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Frederickson Tacoma, WA

A sprawling industrial hub near Washington’s largest cities

Industry Commuter Wooded

Frederickson is a large neighborhood located about 17 miles south of Downtown Tacoma. Frederickson is known as an industrial hub and has several warehouses and business parks, but the majority of the area is underdeveloped and wooded. Frederickson’s rental options are located near the outer borders of the neighborhood and there are a variety of moderately-priced to upscale apartments, houses, and townhomes available for rent.

The neighborhood also has several parks and trails for residents to enjoy the natural beauty Washington is known for. Both Mount Rainier and Mount Olympia are short distances away to the west, and Mount Rainier National Park provides incredible hiking, mountain climbing, and camping opportunities. Joint Base Lewis-McChord is located directly west of Frederickson, making this neighborhood a popular choice for those who work at the base. With access to Highway 7 and 704, Frederickson is also a popular choice among commuters since the neighborhood is convenient to Seattle and Olympia.

Rent Trends

As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in Frederickson is $1,595 for a studio, $1,694 for one bedroom, $2,053 for two bedrooms, and $2,536 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Frederickson has increased by 0.9% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 677 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,595/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 729 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,694/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,042 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,053/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,301 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,536/month

    Average Rent

Getting Around

Somewhat Walkable

Walkability

20 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

90 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Bikeability

20 / 100

Daily Essentials

No Supermarkets Within a 30 Minute Walk

Groceries

10 / 100

Limited Restaurant Variety Nearby

Restaurants

30 / 100

Limited Café Variety Nearby

Cafes

20 / 100

Few to No Shops Nearby

Shopping

10 / 100

Recreation

Moderate Amount of Park Space Nearby

Parks

40 / 100

Few to No Wellness Amenity Options Nearby

Wellness

10 / 100

Local Vibe

Calm Atmosphere

Vibrancy

10 / 100

Few to No Nightlife Options Nearby

Nightlife

10 / 100

Not Noisy

Quiet Score

100 / 100

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Frontier Park
  • South Hill Community Park
  • Meridian Habitat Park
  • Bresemann Forest
  • Spanaway Park

Airports

  • Seattle-Tacoma International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.