Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on November 15, 2026
Average rent in
Tumwater, WA
Average rent in
Last updated on November 15, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Tumwater
$1,895/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in Tumwater is $1,895 per month as of November 2026. This is about the same as the national average rent.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Tumwater
47
for rent on Zumper.com as of November 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Tumwater rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Tumwater, WA
Average rent prices in Tumwater have increased by 2% 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
Tumwater, WA
Rent prices in Tumwater vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Tumwater is $1,792, whereas a house costs $2,647. 1-bedroom apartments in Tumwater run $1,580 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,827.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,355 |  7% | 5% | |
1 bedroom | $1,580 | 1% | 7% | |
2 bedroom | $1,860 | No Change | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $2,400 | No Change | 7% | |
4 bedroom | $3,000 | 3% | 23% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Carlyon North | $1,800 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,792 | 3% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,995 | No Change | - | |
Houses | $2,647 | No Change | 2% |
Studio
Average rent
$1,355
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
5%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,580
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
7%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,860
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,400
Last year
7%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,000
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
23%
Carlyon North
Average rent
$1,800
Apartments
Average rent
$1,792
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$1,995
Houses
Average rent
$2,647
Last year
2%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Tumwater, 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 Tumwater, WA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Tumwater and Artondale by all bedroom counts and property types.
Tumwater
Equal to the the national median
Equal to the the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Tumwater, WA is equal to the median rent in Artondale, WA.
Average rent in nearby cities
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$1,895
36%$1,595
23%$1,395
5%$1,395
2%$1,945
3%$2,000
37%$1,742
28%$2,045
14%$2,500
4%$1,875
$1,740
9%$1,850
8%Discover rentals in Tumwater, WA
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Tumwater
2 beds
1 bath
$1,270
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
1d ago
829 Israel Rd Sw, Tumwater, WA 98501
2 beds
1 bath
$1,425
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
21h ago
7448 Trails End Dr Se, Tumwater, WA 98501
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
4d ago
Apartment for rent in Tumwater
3 beds
2 baths
$2,195
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
House for rent in Tumwater
2 beds
1 bath
$2,800
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
1d ago
350 North St Se, Tumwater, WA 98501
2 beds
2 baths
$2,290
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
Apartment for rent in Tumwater
1 bed
1 bath
$1,895
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
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Tumwater
6504 Capitol Blvd Se, Tumwater, WA 98501
Studio
1 bath
$1,625
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
2h ago
Verified
4822 Rural Road Southwest, Tumwater, WA 98512
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,745–$2,595
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
Available Sep 27
1d ago
1619 Trosper Rd Sw, Tumwater, WA 98512
3 beds
2 baths
$2,299–$2,345
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
1d ago
Apartment for rent in Tumwater
1 bed
1 bath
$1,495
Price dropped $100Fees 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
House for rent in Tumwater
3 beds
2 baths
$2,945
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
3d ago
Verified
1325 77th Trl Se, Tumwater, WA 98501
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,700
Price dropped $215Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Oct 16
2h ago
Verified
4822 Rural Road Southwest, Tumwater, WA 98512
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,745–$2,595
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
Available Sep 27
1d ago
Apartment for rent in Tumwater
1 bed
1 bath
$1,495
Price dropped $100Fees 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
4d ago
Apartment for rent in Tumwater
2 beds
1 bath
$1,845
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
2h ago
Verified
4822 Rural Road Southwest, Tumwater, WA 98512
3 beds
2 baths
$2,295
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 Sep 27
1d ago
1619 Trosper Rd Sw, Tumwater, WA 98512
3 beds
2 baths
$2,299–$2,345
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
1d ago
Apartment for rent in Tumwater
1 bed
1 bath
$1,495
Price dropped $100Fees 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
4d ago
Apartment for rent in Tumwater
3 beds
2 baths
$2,195
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
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Frequently asked questions for Tumwater, WA
Quick answers to common questions about the Tumwater rental market.
How much is rent in Tumwater?
The average rent in Tumwater is $1,895 per month as of November 14, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Tumwater?
Average rent prices in Tumwater have increased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 3% since last year.
How does Tumwater rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Tumwater is roughly the same as the national average.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Tumwater?
To comfortably afford rent in Tumwater, you'd need to earn approximately $76,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Tumwater?
April offers the lowest rents in Tumwater, running about 5.2% below July prices, which see the highest rates of the year.
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).