What is the average apartment size in Fife?

The average size for a Fife, WA apartment is 820 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Fife?

As of Oct / 2025, the average rent in Fife is $1,822 per month, a 2.1% decrease from last year’s average of $1,861.

What is the average apartment size in Fife?

The typical apartment in Fife offers about 820 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Fife, WA Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Fife?

The typical rent budget in Fife ranges from $1,501 to $2,000 per month, with 67% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Fife?

In Fife, 54% of households rent while 46% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: November 18, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Fife is $1,822, a 2.1% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,861.

One-bedroom apartments provide 644 square feet for $1,615, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,909 offer 915 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,206 sq ft) for $2,472, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Fife, WA

Last updated: November 18, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,822	820 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,615	644 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,909	915 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$2,472	1,206 sq. ft.

Fife, WA rent trends

Rental prices in Fife, WA have decreased by 2.1% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,861 to $1,822.

What's the typical rent budget in Fife, WA?

The largest share of rentals in Fife, WA (67%) fall between $1,501-$2,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Fife, WA?

2,177 or 54% of the households in Fife, WA are renter-occupied while 1,890 or 46% are owner-occupied.

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How Fife Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Fife	$1,822
Seattle	$2,271
Tacoma	$1,751
Spokane	$1,394
Vancouver	$1,751
Everett	$1,872
Bellevue	$2,754
Renton	$2,144
Kent	$1,936
Lynnwood	$2,108
Spokane Valley	$1,404
Federal Way	$1,902
Puyallup	$2,049
Lakewood	$1,658
Auburn, WA	$1,862
SeaTac, WA	$1,802
Des Moines, WA	$1,812
Burien, WA	$1,904
Gig Harbor, WA	$2,344
Sumner, WA	$2,203
Tukwila, WA	$1,844

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Fife apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.