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$1,200 - 1,595
1721 S 82nd St Tacoma, WA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
2.6 miles from center of campus
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$999
Tacoma, WA
Studio | Available Now
2.3 miles from center of campus
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Balcony/Deck/Patio
Fitness Center
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$999
Tacoma, WA
Studio | Available Now
2.3 miles from center of campus
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Fitness Center
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$1,175
8726 S Hosmer St Tacoma, WA
1 BR | Jun. 5, 2026
2.4 miles from center of campus
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Fitness Center
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$1,820 - 2,488
2300 Brookdale RD E Tacoma, WA
2 - 3 BR | Available Now
2.4 miles from center of campus
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Covered Parking
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$1,886
8402 S C St Tacoma, WA
2 BR | Available Now
2.4 miles from center of campus
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$1,450
8324 S Park Ave Tacoma, WA
1 BR | Available Now
2.4 miles from center of campus
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Fern Hill
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$1,099
3918 S 108th St Lakewood, WA
1 BR | Available Now
2.4 miles from center of campus
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1
$1,327
102 160th St S Spanaway, WA
2 BR | Available Now
2.5 miles from center of campus
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9
$995 - 1,165
1718 S 84Th St Tacoma, WA
1 - 2 BR | Ask for Availability
2.5 miles from center of campus
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$1,445
1718 S 84th St Office Tacoma, WA
2 BR | Available Now
2.5 miles from center of campus
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$1,100
Spanaway, WA
1 BR | Available Now
2.5 miles from center of campus
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10
$1,100
424 161st St S Spanaway, WA
1 BR | Available Now
2.5 miles from center of campus
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10
$1,225
14519-14535 S C St Tacoma, WA
1 BR | Available Now
2.5 miles from center of campus
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Pool
Fern Hill
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$1,295 - 1,495
14701 S C St Tacoma, WA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
2.5 miles from center of campus
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Fern Hill
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$1,150
8412 Mckinley Ave Tacoma, WA
1 BR | Available Now
2.5 miles from center of campus
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$1,095
4210 110Th St Lakewood, WA
1 BR | Available Now
2.5 miles from center of campus
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$1,095
Spanaway, WA
1 BR | Available Now
2.5 miles from center of campus
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1
$1,200
8402 Mckinley Ave E Tacoma, WA
1 BR | Available Now
2.6 miles from center of campus
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Larchmont
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$1,695
1717 S 84th St Tacoma, WA
2 BR | Available Now
2.6 miles from center of campus
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$1,675
11016 Waller Rd Tacoma, WA
3 BR | Available Now
2.6 miles from center of campus
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Fitness Center
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26
$1,200
Bryn Mar Vlg Tacoma, WA
1 BR | Available Now
2.6 miles from center of campus
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$1,400
Bryn Mar Vlg Tacoma, WA
2 BR | May. 25, 2026
2.6 miles from center of campus
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$2,150
11216 To 11230 Kline St SW Lakewood, WA
3 BR | Available Now
2.7 miles from center of campus
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$1,849 - 2,131
11419 Kendrick St SW Lakewood, WA
2 - 3 BR | Available Now
2.7 miles from center of campus
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$1,699 - 1,799
7904 Pacific Ave Tacoma, WA
1 - 2 BR | Ask for Availability
2.7 miles from center of campus
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Fern Hill
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$1,395 - 1,595
4700 124th St Ct SW Lakewood, WA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
2.7 miles from center of campus
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$1,295
12805 47th Ave SW Lakewood, WA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
2.7 miles from center of campus
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$1,495
12805 47th Ave SW Lakewood, WA
2 BR | Available Now
2.7 miles from center of campus
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$1,100
Lakewood, WA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
2.7 miles from center of campus
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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:
May Rent Report

Welcome to the May 2026 Tacoma Apartment Report. In this assessment of the local rental market, Rentable data scientists and rental experts break down the May 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 April to May

Tacoma rent prices decreased over the last month. From April to May, 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 April to May, 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 $.

May 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.

May 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.