The average monthly rent for an apartment in South Tacoma, Tacoma, WA is around $1,632.
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Rental prices in South Tacoma, Tacoma, WA have increased by 0.17% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,629 to $1,632.
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The national average price of rental apartments is $1,741, while the average monthly rent in South Tacoma, Tacoma, WA is $1,632.
The average monthly rent for an apartment in South Tacoma, Tacoma, WA is around $1,632.
A share of 34% of apartments in South Tacoma, Tacoma, WA have the cheapest rents between $1,001-$1,500. Around 1% of rentals are $2,501-$3,000. Around 57% of South Tacoma's apartments have monthly rents between $1,501-$2,000. There are 8% of apartments with rents between $2,001-$2,500.
The largest share of rentals in South Tacoma, Tacoma, WA (57%) fall between $1,501-$2,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.
There are 1 house rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in South Tacoma, Tacoma, WA were last updated on 27 Feb 2026.
The average South Tacoma, Tacoma, WA rental house size is 1,224 sq. ft.
Renting a house in South Tacoma, Tacoma, WA comes with more space, both indoor and outdoor.
Houses for rent in South Tacoma, Tacoma, WA are usually located in non-central areas.
In total, South Tacoma, Tacoma, WA has 26,860 residents, 13,571 women and 13,288 men, per U.S. Census recent estimates. Statistics show that the median age of South Tacoma’s population is 32.
There is a total of 11,516 households in South Tacoma, Tacoma, WA. Of these, 3,118 have children and 8,398 are without children. Per Census Bureau’s most current estimates, 6,365 family households and 5,151 non-family households live in this area. The size of a household in South Tacoma is 1.93 people, on average. The median household annual income in South Tacoma equals $71,649, and the monthly housing costs equal $1,625.
According to data from the U.S. Census Bureau, 4% of the population in South Tacoma, Tacoma, WA have no high school education, 39% went to high-school, and 28% have partially completed college. Moreover, 11% of the population hold an Associate Degree, 14% hold a Bachelor Degree, and 4% hold a Graduate Degree.
Regardless of the type of house you are going to rent, location is important. We have 21 properties listed in South Tacoma, Tacoma, WA to choose from, with prices ranging from $1,100 to $3,150. That can be quite a lot to choose from. If you’re on a tight budget and are looking for cheap houses for rent, make your life easier and set up a maximum price filter in the top menu. You may be renting on a budget and 1 bedroom duplexes will do just fine or you may be able to spend a bit more and are looking at 4 bedroom single family homes for rent. Either way, choose wisely. Don’t fall for the impeccable lawn or a pool. Although these things are nice to have they aren’t worth a penny if you’re not able to enjoy them because of loud neighbors or a lack of time. Speaking of lack of time…
There are 21 properties in South Tacoma, Tacoma, WA listed for rent right now with prices ranging from $1,100 to $3,150. But if you have children there’s so much more to consider. A resource we all seem to lack: time. Avoiding a nightmare commute may be more important than deciding between a 2 bedroom or a 3 bedroom house. Although you could spend several hours in the car with your children and count it as family time, it’d be much nicer to spend this time around the dinner table. When you’re browsing through our rental homes, keep in mind the dreaded morning kindergarten-school-office Bermuda Triangle that is swallowing precious time out of your life. Draw a radius or a polygon around the school or the kindergarten you’ve chosen in South Tacoma, Tacoma, WA and explore all the homes for rent located close by. Finding a house close to your kids’ school will drastically cut down your commute time. It will also help you see other things in your life more clearly, generally speaking. After all, choosing from 21 houses can be complicated and you’ve managed just fine.