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Last updated on July 27, 2026
Average rent in
South Tacoma, Tacoma, WA
Average rent in
Last updated on July 27, 2026
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Median rent
Median rent in South Tacoma
$1,499/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in South Tacoma is $1,499 per month as of July 2026. This is 22% below the national average rent, or $430 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in South Tacoma
81
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 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 $2,189. 1-bedroom apartments in South Tacoma run $1,312 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,638.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,114 | 1% | 17% | |
1 bedroom | $1,295 |  1% | 3% | |
2 bedroom | $1,650 | 1% | No Change | |
3 bedroom | $2,395 | 3% | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $3,300 | 8% | 27% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Central | $1,625 | |
Fircrest | $1,881 | |
New Tacoma | $1,503 | |
North End | $1,572 | |
Parkland | $1,600 | |
South End | $1,405 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,450 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,875 | 5% | 21% | |
Houses | $2,189 | No Change | No Change | |
Rooms | $900 | 5% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,114
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
17%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,295
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,650
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
No Change
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,395
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,300
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
27%
Fircrest
Average rent
$1,881
Parkland
Average rent
$1,600
Central
Average rent
$1,625
New Tacoma
Average rent
$1,503
North End
Average rent
$1,572
South End
Average rent
$1,405
Apartments
Average rent
$1,450
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$1,875
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
21%
Houses
Average rent
$2,189
Last 30 days
No Change
Rooms
Average rent
$900
Last 30 days
5%
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
22%lower than the national median
3%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in South Tacoma, Tacoma, WA is 20% lower than the median rent in Fircrest, Fircrest, WA.
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Discover rentals in South Tacoma, Tacoma, WA
1d ago
4018 S Warner St, Tacoma, WA 98409
2 beds
1 bath
$1,357
Apartment for rent
5d+ 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
4028 S Lawrence St #F, Tacoma, WA 98409
2 beds
1 bath
$1,395
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 17
5d+ ago
South Tacoma apartment for rent in Tacoma
2 beds
1 bath
$1,395
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
South Tacoma house for rent in Tacoma
2 beds
1 bath
$2,200
House for rent
Available Jul 3
5d+ ago
South Tacoma townhouse for rent in Tacoma
4318 S Puget Sound Ave #B6, Tacoma, WA 98409
2 beds
2.5 baths
$2,189
House for rent
5d+ ago
3508 S 45th St, Tacoma, WA 98409
2 beds
1 bath
$2,100
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
South Tacoma townhouse for rent in Tacoma
3125 S 45th St, Tacoma, WA 98409
2 beds
2.5 baths
$2,095
House for rent
2d ago
Verified
3509 S Orchard St, Tacoma, WA 98466
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,665–$2,395
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1h ago
2540 S 42nd St, Tacoma, WA 98409
1 bed
1 bath
$1,495
Apartment for rent
1d ago
2 Chelan Pl, Tacoma, WA 98409
1 bed
1 bath
$1,525–$1,650
Apartment for rent
3d ago
4319 S Alder St, Tacoma, WA 98409
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,395–$1,995
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
3509 S Orchard St, Tacoma, WA 98466
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,665–$2,395
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
4215 S 66th St, Tacoma, WA 98409
1 bed
1 bath
$1,450
Apartment for rent
3d ago
3001 S Tyler St, Tacoma, WA 98409
1 bed
1 bath
$1,400
Apartment for rent
3d ago
5420 S Tacoma Way, Tacoma, WA 98409
Studio
-1 baths
$895
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
3509 S Orchard St, Tacoma, WA 98466
2 beds
1 bath
$1,800–$1,935
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2h ago
3202 S Mason Ave, Tacoma, WA 98409
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,250–$1,832
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
4018 S Warner St, Tacoma, WA 98409
2 beds
1 bath
$1,357
Apartment for rent
3d ago
4319 S Alder St, Tacoma, WA 98409
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,395–$1,995
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 $1,499 per month as of July 25, 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 22% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $430 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).