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1502 Fawcett Ave,
Tacoma, WA 98402
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Rental Market Trends in Tacoma, WA
Updated September 2026
The average rent in Tacoma, WA is $1,503/month.
Rent in Tacoma is roughly equal to the national average rent of of $1,665/month.
$1,503/month
Average Rent
642 Sq Ft
Average Size
+1.6%
Change / Year
2,546
Available Apartments
Tacoma rent varies by unit size and layout:
- Studio apartments in Tacoma average $1,250 per month.
- One-bedroom apartments in Tacoma average $1,503 per month.
- Two-bedroom apartments in Tacoma average $1,813 per month.
- Three-bedroom apartments in Tacoma average $2,231 or more per month.
Average Rent by Home Type
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How much has average rent changed in Tacoma, WA?
In the past year, rent has increased by 1.6%, which averages out to $24 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
September 2026
2025
2026
Rent Ranges in Tacoma, WA
September 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
6%
Below $700/month
13%
$700 - $1,000/month
40%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
32%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
9%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Tacoma?
Based on current rent prices, West End, North End and Downtown Tacoma are the most expensive neighborhoods in Tacoma.
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Average Rent
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Which Tacoma neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Tacoma with the most apartments available are Stadium District, North End and South Tacoma .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Tacoma, WA?
Because the average rent in Tacoma is $1,503, you’ll want to make about $5,010 per month or $60,120 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 19.9% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Tacoma is 29.1% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,250 - $2,231. You can expect to pay 9.9% more for groceries, 0.4% more for utilities, and 48.7% 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.
View the Tacoma Area GuideStudio
$1,095/month
$1,225/month
One Bedroom
$1,328/month
$1,688/month
Two Bedroom
$1,620/month
$2,088/month
Three Bedroom
$1,899/month
$2,534/month
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rent in Tacoma?
The average rent in Tacoma is $1,503 per month, which is 9.7% lower than the national average of $1,665.
What is the average rent for a house in Tacoma?
The average rent for a house in Tacoma, WA is $3,064 per month.
What is the average rent for a townhome in Tacoma?
The average rent for a townhome in Tacoma, WA is $2,130 per month.
Are rents going up or down in Tacoma?
Rents in Tacoma, WA are increasing, with prices up 1.6% year-over-year and $24 more per month.
What rent range is most common in Tacoma?
In Tacoma, WA, 40% of apartments fall between $1,001 - $1,500/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.
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 September 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.