Last updated on September 4, 2026

Average rent in
Northeast Tacoma, Tacoma, WA

Median rent

Median rent in Northeast Tacoma

$2,897/mo

increased by16%

vs previous year

The average rent in Northeast Tacoma is $2,897 per month as of August 2026. This is 52% above the national average rent, or $987 more per month.

$1.71

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Northeast Tacoma

12

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Northeast Tacoma rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Northeast Tacoma, Tacoma, WA, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Northeast Tacoma, Tacoma, WA

Average rent prices in Northeast Tacoma have increased by 5% over the last month and have increased by 16% 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 Northeast Tacoma, Tacoma, WA

Rent prices in Northeast Tacoma vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Northeast Tacoma is $1,517, whereas a house costs $2,972. 1-bedroom apartments in Northeast Tacoma run $1,375 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,950.

Listings

Studio

$1,074

-

-

1 bedroom

$1,284

No Change

10%

2 bedroom

$1,909

4%

5%

3 bedroom

$2,799

1%

13%

4 bedroom

$2,995

9%

8%

Studio

Average rent

$1,074

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,284

Last year

10%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,909

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,799

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

13%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,995

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

8%

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

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

Northeast Tacoma

Median rent price$2,897
increased by52%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,795
decreased by6%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Northeast Tacoma, Tacoma, WA is 61% higher than the median rent in North Auburn, Auburn, WA.

Discover rentals in Northeast Tacoma, Tacoma, WA

The Norpoint 8 Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

22h ago

7.7

Very good

The Norpoint 8 Apartments

3219 49th Ave Ne, Tacoma, WA 98422

2 beds

1 bath

$1,695–$1,850

Apartment for rent

6215 29th St Ne Apt A - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

5d+ ago

Northeast Tacoma apartment for rent in Tacoma

6215 29th St Ne Apt A, Tacoma, WA 98422

4 beds

2 baths

$2,400

Apartment for rent

2939 59th Ave Ne - Photo 1 of 1

11h ago

Northeast Tacoma house for rent in Tacoma

3 beds

1.5 baths

$2,850

$2,699

Price drop

House for rent

5502 27th St Ne - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

5d+ ago

Northeast Tacoma house for rent in Tacoma

House for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Northeast Tacoma, Tacoma, WA

Quick answers to common questions about the Northeast Tacoma rental market.

How much is rent in Northeast Tacoma?

The average rent in Northeast Tacoma is $2,897 per month as of August 29, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Northeast Tacoma?

Average rent prices in Northeast Tacoma have increased by 5% over the last month and have increased by 16% since last year.

How does Northeast Tacoma rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Northeast Tacoma is 52% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $987 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Northeast Tacoma?

To comfortably afford rent in Northeast Tacoma, you'd need to earn approximately $116,000/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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