What's the average rent in Tacoma, WA?

Rental Market Trends in Tacoma, WA

SOURCE: TRULIA DATA

Rental market highlights

As of May 2026, the average rent in Tacoma, WA is $1,750 per month, which is 9% lower than the national average rent of $1,930 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$1,750

1.1%$19 increase month-over-month

4.6%$78 increase year-over-year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

612

APARTMENTS

$1,683

HOUSES

$2,700

TOWNHOUSES

$2,250

As of May 2026, apartments are the most affordable rental option in Tacoma, WA at $1,683 per month, while houses are the most expensive at $2,700 per month. Townhomes average $2,250 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	$1,870
3 Bedrooms	$2,600
4 Bedrooms	$3,250
All	$1,750

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in Tacoma, WA is $1,425 per month, followed by $1,870 for a 2 bedroom rental, $2,600 for a 3 bedroom rental, and $3,250 for a 4 bedroom rental.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,400
2 Bedrooms	$1,999
3 Bedrooms	$2,795
4 Bedrooms	$2,995
All	$2,250

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom townhome in Tacoma, WA is $1,400 per month, followed by $1,999 for a 2 bedroom townhome, $2,795 for a 3 bedroom townhome, and $2,995 for a 4 bedroom townhome.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,375
2 Bedrooms	$1,750
3 Bedrooms	$2,297
4 Bedrooms	$4,000
All	$1,650

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Tacoma, WA is $1,375 per month, followed by $1,750 for a 2 bedroom apartment, $2,297 for a 3 bedroom apartment, and $4,000 for a 4 bedroom apartment.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,150
2 Bedrooms	$2,297
3 Bedrooms	$2,800
4 Bedrooms	$3,200
All	$2,700

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom house in Tacoma, WA is $1,150 per month, followed by $2,297 for a 2 bedroom house, $2,800 for a 3 bedroom house, and $3,200 for a 4 bedroom house.