Last updated on July 2, 2026

Average rent in
Tumwater, WA

Median rent

Median rent in Tumwater

$2,025/mo

increased by4%

vs previous year

The average rent in Tumwater is $2,025 per month as of June 2026. This is 4% above the national average rent, or $75 more per month.

$1.59

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Tumwater

28

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Tumwater rentals at each price point

80%60%40%20%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Tumwater, WA

Average rent prices in Tumwater have increased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 4% 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 $1,755, whereas a house costs $2,872. 1-bedroom apartments in Tumwater run $1,575 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,845.

Listings

Studio

$1,462

2%

7%

1 bedroom

$1,558

3%

6%

2 bedroom

$1,847

1%

7%

3 bedroom

$2,525

6%

5%

4 bedroom

$3,000

2%

9%

Studio

Average rent

$1,462

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

7%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,558

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

6%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,847

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

7%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,525

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,000

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

9%

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

Median rent price$2,025
increased by4%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,735
decreased by11%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Tumwater, WA is 17% higher than the median rent in Artondale, WA.

Discover rentals in Tumwater, WA

411 Lee St Sw - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Apartment for rent in Tumwater

2 beds

1 bath

$1,270

Apartment for rent

829 Israel Rd Sw - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8

Very good

829 Israel Rd Sw

829 Israel Rd Sw, Tumwater, WA 98501

2 beds

1 bath

$1,395–$1,425

Apartment for rent

Breckenridge Associates - Photo 1 of 1

9h ago

8.8

Very good

Breckenridge Associates

2820 Tuscany Ln Sw, Tumwater, WA 98512

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,575–$1,775

Apartment for rent

Bedrock Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.8

Very good

Bedrock Apartments

1992 Ridgeview Loop Sw, Tumwater, WA 98512

2 beds

1 bath

$1,675

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 $2,025 per month as of June 27, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Tumwater?

Average rent prices in Tumwater have increased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 4% since last year.

How does Tumwater rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Tumwater is 4% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $75 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Tumwater?

To comfortably afford rent in Tumwater, you'd need to earn approximately $81,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Tumwater?

Tumwater's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,600 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $1,900 monthly. These figures represent the current market rates across the city's rental inventory.

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).

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