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Apartments for Rent in Central Tacoma, Tacoma, WA

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    710 South L Street, Tacoma, WA 98405
    1 BED $1,195
    2 BEDS $1,495
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    601 S Shirley St., Tacoma, WA 98465
    1 BED $1,699+
    2 BEDS $2,299+
    3 BEDS $2,895
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    1738 S Cushman Ave, Tacoma, WA 98405
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    2201 South 19Th St., Tacoma, WA 98405
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    918 N M St, Tacoma, WA 98403
    1 BED $1,495
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    1402 Tacoma Ave. S., Tacoma, WA 98402
    STUDIO $1,134+
    1 BED $1,499+
    2 BEDS $1,892
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    411 S 15Th Street, Tacoma, WA 98402
    STUDIO $1,169
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    2 BEDS $1,875
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    4209 S 30Th St., Tacoma, WA 98409
    2 BEDS $1,699
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    1011 S 11Th Street, Tacoma, WA 98405
    STUDIO $1,243+
    1 BED $1,569+
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    818 S 11Th Street, Tacoma, WA 98405
    STUDIO $995
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    1618-1620 S G ST, Tacoma, WA 98405
    1 BED $1,425
    2 BEDS $1,950
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    505-507 South J Street, Tacoma, WA 98405
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    716 N J Street, Tacoma, WA 98403
    2 BEDS $1,865
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    3001 S. Huson St., Tacoma, WA 98409
    STUDIO $3,698
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    1210 Tacoma Ave S, Tacoma, WA 98402
    STUDIO $1,419+
    1 BED $1,490+
    2 BEDS $2,525+
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    1515 Tacoma Ave South, Tacoma, WA 98402
    STUDIO $1,280+
    1 BED $1,585+
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    2110 N Oakes St, Tacoma, WA 98406
    2 BEDS $1,900
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    511 South G St., Tacoma, WA 98405
    2 BEDS $3,500
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    1328 Market Street, Tacoma, WA 98402
    STUDIO $1,275+
    1 BED $1,529
    2 BEDS $1,930+
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    4005 South Warner Street, Tacoma, WA 98409
    1 BED $1,050+
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    3 BEDS $2,200
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    2424 S 41St Street, Tacoma, WA 98409
    1 BED $1,750
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    4019-4029 S Puget Sound, Tacoma, WA 98409
    3 BEDS $2,495
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    409 South 23Rd Street, Tacoma, WA 98402
    STUDIO $1,050+
    1 BED $1,210+
    2 BEDS $1,640+
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    435 S. Fawcett Ave, Tacoma, WA 98402
    1 BED $944
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    4034 S Puget Sound Ave, Tacoma, WA 98409
    1 BED $1,439
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Central Tacoma, Tacoma, WA rent trends

Rental prices in Central Tacoma, Tacoma, WA have increased by 0.19% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,800 to $1,803.

Average rent in Central Tacoma, Tacoma, WA

$1,803/mo Central Tacoma, Tacoma, WA average rental price, October 2025
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The average monthly rent for an apartment in Central Tacoma, Tacoma, WA is around $1,803.

    What's the typical rent budget in Central Tacoma, Tacoma, WA?

    A share of 28% of apartments in Central Tacoma, Tacoma, WA have the cheapest rents between $1,001-$1,500. Around 4% of rentals are $2,501-$3,000. Around 49% of Central Tacoma's apartments have monthly rents between $1,501-$2,000. There are 19% of apartments with rents between $2,001-$2,500.

    The largest share of rentals in Central Tacoma, Tacoma, WA (49%) fall between $1,501-$2,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

    Getting around in Central Tacoma, WA

    67 /100
    Somewhat Walkable
    67 /100
    Bikeable
    Walk Score®: 67, Bike Score®: 67

    Frequently asked questions

    When were prices and availability in Central Tacoma, Tacoma, WA last updated?

    Prices and availability in Central Tacoma, Tacoma, WA were last updated on 19 Nov 2025.

    What are the best apartments in Central Tacoma, Tacoma, WA?

    The best apartments in Central Tacoma, Tacoma, WA are: Beautifully Renovated Apartments in Heart of Tacoma, Gage On Sixth, 1738 S Cushman Ave, AJA Holdings Medical Bldg and Chic & Cozy North Tacoma Haven.

    What is the average rent in Central Tacoma, Tacoma, WA?

    The average rent in Central Tacoma, Tacoma, WA is $1,394.

    What is the price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Central Tacoma, Tacoma, WA?

    The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Central Tacoma, Tacoma, WA is between $1,495 and $2,202.

    What is the price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Central Tacoma, Tacoma, WA?

    The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Central Tacoma, Tacoma, WA is between $1,495 and $2,610.

    What is the price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Central Tacoma, Tacoma, WA?

    The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Central Tacoma, Tacoma, WA is between $2,895 and $3,042.

    What type of rental buildings are in Central Tacoma, Tacoma, WA?

    In Central Tacoma, 48% of the residents are renting compared to 52% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 22% of Central Tacoma’s rentals, 46% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 32% are single-family rentals.

    Central Tacoma, Tacoma, WA demographics

    • 25,306Total Population
    • 12,613 Female
      12,693 Male
    • 38Median Age

    In total, Central Tacoma, Tacoma, WA has 25,306 residents, 12,613 women and 12,693 men, per U.S. Census recent estimates. Statistics show that the median age of Central Tacoma’s population is 38.

    Central Tacoma, Tacoma, WA households

    • 5,708 Family
      5,165 Non-family
    • 2,747 Children
      8,126 No Children
    • 10,873Total Number of Households
    • 2Average People Per Household
    • $80,024Median Household Income

    There is a total of 10,873 households in Central Tacoma, Tacoma, WA. Of these, 2,747 have children and 8,126 are without children. Per Census Bureau’s most current estimates, 5,708 family households and 5,165 non-family households live in this area. The size of a household in Central Tacoma is 2 people, on average. The median household annual income in Central Tacoma equals $80,024, and the monthly housing costs equal $1,703.

    Central Tacoma, Tacoma, WA education statistics

    According to data from the U.S. Census Bureau, 2% of the population in Central Tacoma, Tacoma, WA have no high school education, 30% went to high-school, and 27% have partially completed college. Moreover, 11% of the population hold an Associate Degree, 19% hold a Bachelor Degree, and 11% hold a Graduate Degree.

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