How much does it cost to rent in Fife, WA?

As of July 2026, the median monthly rent in Fife, WA is $1,927. This figure is based on aggregated data from public sources and community-submitted rents.

Is Fife cheaper than other Washington cities?

Fife is among the more affordable cities in Washington, ranking #74 out of 110 cities at $1,927/mo.

When was Fife rent data last updated?

Fife rent data reflects July 2026 and was last refreshed on July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.

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Fife

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Pop. 10,949·74th most expensive in Washington·Fife rents are up 12.3% over the past year

Median rent (all units)

$1,927/mo

Year-over-Year

+12.3%

Month-over-Month

+8.8%

vs US Median

-$38

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Fife · $1,927

More expensive than 54% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo

Affordability

26% of income

AFFORDABLE

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At $1,927/mo, rent takes about 26% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford

$77,000/yr

Local median income

$90,532/yr

Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Fife's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →

Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,630

1 BR

$1,850

2 BR

$2,270

3 BR

$3,180

4 BR+

$3,630

Research median

$2,270/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost

$23,124/yr

At $1,927/mo median

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 12.3% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+12.3% YoY, +8.8% MoM), not inventory.

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Demographics

Who lives here

Fife, WA is roughly split between renters and owners, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income above the national average, 27.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

10,949

Median income

$90,532

Median age

31.3

Renters

53.7%

Age distribution

26.7%

30.5%

25.9%

Under 1826.7%

18–3430.5%

35–5425.9%

55–649.7%

65+7.2%

Gender

49.7%

50.3%

Male49.7%

Female50.3%

Race & ethnicity

39.5%

14.6%

15.2%

16.3%

14.4%

White39.5%

Black14.6%

Hispanic15.2%

Asian16.3%

Other14.4%

Education (25+)

26.1%

37.1%

27.9%

No HS diploma8.9%

HS diploma26.1%

Some college37.1%

Bachelor's+27.9%

Housing tenure

46.3%

53.7%

Owner46.3%

Renter53.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2022 vs 2026

How Fife, WA has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,673 → $1,927

up 15.2%

Income

$75,557 → $90,532

up 19.8%

Population

10,869 → 10,949

up 0.7%

Renter share

56.2% → 53.7%

-2.5 pts

Bachelor's+

25.2% → 27.9%

+2.7 pts

Since 2022, the typical rent in Fife, WA has climbed from $1,673 to $1,927, a 15.2% change over five years. Census figures show median household income at $90,532 today, compared with $75,557 five years earlier. On paper, paychecks moved up faster than rent, which softens the affordability squeeze versus the 2021 baseline. Renters now make up 53.7% of households, compared with 56.2% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 27.9% of adults here, versus 25.2% in 2021. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2022.

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Salary vs rent

Can you afford rent in Fife on your salary?

At $1,927/mo, how Fife rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

Registered Nurse

Avg $105,818/yr · Rent = 21.9% income

affordable

Elementary School Teacher

Avg $75,130/yr · Rent = 30.8% income

stretched

Police Officer

Avg $86,542/yr · Rent = 26.7% income

affordable

Software Developer

Avg $154,683/yr · Rent = 14.9% income

very comfortable

Lawyer

Avg $197,646/yr · Rent = 11.7% income

very comfortable

Firefighter

Avg $70,347/yr · Rent = 32.9% income

stretched

Truck Driver

Avg $63,515/yr · Rent = 36.4% income

stretched

Electrician

Avg $78,288/yr · Rent = 29.5% income

affordable

By apartment size

Fife rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Fife. Click any size for full breakdown.

Local insights

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About renting in Fife, WA

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Fife is $1,927/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,630/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $2,270/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,850/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $3,180/mo.

At 26% of local median household income ($90,532/yr), Fife ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 12.3% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Fife an affordable city for renters?

Fife is considered affordable for renters. At $1,927/mo, rent takes approximately 26% of the local median household income ($90,532/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Fife falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Fife?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $77,000/year (~$37/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,927/mo in Fife. The local median household income is $90,532/yr, meaning the typical Fife household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Fife?

Rent in Fife has increased 12.3% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Fife rent compare to other cities in Washington?

Fife is one of the more affordable cities in Washington for rent, ranking #74 out of 110 tracked cities at $1,927/mo.

What percentage of Fife residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 53.7% of Fife households are renters, while 46.3% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, Fife has a strong rental market.