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Rental Market Trends in Tumwater, WA

Updated September 2026

The average rent in Tumwater, WA is $1,633/month.

Rent in Tumwater is roughly equal to the national average rent of of $1,664/month.

$1,633/month

Average Rent

699 Sq Ft

Average Size

+0.4%

Change / Year

443

Available Apartments

Tumwater rent varies by unit size and layout:

  • Studio apartments in Tumwater average $1,450 per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in Tumwater average $1,633 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in Tumwater average $1,887 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in Tumwater average $2,369 or more per month.

Average Rent by Home Type

Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,450/month
493 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,633/month
699 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,887/month
947 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,369/month
1,233 Sq Ft
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,160/month
1,034 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,859/month
1,692 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,169/month
2,085 Sq Ft
View Tumwater Apartments

How much has average rent changed in Tumwater, WA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 0.4%, which averages out to $8 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time

September 2026

2025 2026
Market Trends Over Time

Rent Ranges in Tumwater, WA

September 2026
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Tumwater, WA
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
10% $700 - $1,000/month
14% $1,001 - $1,500/month
48% $1,501 - $2,000/month
29% Above $2,000/month

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

Because the average rent in Tumwater is $1,633, you’ll want to make about $5,443 per month or $65,316 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.

City

Tumwater, WA

443 Available Apartments for Rent

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Apartment Communities in Tumwater We Think You'll Love

Kingswood Village

Kingswood Village

1450 Odegard Rd SW,
Tumwater, WA 98512

Studio - 2 Beds | $1,495 - $2,495

Suncrest Apts

Suncrest Apts

320 Israel Rd SW,
Tumwater, WA 98501

1-3 Beds | $1,250 - $1,700

Breckenridge Heights

Breckenridge Heights

1923 Brittany Ln SW,
Tumwater, WA 98512

1-3 Beds | $1,550 - $2,210

Breckenridge Apartments

Breckenridge Apartments

2820 Tuscany Ln SW,
Tumwater, WA 98512

1-3 Beds | $1,550 - $1,995

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average rent in Tumwater?

The average rent in Tumwater is $1,633 per month, which is 1.9% lower than the national average of $1,664.

What is the average rent for a house in Tumwater?

The average rent for a house in Tumwater, WA is $2,859 per month.

Are rents going up or down in Tumwater?

Rents in Tumwater, WA are increasing, with prices up 0.4% year-over-year and $8 more per month.

What rent range is most common in Tumwater?

In Tumwater, WA, 48% of apartments fall between $1,501 - $2,000/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.

United States Washington Tumwater Rental Trends

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.

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