Rockwell Place Apartments
1517 Bishop Rd SW,
Tumwater, WA 98512
$1,395 - $2,355
Studio - 4 Beds
Rental Market Trends in Tumwater, WA
What is the average rent in Tumwater, WA?
$1,614/month
Average Rent
699 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+0.8%
Increase in the Last Year
As of January 2026, the average rent in Tumwater, WA is $1,614 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,624/month, which means Tumwater rent prices are 1% lower than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Tumwater, you can expect to pay about $1,451 per month for a studio, $1,614 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,843 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,190 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Tumwater, WA?
In the past year, rent has increased by 0.8%, which averages out to $13 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Tumwater, WA
Last Updated January 2026
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
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10%
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45%
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25%
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Rent by Neighborhood
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Tumwater?
Based on current rent prices, Mountain at Somerset Hill, The Farm and Somerset Hill are the most affordable neighborhoods in Tumwater.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Tumwater?
Based on current rent prices, Highlands, Somerset Hill and The Farm are the most expensive neighborhoods in Tumwater.
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Which Tumwater neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Tumwater with the most apartments available are Highlands, The Farm and Somerset Hill .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Tumwater, WA?
Because the average rent in Tumwater is $1,614, you’ll want to make about $5,380 per month or $64,560 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.
How does Tumwater, WA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Tumwater, 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.
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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.