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Last updated on June 17, 2026
Average rent in
Tacoma, WA
Average rent in
Last updated on June 17, 2026
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Key takeaways for renters
Where Tacoma rent stands today
Tacoma, WA rent rose 2.5% year over year, with a current median of $1,675/month. Renters are paying $91 more per month on average than last year, though month to month rent has eased by 1.6%.
Compared to national trends
Tacoma sits 14.1% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, offering a moderately priced market with 405 total rentals available for renters.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Tacoma rent for about $1,206/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,425/month, and 2-bedrooms at $1,895/month, with 3-bedrooms at $2,600/month and 4+ bedrooms at $3,195/month. These figures reflect the range of rents by bedroom size in the city.
Neighborhood spotlight
In Tacoma, the North End neighborhood saw rents climb 29.1% year over year to $1,950/month, while Eastside rents fell 12.0% to $1,625/month. These shifts contrast with the citywide rise of 2.5% and show localized variation in the market.
Median rent
Median rent in Tacoma
$1,675/mo
2%vs previous year
The average rent in Tacoma is $1,675 per month as of June 2026. This is 14% below the national average rent, or $275 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Tacoma
405
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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 increased by 2% 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 $1,552, whereas a house costs $2,522. 1-bedroom apartments in Tacoma run $1,410 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,785.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,206 | 1% |  1% | |
1 bedroom | $1,425 | 1% | 2% | |
2 bedroom | $1,895 | 1% | 7% | |
3 bedroom | $2,600 | 11% | 12% | |
4 bedroom | $3,195 | 3% | 11% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Central | $1,775 | |
Eastside | $1,625 | |
New Tacoma | $1,650 | |
North End | $1,950 | |
Northeast Tacoma | $3,000 | |
South End | $1,412 | |
South Tacoma | $1,499 | |
West End | $1,911 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,552 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $2,197 | 2% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,522 | No Change | No Change | |
Rooms | $775 | 11% | 2% |
Studio
Average rent
$1,206
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,425
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,895
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
7%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,600
Last 30 days
11%
Last year
12%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,195
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
11%
New Tacoma
Average rent
$1,650
South Tacoma
Average rent
$1,499
South End
Average rent
$1,412
West End
Average rent
$1,911
Central
Average rent
$1,775
North End
Average rent
$1,950
Eastside
Average rent
$1,625
Northeast Tacoma
Average rent
$3,000
Apartments
Average rent
$1,552
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$2,197
Last 30 days
2%
Houses
Average rent
$2,522
Last 30 days
No Change
Rooms
Average rent
$775
Last 30 days
11%
Last year
2%
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
14%lower than the national median
5%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Tacoma, WA is 9% 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–$1,410
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
West End apartment for rent in Tacoma
5105 N 46th St, Tacoma, WA 98407
Studio
0 baths
$600
Apartment for rent
Available Feb 2
7h ago
South Tacoma house for rent in Tacoma
3103 S 54th St #NA, Tacoma, WA 98409
1 bed
2.5 baths
$699
House for rent
Available May 4
5d+ ago
1302 E 40th St, Tacoma, WA 98404
1 bed
1 bath
$750
Apartment for rent
17h ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$8,173
Condo 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 Jun 1
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 Aug 24
5d+ ago
Central townhouse for rent in Tacoma
2107 S G St, Tacoma, WA 98405
3 beds
2 baths
$5,800
House for rent
Available Jun 1
1h ago
Verified
1328 Market St, Tacoma, WA 98402
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,376–$1,775
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
1915 Tacoma Ave S, Tacoma, WA 98402
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,351–$2,607
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
8801 S Hosmer St, Tacoma, WA 98444
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,015–$1,795
Apartment for rent
12h ago
Verified
8702 S Hosmer St, Tacoma, WA 98444
Studio
1 bath
$995–$1,170
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
1328 Market St, Tacoma, WA 98402
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,376–$1,775
Apartment for rent
18h ago
Verified
7414 S Hosmer St, Tacoma, WA 98408
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,150–$1,550
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
3815 N Pearl St, Tacoma, WA 98407
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,590–$2,085
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
9314 S Ash St, Tacoma, WA 98444
2 beds
1 bath
Call for price
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
1328 Market St, Tacoma, WA 98402
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,376–$1,775
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
1915 Tacoma Ave S, Tacoma, WA 98402
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,351–$2,607
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
8801 S Hosmer St, Tacoma, WA 98444
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,015–$1,795
Apartment for rent
12h ago
Verified
6409 S 12th St, Tacoma, WA 98465
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,330–$1,685
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 $1,675 per month as of June 13, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Tacoma?
Average rent prices in Tacoma have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.
How does Tacoma rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Tacoma is 14% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $275 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Tacoma?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Tacoma are South End ($1,412/mo), South Tacoma ($1,499/mo), and Eastside ($1,625/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Tacoma?
To comfortably afford rent in Tacoma, you'd need to earn approximately $67,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Tacoma?
Tacoma's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,400 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $1,800 monthly. Both bedroom types remained relatively stable from the previous year, making them consistent options for renters planning their housing budgets.
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).