Last updated on May 23, 2026

Average rent in
Eastside, Tacoma, WA

Median rent

Median rent in Eastside

$1,695/mo

increased by1%

vs previous year

The average rent in Eastside is $1,695 per month as of May 2026. This is 13% below the national average rent, or $255 less per month.

$2.18

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Eastside

22

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Eastside rentals at each price point

35%26%18%9%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Eastside, Tacoma, WA

Average rent prices in Eastside have decreased by 9% over the last month and have increased by 1% 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 Eastside, Tacoma, WA

Rent prices in Eastside vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Eastside is $1,520, whereas a house costs $2,498. 1-bedroom apartments in Eastside run $1,250 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,687.

Listings

Studio

$1,155

2%

37%

1 bedroom

$1,200

3%

39%

2 bedroom

$1,675

3%

1%

3 bedroom

$2,600

6%

3%

4 bedroom

$3,295

7%

16%

Studio

Average rent

$1,155

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

37%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,200

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

39%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,675

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,600

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,295

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

16%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Eastside, 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 Eastside, Tacoma, WA compare to other neighborhoods?

Compare median rent prices in Eastside and North Auburn by all bedroom counts and property types.

Eastside

Median rent price$1,695
decreased by13%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,825
decreased by6%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Eastside, Tacoma, WA is 7% lower than the median rent in North Auburn, Auburn, WA.

Discover rentals in Eastside, Tacoma, WA

1302 East 40th Street - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.1

Very good

1302 East 40th Street

1302 E 40th St, Tacoma, WA 98404

1 bed

1 bath

$750

Apartment for rent

1706 E 56th St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Eastside apartment for rent in Tacoma

Apartment for rent

Available Apr 13

1722 E 56th St Tacoma, WA 98404 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

9.2

Excellent

1722 E 56th St Tacoma, WA 98404

1722 E 56th St, Tacoma, WA 98404

2 beds

1 bath

$1,585

Apartment for rent

1928 E 56th St #45 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Eastside apartment for rent in Tacoma

1928 E 56th St #45, Tacoma, WA 98404

2 beds

1 bath

$1,600

Apartment for rent

Available May 13

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Frequently asked questions for Eastside, Tacoma, WA

Quick answers to common questions about the Eastside rental market.

How much is rent in Eastside?

The average rent in Eastside is $1,695 per month as of May 23, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Eastside?

Average rent prices in Eastside have decreased by 9% over the last month and have increased by 1% since last year.

How does Eastside rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Eastside is 13% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $255 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Eastside?

To comfortably afford rent in Eastside, you'd need to earn approximately $68,000/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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