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Apartments Near Pacific Lutheran University

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$1,395 - 2,000
Garfield Station
323 Garfield St S Tacoma, WA
Studio - 2 BR | Available Now
0.2 miles from center of campus
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$1,450 - 1,850
Westminster Towers
10925 Park Ave S Tacoma, WA
Studio - 2 BR | Available Now
0.8 miles from center of campus
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$1,225
1 Bed 1 Bath Mobile Home For Rent!
909 136th Street Ct S Parkland, WA
1 BR | Available Now
1.0 miles from center of campus
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$650 - 895
Private Room For Rent
820 120th St S Tacoma, WA
1 BR | Available Now
0.2 miles from center of campus
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$3,397
Huge 4 Bedroom -a Stones Throw To Plu!
415 122nd St S Tacoma, WA
4 BR | Ask for Availability
0.2 miles from center of campus
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$1,795
212 128th St S
Tacoma, WA
2 BR | Available Now
0.5 miles from center of campus
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$1,395
206 128th St
Tacoma, WA
2 BR | Available Now
0.5 miles from center of campus
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$1,395
Hallassan Investments - Woo - 204-212
204 128th St S Tacoma, WA
2 BR | Available Now
0.5 miles from center of campus
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$2,450
Renovated 3-bedroom Home With Fenced Yard, Fireplace & In-unit Laundry
1408 120th St S Tacoma, WA
3 BR | Available Now
0.5 miles from center of campus
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$1,650
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1502 1504 120th St S Tacoma, WA
2 BR | Available Now
0.6 miles from center of campus
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$1,700
11424 A St S
Tacoma, WA
2 BR | Available Now
0.6 miles from center of campus
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$1,395 - 1,450
Violet Meadows Apartments
11424 A St S Tacoma, WA
2 BR | Available Now
0.6 miles from center of campus
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$1,275
Concordia Apartments
114 129th St S Tacoma, WA
2 BR | Aug. 15, 2026
0.6 miles from center of campus
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$1,400
1122 Lafayette St S
Tacoma, WA
1 BR | Available Now
0.7 miles from center of campus
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$1,775
11011 Park Ave S
Tacoma, WA
2 BR | Available Now
0.7 miles from center of campus
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$1,865
1707 1709 Garfield St S
Tacoma, WA
2 BR | Available Now
0.8 miles from center of campus
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$1,750
857 113th St./860 S. Lafayette
Tacoma, WA
2 BR | Available Now
0.8 miles from center of campus
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$2,250
11104 Ainsworth Ave S
Tacoma, WA
3 BR | Available Now
0.9 miles from center of campus
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$2,250
Gm Legacy Properties Llc - Duplex (gold)
11104 Ainsworth Ave S Tacoma, WA
3 BR | Available Now
0.9 miles from center of campus
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$775 - 805
Firwood Rv & Mobile Home Park
922 136Th Street Ct S Tacoma, WA
Studio | Available Now
1.0 miles from center of campus
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$1,950
10615 10617 10th Ave Ct S
Tacoma, WA
2 BR | Available Now
1.0 miles from center of campus
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$1,245 - 1,295
Crystal Springs Apartments
120 136th St S Tacoma, WA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
1.0 miles from center of campus
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$1,547 - 2,309
Miramonte
11216 18th Ave S Tacoma, WA
2 - 3 BR | Available Now
1.1 miles from center of campus
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$1,575 - 1,755
Pacific Arbor Apartments
101 138th St S Tacoma, WA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
1.1 miles from center of campus
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$2,300
Beautiful 3 Bedroom 2 1/2 Bath Townhome In Tacoma!!!
816 126th St Ct #a E Tacoma, WA
3 BR | Sep. 10, 2026
1.1 miles from center of campus
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$800
A St
10422 A St S Tacoma, WA
1 BR | Available Now
1.2 miles from center of campus
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$1,410 - 2,210
Nantucket Gate Apartments
11302 10th Ave Ct E Tacoma, WA
Studio - 3 BR | Available Now
1.2 miles from center of campus
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$2,900
1011 117th St Ct E
Tacoma, WA
4 BR | Available Now
1.2 miles from center of campus
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$1,379 - 2,230
Sienna Apartments
10710 17th Ave S Tacoma, WA
1 - 3 BR | Available Now
1.2 miles from center of campus
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$1,099 - 1,360
Parkwood Apartments
14207 C St S Tacoma, WA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
1.3 miles from center of campus
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many apartments are available in Tacoma, WA on Rentable.co?

Rentable.co has over 19,436 apartments available in Tacoma.

What is the average rent for a studio apartment in Tacoma, WA?

The average rent for a studio apartment in Tacoma is around $1,320 per month.

What is the average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Tacoma, WA?

The average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Tacoma is around $1,480 per month.

What is the average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Tacoma, WA?

The average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Tacoma is around $1,700 per month.

How expensive is it to rent an apartment in Tacoma, WA?

For a two-bedroom apartment in Tacoma, the average rent price is $1,700 per month, which is similar to the national average of $1,630 per month.

Can I afford an apartment for rent in Tacoma, WA?

Based on average rent prices in Tacoma, to afford a studio apartment you would need an annual household income of $53,000 to live comfortably.

Pacific Lutheran University

Tacoma is a dangerous place. There’s no getting around it. It has one of the highest crime rates nationally. One in 15 become a victim or property or violent crime. The chance of having your car stolen is 1 in 93. There are at least 10 murders a year in Tacoma. The crime rate in Tacoma is more than double both the Washington state and national average. The Hilltop neighborhood area is known for its gang violence and drug scene. It has been slowly improving since the 80s and 90s when the Hilltop Crips were big, but you still don’t want to be there after dark. The good news is, the PLU campus is relatively safe, with emergency telephones located around campus, and the option for a walking escort 24/7. The most common crimes are minor burglaries, and liquor law violations. Tacoma has many, many popular bars, like 1022 South, Top of Tacoma, and Doyle’s Public House. The Encore Nightclub is a popular Vegas-style nightclub with DJs. Parkway Tavern has lots of college students, and is a very diverse crowd. There are a few places to play pool, like Malarkey’s, and many places to hear live music, like Metronome Coffee or Jazzbones. Puget Sound Pizza has the best pizza in town, if you don’t mind the karaoke. Overall, Tacoma is a bustling city.

Tacoma:
August Rent Report

Welcome to the August 2026 Tacoma Apartment Report. In this assessment of the local rental market, Rentable data scientists and rental experts break down the August 2026 key findings and figures for the Tacoma rental landscape.

Our experts analyze the pricing trends — one-bedroom, two-bedroom, year-over-year and month-over-month — in Tacoma and surrounding areas and provide comparisons to the entire metro area, nearby cities and some of the most desirable and expensive cities in the United States. Take a look at the last 12 months of Tacoma average rent prices in the chart below.

Monthly Rent Report

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Tacoma Rent Prices Decrease From July to August

Tacoma rent prices decreased over the last month. From July to August, the city experienced a 0% decrease for the price of a one-bedroom apartment. The rent price for a Tacoma one-bedroom apartments currently stands at $.

When we take a look at the two-bedroom comparison from July to August, Tacoma experienced a 0% decrease for the price of a two-bedroom apartment. The rent price for a Tacoma two-bedroom apartments currently stands at $.

August Prices: Tacoma vs. Surrounding Areas

Rent Prices in Tacoma and Surrounding Areas

Rent prices have decreased in Tacoma over the last month. But how have the surrounding areas fared when it comes to the recent volatility in apartment prices? Rent prices in 0 of the Tacoma suburbs increased last month. On the other hand, 0 local areas experienced a decrease in the price of a one-bedroom apartment.

More key findings include:

  • Rents did not increase in any of the Tacoma suburbs

  • Rents did not decrease in any of the Tacoma suburbs.

August 2026 Pricing Trends: Tacoma vs. National Comparisons

Tacoma Rent Prices More Affordable Than Major Cities

Rent growth in Tacoma over the past year has been declining. When compared to major cities nearby, along with some of the most expensive cities in the country, Tacoma average rent prices appear to be relatively affordable for local residents.

The price for a Tacoma one-bedroom apartment remains vastly more affordable than four of the largest cities in the United States — New York City, Washington, D.C. San Francisco and Los Angeles. And pricing compares quite similarly to nearby Midwest cities.

For more information about Tacoma and surrounding area rent prices, take a look at the complete data set below.

Data set for Tacoma and suburbs

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Methodology

Each month, using over 1 million Rentable listings across the United States, we calculate the median 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom rent prices by city, state, and nation, and track the month-over-month percent change. To avoid small sample sizes, we restrict the analysis for our reports to cities meeting minimum population and property count thresholds.

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