Apartments in University Place, WA

Looking for apartments in University Place? Located about six miles from Tacoma, this Seattle suburb is known for its Puget Sound views, Chambers Creek trails, and a residential pace that's easy to settle into. Between the waterfront views, the tree-lined streets, and outdoor favorites, UP, as locals have always called it, has a way of growing on you. Sound like your kind of place? Our apartments in University Place, WA are a short drive from everything you need to live well, and once you see what this corner of Washington has to offer, it's easy to picture your life here.

Home at The Rigney Keeps You Close to Everything

The Rigney sits at 6021 Orchard Street W, close to Bridgeport Way and Cirque Drive, the two main roadways connecting University Place to the rest of the area. SR-16 is also nearby, putting Downtown Tacoma about 15 minutes away for work, dining, or a night out, JBLM's McChord gate roughly 20 minutes south, and Lakewood a short drive away for everyday shopping and services. 

Day-to-day errands are just as easy. Whole Foods and Trader Joe's are both nearby, making grocery runs a quick stop you can knock out on the way home. For everything else? Tacoma Mall, Lakewood Towne Center, and University Place Town Center cover the everyday essentials without leaving the neighborhood. After work or on weekends, Chambers Creek Regional Park is just minutes from home, with waterfront trails, open green space, and Puget Sound views that feel like a breath of fresh air any day of the week. 

Around University Place and Beyond

Life in this suburban pocket of Pierce County has a nice balance to it. Weekday mornings start with easy errands and a short commute, and weekends open up into outdoor adventures, a meal somewhere new, or a night out without going far. When you want a change of scenery, Tacoma is close enough that its restaurants, markets, and live music feel like a natural extension of the neighborhood.

Shopping

  • Tacoma Mall is about 10 minutes away, a full regional mall with over 150 stores for bigger shopping days

  • Lakewood Towne Center, an open-air center with retail, restaurants, and everyday services all in one stop

  • University Place Town Center is the neighborhood's own commercial hub on Bridgeport Way, good for quick errands without leaving UP

Outdoors & Recreation

  • Chambers Creek Regional Park, a 930-acre park minutes from home with paved trails, beach access, off-leash dog areas, and sweeping views of Puget Sound and the Olympic Mountains

  • Chambers Bay Golf Course sits right inside the park, a world-class course that has hosted major tournaments, including the 2015 U.S. Open, and welcomes public play year-round

  • Kobayashi Park is a tucked-away neighborhood spot with a creek, BBQ grills, and shaded picnic areas, ideal for whenever you want a slower kind of afternoon close to home

  • Seeley Lake Park is just minutes away with lakeside trails and a wildlife viewing platform, perfect for a weekend afternoon outside

Dining & Entertainment

  • Chambers Bay Distillery is a craft distillery right on Bridgeport Way with a tasting room, cocktails, and bourbon aged in floating boathouses on Puget Sound

  • Real Art Tacoma is the city's only nonprofit all-ages live music venue, with a rotating lineup that covers everything from indie pop and soul to punk and hip hop

  • Salted Rim Bar & Kitchen is a neighborhood bar and kitchen with an extensive cocktail list and the kind of menu that makes it easy to stay for one more round

  • Tacoma Sunday Market is about 20 minutes away in downtown Tacoma, a lively weekend market with vintage finds, local food, and DJs spinning throughout the day

A Closer Look Inside Our Community

Home at The Rigney fits just as well into the routine as everything outside it. Our one, two, and three-bedroom University Place apartments for rent are designed for daily life, with private patios or decks, high-end details, and thoughtful everyday conveniences. The balance you get in the neighborhood carries right through the front door. Our community amenities round it all out, with a resort-style pool, pickleball and basketball courts, a dog run, co-working spaces, and a clubroom with a full kitchen and fireplace. Everything you need, right where you need it.

Come Home to The Rigney

University Place has the kind of everyday rhythm that's easy to settle into, with outdoor favorites, everyday essentials, and a short drive to everything Tacoma and the region have to offer. At The Rigney, home fits right into that picture. Schedule a tour of our apartments for rent in University Place and come see it for yourself.