Average Rent in Tacoma, WA

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Current Versus Historical Tacoma, WA Rents

Tacoma rentals average $925 for a studio rental to $3,595 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,375, or roughly $24 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in October 2026, median rents have fallen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $161 (-13.85%) year-over-year from $1,161 to $1,000. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $312 (-22.11%) year-over-year from $1,412 to $1,100. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $450 (-23.08%) year-over-year from $1,950 to $1,500. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $53 (-2.21%) year-over-year from $2,403 to $2,350. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $441 (13.99%) year-over-year from $3,154 to $3,595. 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 up by 5.91% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 6.97% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 4.20% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 15.06% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.79% this month.
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Price / Sqft
Oct 2026 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio $20.18 $1,000 $1,161 (-13.85%) $1,155 (-13.43%)
1 BR $28.09 $1,100 $1,412 (-22.11%) $1,315 (-16.33%)
2 BR $24.09 $1,500 $1,950 (-23.08%) $1,731 (-13.33%)
3 BR $25.46 $2,350 $2,403 (-2.21%) $2,282 (2.99%)
4+ BR $15.41 $3,595 $3,154 (13.99%) $3,031 (18.61%)

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Frequently Asked Questions - Tacoma Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Tacoma, WA?
The average monthly rental price for Tacoma, WA apartments for rent is approximately $1,375. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.
Do Tacoma, 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 Tacoma, WA.
How much is a studio apartment in Tacoma, WA?
The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $925 and an average price per square feet of $20.18. There are a total of 3 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Tacoma.
How much is a one bedroom apartment in Tacoma, WA?
The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,100 and an average price per square feet of $28.09. There are a total of 15 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Tacoma.
How much is a two bedroom apartment in Tacoma, WA?
The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $1,563 and an average price per square feet of $24.09. There are a total of 22 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Tacoma.
How have rent prices in Tacoma, WA changed this year?
Rent prices for rentals in Tacoma, WA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.14%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.22%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.23%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.02% year-over-year.
What is a reasonable rent price in Tacoma, WA?
A reasonable rent price in Tacoma, WA is around $1,100/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.