Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on April 27, 2026

Average rent in
South Tacoma, Tacoma, WA

Last updated on April 27, 2026

Last updated on April 27, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in South Tacoma, Tacoma, WA is $1,497. This is -23%, or $451, lower than the national average.

$1.74

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,497

decreased by3%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

72

for rent on Zumper.com

As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in South Tacoma, Tacoma, WA is $1,497. This is -23%, or $451, lower than the national average.

$1.74

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

1%
51%
39%
8%
2%
$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
$3,001+$3,001+

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 decreased by 3% 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 $1,350 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,650. Houses for rent in South Tacoma, Tacoma, WA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,995.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,345

2%

7%

2 bedroom

$1,650

1%

No Change

3 bedroom

$2,200

5%

7%

4 bedroom

$3,322

17%

21%

Studio

$1,282

8%

5%

Studio

Average rent

$1,282

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

5%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,345

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

7%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,650

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

No Change

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,200

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

7%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,322

Last 30 days

17%

Last year

21%

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$1,497
decreased by23%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,954

Equal to the the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in South Tacoma, Tacoma, WA is 23% lower than the median rent in Fircrest, Fircrest, WA.

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Olympic Sunset - Photo 1 of 1

2h ago

8.5

Very good

Olympic Sunset

6634 Tacoma Mall Blvd, Tacoma, WA 98409

2 beds

1 bath

$1,371–$1,495

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DB&D Realty LLC - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.6

Very good

DB&D Realty LLC

4016 S Puget Sound Ave, Tacoma, WA 98409

2 beds

1 bath

$1,395

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3926 S Tyler St #4 - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

5d+ ago

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3926 S Tyler St #4, Tacoma, WA 98409

2 beds

1 bath

$1,400

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6634 Tacoma Mall Blvd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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Valley Vista - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.8

Very good

Valley Vista

6830 Tacoma Mall Blvd, Tacoma, WA 98409

2 beds

1 bath

$1,445–$1,645

Price drop

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3704 S Gunnison St - Photo 1 of 1

23h ago

8.6

Very good

3704 S Gunnison St

3704 S Gunnison St, Tacoma, WA 98409

2 beds

1 bath

$1,450

Apartment for rent

SUNSET COURT APARTMENTS - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

2d ago

9.4

Excellent

SUNSET COURT APARTMENTS

2301 S 74th St, Tacoma, WA 98409

2 beds

1 bath

$1,495

Apartment for rent