← Rent by cityTypical monthly rent in Tacoma, WA, over the past three years
Rent in Tacoma, WA
Data as of August 2026 · Zillow Observed Rent Index
Typical rent
$1,740
1-year change
+2.3%
3-year change
+8.9%
Metro, 1-year change
+1.7%
Rents in Tacoma rose +2.3%, slower than the US overall (+2.5%). An increase much above +2.3% is worth questioning.
Typical rent in Tacoma, past 3 years
All unit sizes, monthly
Show as a table
| Month | Typical rent |
|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | $1,740 |
| Jul 2026 | $1,737 |
| Jun 2026 | $1,727 |
| May 2026 | $1,728 |
| Apr 2026 | $1,725 |
| Mar 2026 | $1,728 |
| Feb 2026 | $1,716 |
| Jan 2026 | $1,705 |
| Dec 2025 | $1,694 |
| Nov 2025 | $1,705 |
| Oct 2025 | $1,707 |
| Sep 2025 | $1,710 |
| Aug 2025 | $1,700 |
| Jul 2025 | $1,703 |
| Jun 2025 | $1,698 |
| May 2025 | $1,690 |
| Apr 2025 | $1,677 |
| Mar 2025 | $1,670 |
| Feb 2025 | $1,663 |
| Jan 2025 | $1,646 |
| Dec 2024 | $1,639 |
| Nov 2024 | $1,638 |
| Oct 2024 | $1,647 |
| Sep 2024 | $1,652 |
| Aug 2024 | $1,651 |
| Jul 2024 | $1,650 |
| Jun 2024 | $1,643 |
| May 2024 | $1,636 |
| Apr 2024 | $1,627 |
| Mar 2024 | $1,621 |
| Feb 2024 | $1,622 |
| Jan 2024 | $1,612 |
| Dec 2023 | $1,603 |
| Nov 2023 | $1,598 |
| Oct 2023 | $1,602 |
| Sep 2023 | $1,602 |
| Aug 2023 | $1,598 |
Estimated typical rent by size
| Studio | $1,460 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,570 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,750 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,080 |
| 4+ bedrooms | $2,540 |
City typical rent × WA bedroom ratios from the Census American Community Survey. Rough guide only.
Check your own increase
ZIP-level trends can differ a lot from the city average.
By ZIP code
| ZIP | Typical rent | 1-year change |
|---|---|---|
| 98402 | $1,725 | +1.4% |
| 98403 | $1,604 | +2.5% |
| 98404 | $2,001 | +1.5% |
| 98405 | $1,656 | +2.2% |
| 98406 | $2,209 | +4.3% |
| 98407 | $2,174 | +2.2% |
| 98408 | $1,587 | +2.2% |
| 98409 | $1,625 | +3.1% |
| 98418 | $1,840 | +5.2% |
| 98422 | $2,204 | +5.1% |
| 98465 | $2,037 | +2.1% |
Negotiating a renewal in Tacoma
- Check your own ZIP, not just the city: in Tacoma, ZIP-level changes over the past year range from +1.4% to +5.2%.
- Start 60–90 days before your lease ends, before you're short on time to look elsewhere.
- Lead with wanting to stay, then the numbers: your increase next to the local trend, with the source named.
- Name a specific number, and offer something in return, like a longer lease, if you can.
- Get any agreement in writing before you sign the renewal.