Bedroom count
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Last updated on August 1, 2026
Average rent in
Tacoma, WA
Average rent in
Last updated on August 1, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Tacoma rent stands today
Tacoma, WA rent slipped 4.8% year over year, with a current median of $1,595/month. Renters today are paying $26 less per month on average than last year, continuing a downward trend since the peak of $1,700 in November 2024.
Compared to national trends
Tacoma sits 17.4% more affordable than the $1,930/month national median, offering a moderately priced market with 425 total rentals available for a range of renter needs.
Price ranges
Studios in Tacoma rent for about $1,195/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,395/month, and 2-bedrooms near $1,720/month, with 3-bedrooms at $2,510/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,922/month. Apartments make up 75.1% of rentals and rent at a median of $1,495/month, while houses rent for $2,500/month, providing distinct options across property types.
Neighborhood spotlight
Northeast Tacoma experienced a rent decline of -25.7% year over year to $1,924/month across 26 rentals. This drop is much larger than the citywide decline of 4.8%, showing a localized cooldown in this neighborhood.
Median rent
Median rent in Tacoma
$1,595/mo
5%vs previous year
The average rent in Tacoma is $1,595 per month as of July 2026. This is 17% below the national average rent, or $335 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Tacoma
425
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Tacoma rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Tacoma, WA
Average rent prices in Tacoma have decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 5% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Tacoma, WA
Rent prices in Tacoma vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Tacoma is $1,495, whereas a house costs $2,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Tacoma run $1,395 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,695.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,195 | 1% | 3% | |
1 bedroom | $1,395 | No Change | 4% | |
2 bedroom | $1,720 | 2% |  1% | |
3 bedroom | $2,510 | 3% | 10% | |
4 bedroom | $2,922 | 8% | No Change |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Central | $1,625 | |
Eastside | $1,651 | |
New Tacoma | $1,503 | |
North End | $1,572 | |
Northeast Tacoma | $1,924 | |
South End | $1,405 | |
South Tacoma | $1,499 | |
West End | $1,770 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,495 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $2,250 | 6% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,500 | 2% | No Change | |
Rooms | $800 | 5% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,195
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,395
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
4%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,720
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,510
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
10%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,922
Last 30 days
8%
New Tacoma
Average rent
$1,503
South End
Average rent
$1,405
South Tacoma
Average rent
$1,499
West End
Average rent
$1,770
Central
Average rent
$1,625
North End
Average rent
$1,572
Eastside
Average rent
$1,651
Northeast Tacoma
Average rent
$1,924
Apartments
Average rent
$1,495
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$2,250
Last 30 days
6%
Houses
Average rent
$2,500
Last 30 days
2%
Rooms
Average rent
$800
Last 30 days
5%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Tacoma, 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.
How does rent in Tacoma, WA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Tacoma and Auburn by all bedroom counts and property types.
Tacoma
17%lower than the national median
2%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Tacoma, WA is 16% lower than the median rent in Auburn, WA.
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Cost of living in Tacoma, WA
Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.
Expenses accrued by most renters | Average cost compared to national average |
|---|---|
| Goods & Services | 15% higher |
| Groceries | 10% higher |
| Health | 13% higher |
| Housing | 29% higher |
| Transportation | 49% higher |
| Utilities | No difference |
Discover rentals in Tacoma, WA
9h ago
304 Puyallup Ave, Tacoma, WA 98421
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$564–$1,737
Apartment for rent
4d ago
South End apartment for rent in Tacoma
1 bed
1 bath
$700
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 22
1d ago
1302 E 40th St, Tacoma, WA 98404
1 bed
1 bath
$750
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1121 S I St, Tacoma, WA 98405
1–2 beds
1 bath
$895–$1,095
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
3 baths
$12,559
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$6,038
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
North End house for rent in Tacoma
3413 N 8th St, Tacoma, WA 98406
4 beds
3 baths
$6,000
House for rent
Available Sep 19
4d ago
Verified
2120 Commerce St, Tacoma, WA 98402
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,881–$5,796
Apartment for rent
16h ago
Verified
1915 Tacoma Ave S, Tacoma, WA 98402
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,334–$2,607
Apartment for rent
18h ago
Verified
1328 Market St, Tacoma, WA 98402
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,283–$1,700
Price drop
Apartment for rent
6h ago
Verified
7414 S Hosmer St, Tacoma, WA 98408
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,125–$1,550
Apartment for rent
12h ago
Verified
8702 S Hosmer St, Tacoma, WA 98444
Studio
1 bath
$995–$1,170
Price drop
Apartment for rent
18h ago
Verified
1328 Market St, Tacoma, WA 98402
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,283–$1,700
Price drop
Apartment for rent
17h ago
Verified
3815 N Pearl St, Tacoma, WA 98407
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,614–$2,275
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$2,900
$2,755
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jul 10
16h ago
Verified
1915 Tacoma Ave S, Tacoma, WA 98402
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,334–$2,607
Apartment for rent
18h ago
Verified
1328 Market St, Tacoma, WA 98402
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,283–$1,700
Price drop
Apartment for rent
6h ago
Verified
7414 S Hosmer St, Tacoma, WA 98408
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,125–$1,550
Apartment for rent
12h ago
Verified
8702 S Hosmer St, Tacoma, WA 98444
Studio
1 bath
$995–$1,170
Price drop
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Tacoma, WA
Quick answers to common questions about the Tacoma rental market.
How much is rent in Tacoma?
The average rent in Tacoma is $1,595 per month as of July 25, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Tacoma?
Average rent prices in Tacoma have decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 5% since last year.
How does Tacoma rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Tacoma is 17% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $335 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Tacoma?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Tacoma are South End ($1,405/mo), South Tacoma ($1,499/mo), and New Tacoma ($1,503/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Tacoma?
To comfortably afford rent in Tacoma, you'd need to earn approximately $64,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Tacoma?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Tacoma average around $1,440/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,810/month.
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).