Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on March 13, 2026

Average rent in
South Tacoma, Tacoma, WA

Last updated on March 13, 2026

Last updated on March 13, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in South Tacoma, Tacoma, WA is $1,495. This is -21%, or $405, lower than the national average.

$1.87

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,495

Flat
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

58

for rent on Zumper.com

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in South Tacoma, Tacoma, WA is $1,495. This is -21%, or $405, lower than the national average.

$1.87

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

7%
47%
39%
7%
$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 remained the same 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 $1,495. A 1-bedroom apartment in South Tacoma, Tacoma, WA costs about $1,295 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,595. Houses for rent in South Tacoma, Tacoma, WA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,750.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,285

2%

8%

2 bedroom

$1,612

2%

2%

3 bedroom

$2,447

3%

4%

4 bedroom

$3,795

5%

20%

Studio

$1,282

2%

2%

Studio

Average rent

$1,282

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,285

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

8%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,612

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,447

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,795

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

20%

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$1,495
decreased by21%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,725
decreased by9%

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.

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8.4

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WELBY

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8.6

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5d+ ago

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2 beds

1 bath

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ORCHARD GLEN - Photo 1 of 1
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8.8

Very good

ORCHARD GLEN

5026 S 58th St, Tacoma, WA 98409

2 beds

1 bath

$1,495

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