What's the average rent in Tacoma, WA?

Rental Market Trends in Tacoma, WA

SOURCE: TRULIA DATA

Rental market highlights

As of July 2026, the average rent in Tacoma, WA is $1,695 per month, which is 14% lower than the national average rent of $1,965 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$1,695

0.0%No change month over month

-2.6%-$46 decrease year-over-year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

688

APARTMENTS

$1,547

HOUSES

$2,800

TOWNHOUSES

$2,460

As of July 2026, apartments are the most affordable rental option in Tacoma, WA at $1,547 per month, while houses are the most expensive at $2,800 per month. Townhomes average $2,460 per month, offering a mid-range alternative for renters.

Average rent by number of bedrooms

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,425
2 Bedrooms	$1,845
3 Bedrooms	$2,550
4 Bedrooms	$3,195
All	$1,700

As of July 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in Tacoma, WA is $1,425 per month, followed by $1,845 for a 2 bedroom rental, $2,550 for a 3 bedroom rental, and $3,195 for a 4 bedroom rental.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,425
2 Bedrooms	$2,000
3 Bedrooms	$2,595
4 Bedrooms	$2,200
All	$2,300

As of July 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom townhome in Tacoma, WA is $1,425 per month, followed by $2,000 for a 2 bedroom townhome, $2,595 for a 3 bedroom townhome, and $2,200 for a 4 bedroom townhome.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,300
2 Bedrooms	$1,775
3 Bedrooms	$2,139
4 Bedrooms	$1,204
All	$1,525

As of July 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Tacoma, WA is $1,300 per month, followed by $1,775 for a 2 bedroom apartment, $2,139 for a 3 bedroom apartment, and $1,204 for a 4 bedroom apartment.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,799
2 Bedrooms	$2,400
3 Bedrooms	$2,895
4 Bedrooms	$3,200
All	$2,860

As of July 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom house in Tacoma, WA is $1,799 per month, followed by $2,400 for a 2 bedroom house, $2,895 for a 3 bedroom house, and $3,200 for a 4 bedroom house.