suggests Orchard West Apartments does not participate in any project-based rent subsidy program. This means you must earn enough to pay the full rent or have your own Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher. For that reason, LIHTC properties tend to have shorter waiting lists or even none at all. LIHTC properties nationwide are required to accept housing vouchers. LIHTC properties were first built in the late 1980's. Because they tend to be newer, these properties are more likely to have larger units, more amenities, and greater tenant service offerings than other affordable housing programs. This property might be right for you if you have a housing voucher or enough income to pay rent, are looking for a high quality property, or need immediate availability. Since this property participates in the LIHTC program, the property is required to accept Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers. As a LIHTC property that chose the 20/50 election, this property has agreed to set aside at least 20% of its units for families and individuals earning 50% of Area Median Income (AMI). Many of these properties have actually set aside more units than required by law, and in many cases all of the units at these properties are affordable to renters with very low incomes.

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Orchard West Apartments Amenities

  • Playground
  • Community Room
  • On-Site Manager
  • 24hr Emergency Maintenance
  • On-Site Parking
  • Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Dishwasher
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Refrigerator
  • Oven and Range
  • Water Trash and Sewer Included
  • Cable & Internet Ready
  • Beautiful Landscape
  • Private Patio and Balcony

Units at Orchard West Apartments

Unit (Bd/Ba) Ft2 Rent
Sedona (2/2) 934ft2 $1,275
Gala (2/1) 950ft2 $951 $1,156
Fuji (3/2) 1050ft2 $1,221 $1,486
Ambrosia (4/2) 1150ft2 $1,198 $1,462

Income Qualification for Orchard West Apartments

*AMI: Area Median Income. Renters qualify for different housing programs if their income is below a specified percentage of AMI.
AMI* 1 person 2 people 3 people 4 people 5 people 6 people 7 people 8 people
50% AMI for LIHTC Units $37,650 / year $43,000 / year $48,400 / year $53,750 / year $58,050 / year $62,350 / year $66,650 / year $70,950 / year
50% AMI for PBRA Units $37,650 / year $43,000 / year $48,400 / year $53,750 / year $58,050 / year $62,350 / year $66,650 / year $70,950 / year
60% AMI for LIHTC Units $45,180 / year $51,600 / year $58,080 / year $64,500 / year $69,660 / year $74,820 / year $79,980 / year $85,140 / year

*AMI: Area Median Income. Renters qualify for different housing programs if their income is below a specified percentage of AMI.

FAQs for Orchard West Apartments

Does Orchard West Apartments have a waiting list?

Orchard West Apartments probably doesn't have a waiting list, and, if it does, the wait times are most likely short. We haven't confirmed if this is the case, so you should contact the property to confirm.

Are rents subsidized at Orchard West Apartments?

We believe rents are most likely NOT subsidized at any of the units at this property since our research has not discovered any public housing or rental assistance contracts associated with this property. This means you will most likely have to pay the full rent no matter your income. Note: In some rare instances, some properties may have a small number of units subsidized through state or private programs.

What property management company manges Orchard West Apartments?

Orchard West Apartments is managed by Cambridge Management, Inc. headquartered in Tacoma, Washington.

In addition to Orchard West Apartments, how many other affordable housing properties (and units) are there in Tacoma?

In addition to Orchard West Apartments, we list 101 other affordable properties in Tacoma. Learn about these properties here. Our data research shows that there are a total of 6270 affordable units in Tacoma.

When was the Orchard West Apartments listing last updated?

Orchard West Apartments listing on Affordable Housing Online was last updated on 01/03/2023 by Connor Bailey. Remember, a property's status can change so you should contact the property to confirm.

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Rent observations may change. We encourage users to verify rents and eligiblity requirements directly with the property.