Average Rent in Tacoma, WA and Rent Price Trends

Rent price summary for
Tacoma, WA

As of September 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Tacoma, WA is $1,695. This is -14% lower than the national average.

$2.07

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,695

over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

416

for rent on Zumper.com

As of September 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Tacoma, WA is $1,695. This is -14% lower than the national average.

$2.07

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

33%

38%

21%

$0-$750$0 - $750

$751-$1,500$751 - $1,500

$1,501-$2,250$1,501 - $2,250

$2,251-$3,000$2,251 - $3,000

$3,001+$3,001+

Households

54%

46%

Owner-occupied

Renter-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent comparables in
Tacoma, WA
The monthly rent for an apartment in Tacoma, WA is $1,575. A 1-bedroom apartment in Tacoma, WA costs about $1,450 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,720. Houses for rent in Tacoma, WA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $2,495.


1 bedroom	$1,450	No Change	5%
2 bedroom	$1,850	No Change	3%
3 bedroom	$2,495	1%	6%
4 bedroom	$2,997	9%	9%
Studio	$1,199	No Change	2%

		Comparables
Central	$1,795
Eastside	$1,720
New Tacoma	$1,570
North End	$2,150
Northeast Tacoma	$1,795
South End	$1,500
South Tacoma	$1,550
West End	$2,041


Apartments	$1,575	No Change	No Change
Condos	$2,150	1%	No Change
Houses	$2,495	2%	No Change
Rooms	$750	4%	No Change

Studio

Average rent

$1,199

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,450

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,850

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,495

Last 30 days

Last year

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,997

Last 30 days

Last year

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.

Compare rent prices in Tacoma, WA to other cities

Median rent prices in Tacoma, WA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Auburn, WA.

Tacoma

Median rent price$1,695

14%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,850

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Tacoma, WA is 8% lower than the median rent in Auburn, WA.

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Cost of living in
Tacoma, WA

The overall cost of living in Tacoma, WA is 27% higher than the national average. Explore the cost of essential expenses, then use our rent calculator to help set your budget.