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Last updated on June 12, 2026
Average rent in
South Tacoma, Tacoma, WA
Average rent in
Last updated on June 12, 2026
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Median rent
Median rent in South Tacoma
$1,500/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in South Tacoma is $1,500 per month as of June 2026. This is 23% below the national average rent, or $450 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in South Tacoma
71
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of South Tacoma rentals at each price point
Rent trends in South Tacoma, Tacoma, WA
Average rent prices in South Tacoma have remained the same 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
South Tacoma, Tacoma, WA
Rent prices in South Tacoma vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in South Tacoma is $1,450, whereas a house costs $2,199. 1-bedroom apartments in South Tacoma run $1,295 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,625.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,299 | No Change |  1% | |
1 bedroom | $1,297 | 1% | 3% | |
2 bedroom | $1,650 | 3% | No Change | |
3 bedroom | $2,305 | 2% | 10% | |
4 bedroom | $3,350 | 2% | 20% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Central | $1,795 | |
Fircrest | $1,723 | |
New Tacoma | $1,650 | |
North End | $1,917 | |
Parkland | $1,450 | |
South End | $1,401 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,450 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,947 | 5% | 24% | |
Houses | $2,199 | 5% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,266 | 2% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,299
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
1%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,297
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,650
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
No Change
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,305
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
10%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,350
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
20%
Fircrest
Average rent
$1,723
Parkland
Average rent
$1,450
Central
Average rent
$1,795
New Tacoma
Average rent
$1,650
North End
Average rent
$1,917
South End
Average rent
$1,401
Apartments
Average rent
$1,450
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,947
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
24%
Houses
Average rent
$2,199
Last 30 days
5%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,266
Last 30 days
2%
The table above reflects average rent prices in South 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 South Tacoma, Tacoma, WA compare to other neighborhoods?
Compare median rent prices in South Tacoma and Fircrest by all bedroom counts and property types.
South Tacoma
23%lower than the national median
12%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in South Tacoma, Tacoma, WA is 13% lower than the median rent in Fircrest, Fircrest, WA.
Average rent in nearby neighborhoods
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Discover rentals in South Tacoma, Tacoma, WA
5h ago
4018 S Warner St, Tacoma, WA 98409
2 beds
1 bath
$1,127
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
South Tacoma apartment for rent in Tacoma
2 beds
1 bath
$1,300
Apartment for rent
15h ago
6830 Tacoma Mall Blvd, Tacoma, WA 98409
2 beds
1 bath
$1,345–$1,775
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
South Tacoma apartment for rent in Tacoma
3926 S Tyler St #4, Tacoma, WA 98409
2 beds
1 bath
$1,400
Apartment for rent
1d ago
4315 S Alder St, Tacoma, WA 98409
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,395–$2,050
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
4319 S Alder St, Tacoma, WA 98409
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,395–$2,050
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
South Tacoma condo for rent in Tacoma
4327 S Pudget Sound Ave, Tacoma, WA 98409
1 bed
1 bath
$1,500
Condo for rent
Available Dec 31
5d+ ago
South Tacoma house for rent in Tacoma
5115 1/2 66th St W #NA, Tacoma, WA 98467
1 bed
1 bath
$1,500
House for rent
Available Apr 24
3h ago
Verified
3509 S Orchard St, Tacoma, WA 98466
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,450
Apartment for rent
6h ago
6634 Tacoma Mall Blvd, Tacoma, WA 98409
2 beds
1 bath
$1,425–$1,495
Apartment for rent
15h ago
6830 Tacoma Mall Blvd, Tacoma, WA 98409
2 beds
1 bath
$1,345–$1,775
Apartment for rent
1d ago
4045 S Puget Sound Ave, Tacoma, WA 98409
1 bed
1 bath
$1,295
Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
3509 S Orchard St, Tacoma, WA 98466
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,450
Apartment for rent
4h ago
2301 S 74th St, Tacoma, WA 98409
1 bed
1 bath
$1,295
Apartment for rent
5h ago
4215 S 66th St, Tacoma, WA 98409
1 bed
1 bath
$1,450
Apartment for rent
12h ago
6451 S Stevens St, Tacoma, WA 98409
2 beds
1 bath
$1,625
Apartment for rent
2h ago
3202 S Mason Ave, Tacoma, WA 98409
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,214–$2,047
Price drop
Apartment for rent
6h ago
6634 Tacoma Mall Blvd, Tacoma, WA 98409
2 beds
1 bath
$1,425–$1,495
Apartment for rent
14h ago
5420 S Tacoma Way, Tacoma, WA 98409
Studio
-1 baths
$895
Apartment for rent
4d ago
4329 S Puget Sound Ave, Tacoma, WA 98409
1 bed
1 bath
$1,100
Price drop
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for South Tacoma, Tacoma, WA
Quick answers to common questions about the South Tacoma rental market.
How much is rent in South Tacoma?
The average rent in South Tacoma is $1,500 per month as of June 6, 2026.
Is rent up or down in South Tacoma?
Average rent prices in South Tacoma have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 3% since last year.
How does South Tacoma rent compare to the national average?
Rent in South Tacoma is 23% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $450 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in South Tacoma?
To comfortably afford rent in South Tacoma, you'd need to earn approximately $60,000/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).