Average Rent in Tacoma, WA
2 apartment buildings, 56 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily.
Avg Rent
$2,042/mo
Cheapest
$1,515/mo
Properties
2
Units
56
Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 2 properties in Tacoma, WA.
Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Tacoma, WA Rent Prices
All 2 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
The Fairways
4901 Fairwood Blvd NE, Tacoma, WA 98422, USA
Copperline at Point Ruston
5005 Main Street, Tacoma, WA 98407
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Fairways 4901 Fairwood Blvd NE, Tacoma, WA 98422, USA | $1,515 | $1,911 | $2.26 | 3.5 (380) | 45 |
| 2 | Copperline at Point Ruston 5005 Main Street, Tacoma, WA 98407 | $2,178 | $2,581 | $3.04 | 4.2 (148) | 11 |
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Tacoma, WA Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Tacoma, WA is $2,042 per month, based on 56 units across 2 apartment communities. Prices range from $1,515 at The Fairways to $2,178 at Copperline at Point Ruston.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,178/mo | $2,178/mo | 1 |
| 1 Bed | $1,767/mo | $1,515/mo | 28 |
| 2 Bed | $2,262/mo | $1,798/mo | 20 |
| 3 Bed | $2,499/mo | $2,445/mo | 7 |
Every price comes directly from each property's leasing system, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in Tacoma, WA, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Tacoma, WA averages $1,767/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $2,262/mo. At the local median household income of $83,857, that works out to 29% of gross income, near the 30 percent affordability ceiling.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Tacoma, WA at $1,597/mo. The current tracked market average runs 28% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Tacoma, WA while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
Who employs renters in Tacoma
Demand in the Tacoma rental market is shaped by the metro's largest private and public employers. The following organizations anchor local hiring and influence what renters can pay:
- Joint Base Lewis-McChord
- MultiCare Health System
- CHI Franciscan
Mean one-way commute in Tacoma, WA is 29 minutes, per the Census ACS, useful context when weighing which properties sit inside reasonable reach of these employers.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Tacoma, WA?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$82,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $2,042/mo.
Comfortable income
$98,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,515/mo), you need to earn at least $61,000/year.
Median household income in Tacoma, WA is $83,857 , about 14% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Tacoma, WA
Overall prices in Tacoma, WA runs above the national average by about 13% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 112.7, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Tacoma, WA's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $2,042 |
| Utilities | $652 |
| Groceries | $584 |
| Transportation | $1,553 |
| Healthcare | $758 |
| Other goods and services | $1,212 |
| Estimated total | $6,801/mo |
Population
220,482
Median household income
$83,857
Census median rent
$1,597/mo
Rent as % of income
31.7%
Median age
37.3
Mean commute
29 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
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Nearby cities in Washington
How Tacoma, WA rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Tacoma, WA | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle, WA | $2,847 | +39% | 51 |
| Renton, WA | $1,778 | -13% | 15 |
| Kent, WA | $1,598 | -22% | 15 |
| Bellevue, WA | $2,121 | +4% | 15 |
| Federal Way, WA | $1,585 | -22% | 12 |
| Spokane Valley, WA | $1,477 | -28% | 11 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Tacoma, WA?
The average rent in Tacoma, WA is $2,042 per month, based on 56 units across 2 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are updated every morning through our proprietary data sourcing.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Tacoma, WA?
The lowest available rent in Tacoma, WA starts at $1,515 per month. Availability changes daily as leasing data is refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Tacoma, WA?
1-bedroom apartments in Tacoma, WA average $1,767/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $1,515/mo across 28 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Tacoma, WA?
2-bedroom apartments in Tacoma, WA average $2,262/mo. Units start from $1,798/mo across 20 units currently listed.
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