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Average Rent in Tacoma, WA & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 4 apartment communities in Tacoma, WA. Updated daily.
Market Average
$1,919/mo
▲ +1.9% from last month
Lowest Available
$1,090/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
4
tracked daily
Units Listed
57
available now
Price Cuts This Week in Tacoma, WA
18 listed units across 2 buildings in Tacoma, WA dropped their asking rent in the past 7 days, an average cut of $109/mo. These are the largest cuts, tracked unit by unit with daily price checks.
| Apartment | Unit | Last Week | Now | Cut |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Fairways | Unit 166, B4 | $2,280 | $2,079 | $201 |
| The Fairways | Unit 095, B4 | $2,125 | $1,925 | $200 |
| The Fairways | Unit 178, B4 | $2,105 | $1,908 | $197 |
| The Fairways | Unit 143, B4 | $2,031 | $1,835 | $196 |
| The Fairways | Unit 023, B4 | $2,080 | $1,887 | $193 |
| The Fairways | Unit 337, B3 | $2,055 | $1,862 | $193 |
| The Fairways | Unit 384, B3 | $2,125 | $1,932 | $193 |
| The Fairways | Unit 202, A3 | $1,648 | $1,575 | $73 |
Rent by Neighborhood in Tacoma, WA
Compare average rent across Tacoma, WA neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends.
| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | 30d Change | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West End | $2,543 | ▼ $102 | $2,108 | 1 | 13 |
| Northeast Tacoma | $1,972 | ▼ $115 | $1,726 | 1 | 31 |
| Tacoma 98499 | $1,599 | ▼ $34 | $1,599 | 1 | 1 |
| Tacoma 98444 | $1,129 | ▲ $9 | $1,090 | 1 | 12 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Tacoma, WA?
As of September 2026, the average rent in Tacoma, WA is $1,919 per month across 4 apartment communities and 57 available units. Rents have increased $35 (1.9%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is The Woodmark starting at $1,090/mo. By unit type, a 1-bedroom averages $1,753/mo, a 2-bedroom averages $1,988/mo, a 3-bedroom averages $2,180/mo.
Prices range from $1,090 to $3,450 per month. The most common price point is the $1,800 range, where 14 units are currently listed.
Tacoma, WA Rent Price History
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| Month | Avg Rent | Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2026 | $1,735 | - | 5 |
| September 2026 | $1,675 | -$60 | 5 |
The trend line and monthly averages track each building's average listed price, recorded daily with outliers trimmed. The current month is a month-to-date figure, so it can sit above or below today's live market average shown at the top of this page.
Average Rent by Bedroom
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Tacoma, WA
Rent Prices by Apartment in Tacoma, WA
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Woodmark | $1,090/mo | $1,129/mo | 12 | 3.5 |
| Lake Grove Apartments | $1,599/mo | $1,599/mo | 1 | 4.4 |
| The Fairways | $1,726/mo | $1,972/mo | 31 | 3.5 |
| Copperline at Point Ruston | $2,108/mo | $2,543/mo | 13 | 4.2 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Tacoma, WA
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$77,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,919/mo.
Comfortable income
$92,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,090/mo), you need to earn at least $44,000/year.
Median household income in Tacoma, WA is $83,857 , about 9% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Tacoma, WA
Overall prices in Tacoma, WA runs above the national average by about 13% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 112.7, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Tacoma, WA's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,919 |
| Utilities | $652 |
| Groceries | $584 |
| Transportation | $1,553 |
| Healthcare | $758 |
| Other goods and services | $1,212 |
| Estimated total | $6,678/mo |
Population
220,482
Median household income
$83,857
Census median rent
$1,597/mo
Census rent burden
31.7%
Median age
37.3
Mean commute
29 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
Google Search Trends for Tacoma, WA Apartments
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