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Last updated on October 26, 2026
Average rent in
South Tacoma, Tacoma, WA
Average rent in
Last updated on October 26, 2026
Bedroom count
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Median rent
Median rent in South Tacoma
$1,500/mo
1%vs previous year
The average rent in South Tacoma is $1,500 per month as of October 2026. This is 21% below the national average rent, or $400 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in South Tacoma
79
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 increased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 1% 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 $1,425, whereas a house costs $2,215. 1-bedroom apartments in South Tacoma run $1,315 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,597.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,125 | 2% |  13% | |
1 bedroom | $1,315 | No Change | No Change | |
2 bedroom | $1,617 | No Change | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $2,265 | 5% | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $3,100 | 4% | 7% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Central | $1,822 | |
Fircrest | $1,995 | |
New Tacoma | $1,472 | |
North End | $1,650 | |
Parkland | $1,595 | |
South End | $1,598 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,425 | 2% | 3% | |
Condos | $1,750 | 10% | 23% | |
Houses | $2,215 | No Change | 1% | |
Rooms | $1,118 | 83% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,125
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
13%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,315
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
No Change
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,617
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,265
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,100
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
7%
Fircrest
Average rent
$1,995
Parkland
Average rent
$1,595
Central
Average rent
$1,822
New Tacoma
Average rent
$1,472
North End
Average rent
$1,650
South End
Average rent
$1,598
Apartments
Average rent
$1,425
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
3%
Condos
Average rent
$1,750
Last 30 days
10%
Last year
23%
Houses
Average rent
$2,215
Last year
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,118
Last 30 days
83%
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
5%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in South Tacoma, Tacoma, WA is 25% lower than the median rent in Fircrest, Fircrest, WA.
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5d+ ago
South Tacoma apartment for rent in Tacoma
6609 S Proctor St, Tacoma, WA 98409
2 beds
1 bath
$1,200
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 1
5d+ ago
4016 S Puget Sound Ave, Tacoma, WA 98409
2 beds
1 bath
$1,350–$1,395
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
5701 S Orchard St, Tacoma, WA 98409
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,367–$1,881
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
3d ago
4024 S Lawrence St, Tacoma, WA 98409
2 beds
1 bath
$1,375
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
3d ago
South Tacoma townhouse for rent in Tacoma
2 beds
2 baths
$2,575
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
4d ago
4315 S Alder St, Tacoma, WA 98409
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,375–$2,050
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
10h ago
3202 S Mason Ave, Tacoma, WA 98409
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,206–$2,111
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
2d ago
4319 S Alder St, Tacoma, WA 98409
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,375–$1,975
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
3509 S Orchard St, Tacoma, WA 98466
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,501–$1,701
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 7-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
19h ago
3825 S Junett St, Tacoma, WA 98409
1 bed
1 bath
$1,415
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
2d ago
4209 S 30th St, Tacoma, WA 98409
2 beds
1 bath
$1,550–$1,725
Price droppedFees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
3d ago
4326 S Junett St, Tacoma, WA 98409
Studio
1 bath
$1,027
Price droppedFees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
3509 S Orchard St, Tacoma, WA 98466
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,501–$1,701
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 7-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
3d ago
6451 S Stevens St, Tacoma, WA 98409
2 beds
1 bath
$1,550
Price droppedFees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
19h ago
4338 S Cedar St, Tacoma, WA 98409
1 bed
1 bath
$1,575
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
4d ago
3001 S Tyler St, Tacoma, WA 98409
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,350–$1,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
2d ago
5018 S 58th St, Tacoma, WA 98409
2 beds
1 bath
$1,450
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
2d ago
4209 S 30th St, Tacoma, WA 98409
2 beds
1 bath
$1,550–$1,725
Price droppedFees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
3d ago
5420 S Tacoma Way, Tacoma, WA 98409
Studio
-1 baths
$895
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
3d ago
4326 S Junett St, Tacoma, WA 98409
Studio
1 bath
$1,027
Price droppedFees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.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 $1,500 per month as of October 24, 2026.
Is rent up or down in South Tacoma?
Average rent prices in South Tacoma have increased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 1% 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 $400 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).