Last updated on November 2, 2026

Average rent in
Pierce College, WA

Median rent

Median rent in University Place

$1,695/mo

increased by5%

vs previous year

The average rent in University Place is $1,695 per month as of October 2026. This is 11% below the national average rent, or $205 less per month.

$1.86

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in University Place

478

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of University Place rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Pierce College, WA

Average rent prices in University Place have increased by 5% since last year. At this time, we don't have enough information to generate yearly trends. Please see below for more rent price details.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Pierce College, WA

Rent prices in University Place vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in University Place is $1,595, whereas a house costs $2,650. 1-bedroom apartments in University Place run $1,397 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,720.

Listings

Studio

$1,212

-

6%

1 bedroom

$1,395

-

No Change

2 bedroom

$1,762

-

2%

3 bedroom

$2,495

-

No Change

4 bedroom

$3,125

-

31%

Studio

Average rent

$1,212

Last year

6%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,395

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,762

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,495

Last year

No Change

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,125

Last year

31%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Pierce College, WA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

Discover rentals in Pierce College, WA

921 North Alder St Private Rooms For Rent - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.4

Very good

921 North Alder St Private Rooms For Rent

921 N Alder St, Tacoma, WA 98406

1 bed

3 baths

$625

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Private Room For Rent - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

7.4

Very good

Private Room For Rent

820 120th St S, Parkland, WA 98444

1 bed

1 bath

$675

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
1111 S L St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Central apartment for rent in Tacoma

2 beds

1 bath

$735

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
1743 Lafayette St S - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Parkland

1 bed

1 bath

$845

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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Frequently asked questions for Pierce College, WA

Quick answers to common questions about the University Place rental market.

How much is rent in University Place?

The average rent in University Place is $1,695 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in University Place?

Average rent prices in University Place have increased by 5% since last year.

How does University Place rent compare to the national average?

Rent in University Place is 11% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $205 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in University Place?

To comfortably afford rent in University Place, you'd need to earn approximately $68,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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