Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on January 27, 2026

Average rent in
South Tacoma, Tacoma, WA

Last updated on January 27, 2026

Last updated on January 27, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in South Tacoma, Tacoma, WA is $1,550. This is -18%, or $350, lower than the national average.

$1.87

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,550

Flat
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

62

for rent on Zumper.com

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in South Tacoma, Tacoma, WA is $1,550. This is -18%, or $350, lower than the national average.

$1.87

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

4%
43%
44%
9%
$0-$750$0 - $750
$751-$1,500$751 - $1,500
$1,501-$2,250$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251-$3,000$2,251 - $3,000

Households

62%
38%
Renter-occupied
Owner-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
South Tacoma, Tacoma, WA

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in South Tacoma, Tacoma, WA have increased by 2% in the last month and have remained the same in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
South Tacoma, Tacoma, WA

The monthly rent for an apartment in South Tacoma, Tacoma, WA is $1,444. A 1-bedroom apartment in South Tacoma, Tacoma, WA costs about $1,295 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,624. Houses for rent in South Tacoma, Tacoma, WA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,995.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,294

2%

2%

2 bedroom

$1,665

2%

3%

3 bedroom

$2,100

No Change

2%

4 bedroom

$3,995

1%

32%

Studio

$1,341

4%

12%

Studio

Average rent

$1,341

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

12%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,294

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,665

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,100

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,995

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

32%

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.

Compare rent prices in South Tacoma, Tacoma, WA to other neighborhoods

Median rent prices in South Tacoma, Tacoma, WA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Fircrest, Fircrest, WA.

South Tacoma

Median rent price$1,550
decreased by18%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,197
increased by16%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in South Tacoma, Tacoma, WA is 29% lower than the median rent in Fircrest, Fircrest, WA.

More data insights and reports

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3103 S 54th St #NA - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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DB&D Realty LLC

4016 S Puget Sound Ave, Tacoma, WA 98409

2 beds

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3d ago

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3629 S Tyler St #4, Tacoma, WA 98409

2 beds

1 bath

$1,450

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2d ago

10

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The Verandas Apartment Homes

3509 S Orchard St, Tacoma, WA 98466

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,515–$2,245

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4d ago

8.6

Very good

Anbazhagan/Nagari (5031)

5031 S Orchard St, Tacoma, WA 98467

2 beds

1 bath

$1,550

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6634 Tacoma Mall Blvd - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

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