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Last updated on September 11, 2026
Average rent in
South Tacoma, Tacoma, WA
Average rent in
Last updated on September 11, 2026
Bedroom count
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Median rent
Median rent in South Tacoma
$1,497/mo
6%vs previous year
The average rent in South Tacoma is $1,497 per month as of September 2026. This is 21% below the national average rent, or $402 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in South Tacoma
72
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 6% 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 $1,472, whereas a house costs $2,047. 1-bedroom apartments in South Tacoma run $1,325 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,595.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $995 | 1% | 1% | |
1 bedroom | $1,300 | No Change | 4% | |
2 bedroom | $1,599 | 1% | 5% | |
3 bedroom | $2,295 |  3% | 5% | |
4 bedroom | $3,200 | 7% | 20% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Central | $1,695 | |
Fircrest | $2,072 | |
New Tacoma | $1,528 | |
North End | $1,700 | |
Parkland | $1,585 | |
South End | $1,445 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,472 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,000 | 7% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,047 | 17% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,037 | 14% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$995
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,300
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
4%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,599
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
5%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,295
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
5%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,200
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
20%
Fircrest
Average rent
$2,072
Parkland
Average rent
$1,585
Central
Average rent
$1,695
New Tacoma
Average rent
$1,528
North End
Average rent
$1,700
South End
Average rent
$1,445
Apartments
Average rent
$1,472
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
7%
Houses
Average rent
$2,047
Last 30 days
17%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,037
Last 30 days
14%
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
21%lower than the national median
9%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in South Tacoma, Tacoma, WA is 28% 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
3d ago
4016 S Puget Sound Ave, Tacoma, WA 98409
2 beds
1 bath
$1,350
Apartment for rent
1d ago
5701 S Orchard St, Tacoma, WA 98409
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,367–$1,881
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
South Tacoma apartment for rent in Tacoma
2 beds
1 bath
$1,395
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
South Tacoma apartment for rent in Tacoma
4028 S Lawrence St #F, Tacoma, WA 98409
2 beds
1 bath
$1,395
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 11
3d ago
3508 S 45th St, Tacoma, WA 98409
2 beds
1 bath
$2,100
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
South Tacoma condo for rent in Tacoma
6722 S Monroe St #A, Tacoma, WA 98409
2 beds
1 bath
$2,099
Condo for rent
1d ago
4315 S Alder St, Tacoma, WA 98409
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,395–$2,050
Apartment for rent
1d ago
4319 S Alder St, Tacoma, WA 98409
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,395–$1,995
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
3509 S Orchard St, Tacoma, WA 98466
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,548–$1,825
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
3001 S Tyler St, Tacoma, WA 98409
1 bed
1 bath
$1,350
Apartment for rent
1d ago
5017 S Orchard St, Tacoma, WA 98467
2 beds
1 bath
$1,550
Apartment for rent
2d ago
6830 Tacoma Mall Blvd, Tacoma, WA 98409
2 beds
1 bath
$1,425–$1,795
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
3509 S Orchard St, Tacoma, WA 98466
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,548–$1,825
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
3001 S Tyler St, Tacoma, WA 98409
1 bed
1 bath
$1,350
Apartment for rent
3d ago
5228 S Mason Ave, Tacoma, WA 98409
2–4 beds
2 baths
$1,638–$2,088
Apartment for rent
3h ago
5420 S Tacoma Way, Tacoma, WA 98409
Studio
-1 baths
$895
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
3509 S Orchard St, Tacoma, WA 98466
1 bed
1 bath
$1,548–$1,665
Price drop
Apartment for rent
29m ago
3202 S Mason Ave, Tacoma, WA 98409
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,260–$2,164
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3h ago
5420 S Tacoma Way, Tacoma, WA 98409
Studio
-1 baths
$895
Apartment for rent
1d ago
2515 S 48th St, Tacoma, WA 98409
1 bed
1 bath
$1,145–$1,250
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 $1,497 per month as of September 5, 2026.
Is rent up or down in South Tacoma?
Average rent prices in South Tacoma have decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 6% since last year.
How does South Tacoma rent compare to the national average?
Rent in South Tacoma is 21% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $402 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).