Last updated on September 18, 2026

Average rent in
South Puget Sound Community College, WA

Median rent

Median rent in Tumwater

$1,775/mo

increased by5%

vs previous year

The average rent in Tumwater is $1,775 per month as of September 2026. This is 7% below the national average rent, or $125 less per month.

$1.83

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Tumwater

176

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Tumwater rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in South Puget Sound Community College, WA

Average rent prices in Tumwater 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 South Puget Sound Community College, WA

Rent prices in Tumwater vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Tumwater is $1,650, whereas a house costs $2,622. 1-bedroom apartments in Tumwater run $1,544 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,883.

Listings

Studio

$1,262

-

3%

1 bedroom

$1,544

-

2%

2 bedroom

$1,895

-

1%

3 bedroom

$2,450

-

6%

4 bedroom

$3,100

-

21%

Studio

Average rent

$1,262

Last year

3%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,544

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,895

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,450

Last year

6%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,100

Last year

21%

The table above reflects average rent prices in South Puget Sound Community 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 South Puget Sound Community College, WA

2103 Karen Frazier Rd Se #2103A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Olympia

1 bed

1 bath

$800

3633 7th Ave SW - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

7.3

Very good

3633 7th Ave SW

3633 7th Ave Sw, Olympia, WA 98502

2 beds

1 bath

$850

Sterling Pines - Photo 1 of 1
Income restricted

2d ago

7.1

Very good

Sterling Pines

5895 Capitol Blvd S, Tumwater, WA 98501

1–2 beds

1 bath

$970–$1,150

Falls Pointe - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

7.7

Very good

Falls Pointe

411 Lee St Sw, Tumwater, WA 98501

2 beds

1 bath

$1,270

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Frequently asked questions for South Puget Sound Community College, WA

Quick answers to common questions about the Tumwater rental market.

How much is rent in Tumwater?

The average rent in Tumwater is $1,775 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Tumwater?

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

How does Tumwater rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Tumwater is 7% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $125 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Tumwater?

To comfortably afford rent in Tumwater, you'd need to earn approximately $71,000/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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