Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on September 11, 2025

Average rent in
South Tacoma, Tacoma, WA

Last updated on September 11, 2025

Last updated on September 11, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in South Tacoma, Tacoma, WA have increased by 3% in the last month and have decreased by 5% in the last year.

We analyze our inventory and calculate this information on a 30-day rolling basis.

Rent price summary for
South Tacoma, Tacoma, WA

As of August 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in South Tacoma, Tacoma, WA is $1,550. This is -22% lower than the national average.

$1.82

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,550

decreased by5%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

73

for rent on Zumper.com

As of August 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in South Tacoma, Tacoma, WA is $1,550. This is -22% lower than the national average.

$1.82

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

3%
43%
45%
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 comparables in
South Tacoma, Tacoma, WA

The monthly rent for an apartment in South Tacoma, Tacoma, WA is $1,450. A 1-bedroom apartment in South Tacoma, Tacoma, WA costs about $1,295 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 $2,095.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,295

1%

3%

2 bedroom

$1,695

1%

2%

3 bedroom

$2,295

No Change

4%

4 bedroom

$3,200

2%

25%

Studio

$1,249

4%

23%

Studio

Average rent

$1,249

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

23%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,295

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,695

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,295

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,200

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

25%

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 by23%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,995

Equal to the the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in South Tacoma, Tacoma, WA is 22% lower than the median rent in Fircrest, Fircrest, WA.

More data insights and reports

View the National Rent Report

National Rent Report

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Canadian Rent Report

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Annual Rent Report

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The Monroe - Photo 1 of 1

18h ago

8.3

Very good

The Monroe

3218 S Monroe St, Tacoma, WA 98409

2 beds

1 bath

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iStudios - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.6

Very good

iStudios

3825 S Junett St, Tacoma, WA 98409

2 beds

1 bath

$1,495

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4046 S 31st St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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2 beds

1 bath

$1,500

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Available Aug 10

The Verandas Apartment Homes - Photo 1 of 1

19h ago

10

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The Verandas Apartment Homes

3509 S Orchard St, Tacoma, WA 98466

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,530–$2,274

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Cute 2 Bedroom 1 Bath in a 4 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.8

Very good

Cute 2 Bedroom 1 Bath in a 4

5002 S 58th St, Tacoma, WA 98409

2 beds

1 bath

$1,550

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