Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 17, 2026
Average rent in
Tacoma, WA
Average rent in
Last updated on September 17, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Tacoma, WA rent slipped 2.6% year over year, with a current median of $1,650/month. Renters today are paying $11 less per month on average than last year.
Compared to national trends
Tacoma, WA sits 13.2% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, with 427 total rentals offering a moderate selection for renters in the metro.
Price ranges
Studio rents in Tacoma, WA are $1,199/month, 1-bedrooms are $1,395/month, and 2-bedrooms are $1,722/month. The 3-bedroom median is $2,595/month, and 4+ bedrooms rent for $3,124/month. Apartments make up 68.1% of rentals, shaping the market for many renters.
Median rent
Median rent in Tacoma
$1,650/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in Tacoma is $1,650 per month as of September 2026. This is 13% below the national average rent, or $250 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Tacoma
427
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 1% over the last month and have decreased by 3% 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 $1,499, whereas a house costs $2,595. 1-bedroom apartments in Tacoma run $1,395 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,677.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,199 |  1% | 3% | |
1 bedroom | $1,395 | 1% | 5% | |
2 bedroom | $1,722 | 1% | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $2,595 | 4% | 6% | |
4 bedroom | $3,124 | 3% | 1% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Central | $1,775 | |
Eastside | $1,462 | |
New Tacoma | $1,534 | |
North End | $1,725 | |
Northeast Tacoma | $2,970 | |
South End | $1,450 | |
South Tacoma | $1,495 | |
West End | $1,895 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,499 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,000 | 2% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,595 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $750 | 16% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,199
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,395
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
5%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,722
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,595
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
6%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,124
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
1%
New Tacoma
Average rent
$1,534
South End
Average rent
$1,450
South Tacoma
Average rent
$1,495
Central
Average rent
$1,775
West End
Average rent
$1,895
North End
Average rent
$1,725
Eastside
Average rent
$1,462
Northeast Tacoma
Average rent
$2,970
Apartments
Average rent
$1,499
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
2%
Houses
Average rent
$2,595
Last 30 days
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$750
Last 30 days
16%
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
13%lower than the national median
1%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Tacoma, WA is 14% 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
5d+ ago
1302 E 40th St, Tacoma, WA 98404
1 bed
1 bath
$750
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Central apartment for rent in Tacoma
3 beds
2 baths
$837
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Tacoma
19th Avenue Ct S, Tacoma, WA 98444
1 bed
1 bath
$875
House for rent
Available Sep 1
1d ago
1121 S I St, Tacoma, WA 98405
1–2 beds
1 bath
$895–$1,095
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
New Tacoma house for rent in Tacoma
2135 Commerce St, Tacoma, WA 98402
3 beds
3.5 baths
$11,500
House for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
3 baths
$8,828
$8,329
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
West End house for rent in Tacoma
4722 N Cheyenne St, Tacoma, WA 98407
3 beds
4 baths
$6,750
House for rent
5d+ ago
Central townhouse for rent in Tacoma
749 S Mason Ave, Tacoma, WA 98405
4 beds
3.5 baths
$6,599
House for rent
Available Sep 1
1h ago
Verified
1915 Tacoma Ave S, Tacoma, WA 98402
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,415–$2,607
Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
1328 Market St, Tacoma, WA 98402
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,099–$1,489
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
601 S Shirley St, Tacoma, WA 98465
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,755–$3,097
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
3815 N Pearl St, Tacoma, WA 98407
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,609–$2,295
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
3815 N Pearl St, Tacoma, WA 98407
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,609–$2,295
Apartment for rent
20h ago
Verified
9314 S Ash St, Tacoma, WA 98444
2 beds
1 bath
$1,509–$1,559
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
6409 S 12th St, Tacoma, WA 98465
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,410–$1,734
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
1915 Tacoma Ave S, Tacoma, WA 98402
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,415–$2,607
Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
1328 Market St, Tacoma, WA 98402
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,099–$1,489
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
601 S Shirley St, Tacoma, WA 98465
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,755–$3,097
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 $1,650 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Tacoma?
Average rent prices in Tacoma have decreased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 3% since last year.
How does Tacoma rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Tacoma is 13% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $250 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Tacoma?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Tacoma are South End ($1,450/mo), Eastside ($1,462/mo), and South Tacoma ($1,495/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Tacoma?
To comfortably afford rent in Tacoma, you'd need to earn approximately $66,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Tacoma?
December offers the best timing for apartment hunting in Tacoma, with lower demand and less competition from other renters. March sees the highest competition, while September typically has the highest rents with about a 4.2% difference from March's lowest prices.
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).