Apartments for Rent in Tacoma, WA

Prices and availability in Tacoma, WA were last updated on 22 Oct 2026.

The best apartments in Tacoma, WA are: Analog Tacoma, Moraine, Jefferson Flats, Ellyson Apartment Homes and Aero Apartments.

The average rent in Tacoma, WA is $1,688.

The price range for a studio apartment in Tacoma, WA is between $750 and $2,600.

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Tacoma, WA is between $699 and $5,245.

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Tacoma, WA is between $1,095 and $5,513.

The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Tacoma, WA is between $979 and $5,431.

In Tacoma 44% of the housing is rented out compared to 56% of homes are owned, according to the most recent Census Bureau estimates. 22% of Tacoma's apartments are found in large buildings of 50 units or more, 55% are located in smaller apartment complexes with less than 50 units, and 23% are single-family rentals.

The average age of rental buildings in Tacoma is 32 years old, with 40% being newer apartment buildings completed since 2000. The average height of apartment buildings in the city is 4 stories, of which 77% are garden-style apartment communities, 21% are mid-sized buildings, and 4% are high-rises. These characteristics describe large-scale apartment communities of 50 apartments or more.

Studio apartments in Tacoma are around 7% of rentals, while 1-bedroom floor plans represent 45% of the total stock. For those in search of larger rentals, 2-bedroom floorplans make up 41% of all rentals. More generous apartments with 3 bedrooms or more are also available in this city for those in search of more space.