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Met Spires

Met Spires – Exterior

$1,678 – $2,290/mo

  • 13 units available
233 Saint Helens Ave, Tacoma, WA, 98402

As of November 5, 2026, Met Spires in Tacoma, WA has 13 apartments for rent from $1,678 to $2,290/mo.


Floor plans

Met Spires has 13 units available across 11 floor plans. Prices checked November 5, 2026.

1x1 610.3

Starting at $1,678/mo

3 available unitsPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
06608$1,678—Nov 5
05508$1,687—Nov 5
07707$1,687—Nov 5

1x1 700

Starting at $1,707/mo

1 available unitPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
08801$1,707—Nov 5

1x1 610.2

Starting at $1,726/mo

1 available unitPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
08802$1,726——

1x1 685

Starting at $1,757/mo

1 available unitPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
00315$1,757—Nov 5

2x1 865

Starting at $2,006/mo

1 available unitPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
03305$2,006——

1x1 710.2

Starting at $2,131/mo

1 available unitPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
10006$2,131——

2x2 950

Starting at $2,171/mo

1 available unitPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
00213$2,171—Nov 5

2x2 213-513

Starting at $2,181/mo

1 available unitPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
00418$2,181——

2x2 216-516

Starting at $2,186/mo

1 available unitPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
00316$2,186——

1x1 820

Starting at $2,201/mo

1 available unitPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
00407$2,201——

2x2 940

Starting at $2,290/mo

1 available unitPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
10009$2,290—Nov 4

See all 26 units listed at Met Spires, including ones no longer available.


Rent history

Over the past year, the average asking rent at Met Spires has ranged from $1,718 to $1,978. The current average is $1,927, up $165 (9.4%) from $1,761 at the start.

Prices reflect the average advertised rent across units listed as available each day (4 days observed).

Fees & lease terms

At Met Spires, leases run 12 months.

  • Rent

    $1,678 – $2,290/mo
  • Lease term

    12 months
  • Earliest move-in

    Nov 4

Location

233 Saint Helens Ave, Tacoma, WA, 98402


Resident reviews

Met Spires has a 4.2 out of 5 rating from more than 100 resident reviews. Residents rate maintenance (4.7) and management (4.4) highest and building quality (2.7) lowest.

4.2 · 100+ reviews
Overall rating
Positive
Mixed
Neutral
Negative
Management4.4
Amenities and Shared Spaces4.1
Location4.1
Building Quality2.7
Maintenance4.7
Overall92 reviews

Met Spires offers a well-maintained property with excellent amenities including a rooftop with views, pool, fitness center, and movie theater in a walkable location near downtown Tacoma. Current management has significantly improved resident experience through responsive communication, timely maintenance, and community events, though the property has experienced inconsistent service during past management transitions. Recurring concerns include package theft, parking limitations, and various utility and service fees that add to the base rent. Overall, residents report strong satisfaction with current operations and staff professionalism.

Management has undergone significant positive transformation in recent years, with current staff demonstrating strong responsiveness, professionalism, and genuine care for residents. Communication has improved markedly through regular email updates and proactive issue resolution. However, the property experienced periods of instability with previous management, including staff turnover, delayed maintenance responses, and billing inconsistencies that some residents encountered.

The property offers extensive amenities including pools, fitness center, movie theater, rooftop deck, and convenient downtown location near parks and restaurants. However, recent reviews indicate significant maintenance challenges: the gym has experienced prolonged closures, the pool operates at reduced capacity, and the hot tub frequently requires repairs. Package theft in the lobby and secured package room remains a recurring concern, and parking garage conditions need attention. Management and maintenance responsiveness varies by tenure, with some residents praising staff availability while others report communication gaps and delayed repairs.

The property benefits from an excellent location with walkability to nearby restaurants, parks, grocery stores, and waterfront access, which residents consistently praise. Secure underground parking and convenient transit access are valued amenities, though some residents report slow elevators and parking garage odor issues. The neighborhood offers good access to Stadium District and Wright Park, making it suitable for those prioritizing location convenience.

Building quality has declined significantly, particularly following recent management changes. Residents report persistent issues with mold, elevator failures, amenity closures (gym, pool, hot tub), and inadequate maintenance response times. While some residents praise the building's location, thick walls for noise insulation, and occasional positive staff interactions, the majority express frustration with deferred upkeep, hallway odors from trash service, and overall building condition deterioration.

Maintenance service is consistently praised for responsiveness and professionalism, with work orders typically completed same-day or quickly. Staff are noted as knowledgeable, friendly, and thorough, often completing multiple repairs in a single visit including appliance installation and HVAC work. One historical review noted ongoing issues with building infrastructure such as burst pipes and garage flooding, though recent reviews indicate improved overall property maintenance and upkeep.

Summaries are written by AI from reviews residents posted on public review sites. Each topic shows how many of those reviews discuss it.

Getting around

Met Spires is very walkable and not bikeable.

Walking
Very walkable
Grade A
Biking
Not bikeable
Grade F

About this property

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Nearby schools

The closest school to Met Spires is First Presbyterian Church School, a private elementary school 0.1 miles away. The closest public school is Tacoma School Of The Arts, 0.5 miles away.

SchoolTypeLevelDistance

First Presbyterian Church School

Private · Elementary
PrivateElementary0.1 mi

The Cor Deo School

Private · Middle
PrivateMiddle0.1 mi

First Presbyterian Pre-School

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool0.2 mi

Tacoma School Of The Arts

Public · High
PublicHigh0.5 mi

Tacoma Pierce County Education Center

Public · High
PublicHigh0.6 mi

Inspired Beginnings Child Care Center

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool1.0 mi

Pierce County Child Care Center

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool1.1 mi

First Place for Children

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool1.2 mi

Tacoma Open Doors

Public · High
PublicHigh1.2 mi

Grace Christian Academy

Private · High
PrivateHigh1.9 mi

Contact & management

Met Spires is managed by Avenue5 Residential.


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