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Fircrest

Pop. 7,069·8th most expensive in Washington·One of the pricier rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$2,998/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+38.2%
vs US Median
+$1,036
Rising (Monthly)
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Fircrest · $2,998
More expensive than 90% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Affordability
32% of income
MODERATE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $2,998/mo, rent takes about 32% of the local median household income, slightly above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$120,000/yr
Local median income
$113,926/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Fircrest's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

2 BR
$1,376
3 BR
$2,235
4 BR+
$2,670
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$1,376/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $2,998 market median above, and that is expected: FMR is the 40th percentile of standard-quality units and counts gross rent, so it includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash. The market median is asking rent, which usually excludes utilities. HUD sets FMR once a year; market rent here updates monthly.

Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents. Read the methodology →

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$35,976/yr
At $2,998/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +38.2% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Fircrest, WA is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 50.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
7,069
Median income
$113,926
Median age
44.5
Renters
28.2%
Age distribution
18.7%
16.9%
30.5%
15.3%
18.6%
Under 1818.7%
18–3416.9%
35–5430.5%
55–6415.3%
65+18.6%
Gender
46.6%
53.4%
Male46.6%
Female53.4%
Race & ethnicity
71.1%
White71.1%
Black5.6%
Hispanic4.6%
Asian7.5%
Other11.1%
Education (25+)
19.3%
28.1%
50.8%
No HS diploma1.7%
HS diploma19.3%
Some college28.1%
Bachelor's+50.8%
Housing tenure
71.8%
28.2%
Owner71.8%
Renter28.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Fircrest, WA has changed in 5 years

Income
$90,854 → $113,926
up 25.4%
Population
7,109 → 7,069
down 0.6%
Renter share
33.7% → 28.2%
-5.5 pts
Bachelor's+
41.4% → 50.8%
+9.4 pts
Median age
42 → 44.5
+2.5 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $90,854 to $113,926 across the same window, up 25.4% versus 2021. The renter share has eased from 33.7% to 28.2%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 41.4% to 50.8% across the same window.

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Fircrest rent by bedroom count

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

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About renting in Fircrest, WA

Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Fircrest is $2,998/mo as of August 2026. a 2-bedroom runs $1,376/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,235/mo.

At 32% of local median household income ($113,926/yr), Fircrest ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Fircrest an affordable city for renters?

Fircrest is considered moderate for renters. At $2,998/mo, rent takes approximately 32% of the local median household income ($113,926/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Fircrest slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Fircrest?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $120,000/year (~$58/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,998/mo in Fircrest. The local median household income is $113,926/yr, meaning the typical Fircrest household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Fircrest?

Rent in Fircrest has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of August 2026.

How does Fircrest rent compare to other cities in Washington?

Fircrest is one of the pricier cities in Washington for rent, ranking #8 out of 110 tracked cities at $2,998/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Fircrest?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Fircrest ($2,998/mo): Parkland ($1,703/mo), Lakewood ($1,737/mo), Tacoma ($1,760/mo).

What percentage of Fircrest residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 28.2% of Fircrest households are renters, while 71.8% are owner-occupied. Fircrest leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Fircrest rent compare to the national average?

Fircrest's median rent of $2,998/mo is $1,036 (53%) above the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Washington, it ranks #8 out of 110 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
32%
MODERATE

At $2,998/mo, rent takes ~32% of Fircrest's median household income ($113,926/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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