Average Rent in Pierce, WA

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Current Versus Historical Pierce, WA Rents

Pierce rentals average $1,125 for a studio rental to $3,545 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,895, or roughly $22 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in July 2026, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $4 (0.37%) year-over-year from $1,071 to $1,075. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $14 (-1.01%) year-over-year from $1,399 to $1,385. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $624 (-31.62%) year-over-year from $1,974 to $1,350. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $190 (-7.34%) year-over-year from $2,590 to $2,400. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $307 (9.61%) year-over-year from $3,191 to $3,498. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.

Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone down by 2.20% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.97% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 23.33% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 6.16% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 4.45% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jul 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$38.12	$1,075	$1,071 (0.37%)	$1,129 (-4.80%)
1 BR	$31.08	$1,385	$1,399 (-1.01%)	$1,315 (5.32%)
2 BR	$22.07	$1,350	$1,974 (-31.62%)	$1,712 (-21.13%)
3 BR	$19.81	$2,400	$2,590 (-7.34%)	$2,456 (-2.27%)
4+ BR	$17.36	$3,498	$3,191 (9.61%)	$3,007 (16.32%)

Historical Rents in Pierce, WA

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Top Cities Near Pierce

There are a total of 1 cities nearby Pierce. The average rent in Pierce is currently $2,252 per month. Our records show that Seattle, WA, with an average rent of $2,252, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Pierce, WA is Seattle, WA. Monthly rents here are on average $2,252 per month.

Let's compare Pierce, WA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Pierce, WA is 49.60% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 71.95% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Pierce, WA are about 53.24% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 35.61% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 1 cities near Pierce, WA in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Seattle, WA	$1,683	$2,274	$3,038	$2,252

Top Neighborhoods Near Pierce

There are a total of 2 neighborhoods in or near Pierce. Some of these neighborhoods include South-Lake Union and Central Business District. We've included all of these top 2 neighborhoods in or near Pierce, WA in the following table.

The average rent for these 2 neighborhoods in or near Pierce, WA is currently around $2,519 per month. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Pierce's average rent, which is only $1,895. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Pierce, South-Lake Union has the most affordable average rent at $2,471 per month. Whereas, at $2,568 average rent per month, Central Business District is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Pierce. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
South-Lake Union, Seattle, WA	$2,151	$2,457	$3,732	$2,471
Central Business District, Seattle, WA	$2,055	$2,695	$3,663	$2,568

Top Counties Near Pierce

There are a total of 2 counties located by Pierce, WA. Some of these counties include Snohomish, WA and King, WA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,298. That's roughly around $32 per sqft. The county that is the most affordable is Snohomish, WA. Its average rent per month is $2,297. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,300, King, WA is the most expensive county by Pierce, WA.

Typically, rent for studios in Pierce, WA is 12.33% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Pierce, WA is 54.97% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Pierce, WA is 32.77% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Snohomish, WA	$800	$1,820	$2,295	$2,297
King, WA	$1,728	$2,279	$2,970	$2,300

Top Zipcodes Near Pierce

There are a total of 3 zipcodes in or near Pierce, WA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,411.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $2,055. That's at least $46 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Pierce, WA is $2,395 per month. Or in other words, $43 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,505 per month. Which comes out to $41 per sqft. The following table includes the top 3 zipcodes in Pierce, WA. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
98109, Seattle, WA	$2,119	$2,395	$3,505	$2,411
98101, Seattle, WA	$2,055	$2,695	$3,663	$2,568
98122, Seattle, WA	$1,835	$2,221	$3,045	$2,198

Frequently Asked Questions - Pierce Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Pierce, WA?

The average monthly rental price for Pierce, WA apartments for rent is approximately $1,895. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Pierce, WA rent prices drop in winter?

Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in Pierce, WA.

How much is a studio apartment in Pierce, WA?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,125 and an average price per square feet of $38.12. There are a total of 11 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Pierce.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Pierce, WA?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,323 and an average price per square feet of $31.08. There are a total of 30 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Pierce.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Pierce, WA?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $1,983 and an average price per square feet of $22.07. There are a total of 34 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Pierce.

How have rent prices in Pierce, WA changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Pierce, WA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.00%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.01%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.32%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.07% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Pierce, WA?

A reasonable rent price in Pierce, WA is around $1,516/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.