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Rental Market Trends in Ruston, WA

What is the average rent in Ruston, WA?

$2,379/month

Average Rent

329 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-1.7%

Decrease in the Last Year

Ruston, WA Rental Market Overview

The average rent in Ruston, WA is $2,379 per month. This is 45% higher than the national average rent price of $1,644/month, making Ruston one of the most expensive cities in the US.

  • Studio apartments in Ruston average $1,652 per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in Ruston average $2,379 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in Ruston average $3,076 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in Ruston average $5,512 or more per month.

Data Updated: June, 2026

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,652/month
503 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,379/month
329 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,076/month
406 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$5,512/month
136 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Ruston, WA?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 1.7%, which averages out to $40 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated June 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Ruston, WA
Last Updated June 2026
$700 - $1,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Ruston, WA
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
50% $700 - $1,000/month
0% $1,001 - $1,500/month
0% $1,501 - $2,000/month
50% Above $2,000/month

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Ruston, WA?

Because the average rent in Ruston is $2,379, you’ll want to make about $7,930 per month or $95,160 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

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Ruston, WA

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Copperline at Point Ruston

Copperline at Point Ruston

5005 Main St,
Tacoma, WA 98407

$2,275 - $4,787

1-3 Beds

Lennick Court Apartments

Lennick Court Apartments

5715 N 30th St,
Tacoma, WA 98407

$1,450

2 Beds

Village at The Pointe Apartments

Village at The Pointe Apartments

5702 N 33rd St,
Tacoma, WA 98407

$2,050 - $2,275

2 Beds

StoneRidge at the Park - 55+ Community

StoneRidge at the Park - 55+ Community

3602 N Narrows Dr,
Tacoma, WA 98407

$2,825 - $3,395

2 Beds

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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.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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