Rook
1502 Fawcett Ave,
Tacoma, WA 98402
$1,525 - $3,575
Studio - 2 Beds
Rental Market Trends in Tacoma, WA
What is the average rent in Tacoma, WA?
$1,488/month
Average Rent
644 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+1.2%
Increase in the Last Year
As of January 2026, the average rent in Tacoma, WA is $1,488 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,625/month, which means Tacoma rent prices are 8% lower than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Tacoma, you can expect to pay about $1,254 per month for a studio, $1,488 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,785 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,231 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Tacoma, WA?
In the past year, rent has increased by 1.2%, which averages out to $19 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated January 2026
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Rent Ranges in Tacoma, WA
Last Updated January 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
7%
Below $700/month
12%
$700 - $1,000/month
39%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
32%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
9%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
Last Updated Today
What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Tacoma?
Based on current rent prices, South End, Eastside and Woodland Glen are the most affordable neighborhoods in Tacoma.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Tacoma?
Based on current rent prices, Manitou Park, West End and The Boulders at Puget Sound are the most expensive neighborhoods in Tacoma.
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Which Tacoma neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Tacoma with the most apartments available are Stadium District, South Tacoma and Downtown Tacoma .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Tacoma, WA?
Because the average rent in Tacoma is $1,488, you’ll want to make about $4,960 per month or $59,520 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.
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Tacoma, WA is 23.0% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Tacoma is 56.1% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,254 - $2,231. You can expect to pay 5.4% more for groceries, 10.2% less for utilities, and 23.5% more for transportation.
How does Tacoma, WA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Tacoma, WA to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
Studio
$1,098/month
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One Bedroom
$1,294/month
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Two Bedroom
$1,581/month
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Three Bedroom
$1,858/month
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Reeder Management Inc
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Olympic Management Company
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57
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Greystar
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3,458
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Allied Residential
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51
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9,050
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17
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Edison47
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19
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11
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Coast Property Management
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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 November 2025.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.