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Do you want a house with a backyard, a grill area, that offers you privacy and enough space for your family? RENTCafé offers you the possibility to look for a house for rent near you, to find the one that best suits your family. Browsing through our listings, you can filter by size, price, pet policy, check out the location, to find the best house in your area. Whether you are looking to move to a particular neighborhood, or a specific ZIP code, may it be for its safety, beautiful buildings, or quiet atmosphere, you can find the rental house that your whole family will enjoy.

Your next home is out there, whether you are looking for a house for rent near you or anywhere in the U.S. Easily browse houses for rent with availability updated daily, and let's find the one that is perfect for you!

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average size of a rental house in Tacoma, WA?

The average Tacoma, WA rental house size is 1,888 sq. ft.

What are the advantages of renting a house in Tacoma, WA?

Renting a house in Tacoma, WA comes with more space, both indoor and outdoor.

What are the downsides of renting a house apartment in Tacoma, WA?

Houses for rent in Tacoma, WA are usually located in non-central areas. You might be interested in studio apartments, 1 bedroom apartments, 2 bedroom apartments or 3 bedroom apartments, or browse all RENTCafé apartments for rent in Tacoma, WA.

Tacoma, WA Demographics

  • Total Population212,869
  • Female 105,929
    Male 106,940
  • Median Age35.7

Average Rent in Tacoma, WA

  • Tacoma, WA Average Rental Price, December 2020 $1,407 /mo

    Tacoma, WA Apartment Rent Ranges

    • $501-$7001%
    • $701-$1,00011%
    • $1,001-$1,50057%
    • $1,501-$2,00028%
    • > $2,0004%

    Tacoma, WA Rent Trends

    Average Rent Jul / 2017 Nov / 2017 Mar / 2018 Jul / 2018 Nov / 2018 Mar / 2019 Jul / 2019 Nov / 2019 Mar / 2020 Jul / 2020 Dec / 2020
    Tacoma, WA $1,162 $1,189 $1,200 $1,227 $1,266 $1,282 $1,306 $1,350 $1,363 $1,365 $1,407
    National $1,373 $1,378 $1,381 $1,418 $1,428 $1,432 $1,468 $1,475 $1,477 $1,464 $1,462
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    Check out the average rent prices in Tacoma by neighborhood.

    Tacoma, WA Households

    • Total Number of Households83,688
    • Family 48,246
      Non-family 35,442
    • Children 23,894
      No Children 59,794
    • Average People Per Household2.47
    • Median Household Income$62,358
    • Median Housing Costs Per Month$1,332

    Tacoma, WA Education Statistics

    • No High School3%
    • Some High School33%
    • Some College28%
    • Associate Degree9%
    • Bachelor Degree17%
    • Graduate Degree9%

    Renting a house in Tacoma, WA

    Some people just don’t buy into the American dream of owning your own house and sacrificing flexibility. Also, a 30-year mortgage is not the most pleasant thought to wake up with every morning. We understand. But what if you need some extra storage space? What if you like a backyard where you could throw BBQ parties and the kids could play in a safe environment? Luckily, you can forget the dreaded mortgage. Renting a house is the answer. There are 2 homes for rent in Tacoma, WA. And it won’t necessarily cost an arm and a leg to rent the perfect home for your family.

    A rental house offers flexibility

    Your family situation will change throughout your life. Renting makes it possible to match the size of your home to your lifestyle and financial situation. Maybe it’s just you and your significant other at the moment sharing a charming downtown apartment. But there’s a chance that at some point in time, a third family member will show-up and suddenly that 1 bedroom apartment you were so happy with will become too small. You will realize that you’d much rather prefer the comfort of your own backyard, than all the excitement your current neighborhood provides, that you no longer have time to enjoy anyway. If you want to continue living comfortably, you may want to rent a 2 bedroom house. Or maybe your oldest son turned into a young man who’s going off to college soon. You’ll find yourself in a 4 bedroom house that is suddenly too big. You could downsize and rent a 3 bedroom home with a pool, in a much nicer area. The flexibility of renting makes it possible.

    Finding a home nearby is easier than you think. Check out our Apartments Near Me page and take your pick!