Last updated on July 21, 2026

Average rent in
Northeast Tacoma, Tacoma, WA

Median rent

Median rent in Northeast Tacoma

$2,022/mo

decreased by25%

vs previous year

The average rent in Northeast Tacoma is $2,022 per month as of July 2026. This is 4% above the national average rent, or $77 more per month.

$1.21

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Northeast Tacoma

28

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Northeast Tacoma 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 Northeast Tacoma, Tacoma, WA

Average rent prices in Northeast Tacoma have decreased by 10% over the last month and have decreased by 25% 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 $1,644, whereas a house costs $3,095. 1-bedroom apartments in Northeast Tacoma run $1,325 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,750.

Listings

Studio

$1,198

-

-

1 bedroom

$1,397

No Change

1%

2 bedroom

$2,095

4%

1%

3 bedroom

$2,595

8%

50%

4 bedroom

$3,095

2%

11%

Studio

Average rent

$1,198

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,397

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,095

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,595

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

50%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,095

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

11%

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$2,022
increased by4%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,847
decreased by5%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Northeast Tacoma, Tacoma, WA is 10% 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

5d+ ago

8.6

Very good

The Norpoint 8 Apartments

3219 49th Ave Ne, Tacoma, WA 98422

2 beds

1 bath

$1,750–$1,895

Apartment for rent

5069 37th St Ne - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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5069 37th St NE Tacoma, WA 98422

5069 37th St Ne, Tacoma, WA 98422

4 beds

1.5 baths

$2,949

House for rent

Available Jul 6

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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 $2,022 per month as of July 18, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Northeast Tacoma?

Average rent prices in Northeast Tacoma have decreased by 10% over the last month and have decreased by 25% since last year.

How does Northeast Tacoma rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Northeast Tacoma is 4% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $77 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 $81,000/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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