Tacoma, WA Rent History
141 months of data, 2015–2026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).
Today (2026-09)
$1,773
1-year change
+2.2%
$39/mo
5-year change
+15.7%
$241/mo
10-year change
+74.9%
$759/mo
Monthly rent trend
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Year-by-year rent in Tacoma
| Year | Median rent | YoY change | vs 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | $904/mo | — | 0.0% |
| 2016 | $975/mo | +7.9% | +7.9% |
| 2017 | $1,073/mo | +10.1% | +18.7% |
| 2018 | $1,177/mo | +9.7% | +30.2% |
| 2019 | $1,242/mo | +5.5% | +37.4% |
| 2020 | $1,313/mo | +5.7% | +45.2% |
| 2021 | $1,441/mo | +9.7% | +59.4% |
| 2022 | $1,585/mo | +10.0% | +75.3% |
| 2023 | $1,615/mo | +1.9% | +78.7% |
| 2024 | $1,658/mo | +2.7% | +83.4% |
| 2025 | $1,708/mo | +3.0% | +88.9% |
| 2026 | $1,755/mo | +2.8% | +94.1% |
Frequently asked questions
How much has rent in Tacoma changed since 2015?
Median rent in Tacoma, WA was $894 in 2015-01 and is $1,773 as of 2026-09 — a change of $879 per month over 11 years.
How much has Tacoma rent increased in the last 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, median rent in Tacoma, WA has changed +15.7% ($241 per month). The current median is $1,773.
What has rent in Tacoma done over the past decade?
Over the past 10 years, median rent in Tacoma, WA has changed +74.9% ($759 per month). It is now $1,773.
Is rent in Tacoma going up or down year over year?
Year over year, median rent in Tacoma, WA has increased +2.2% ($39/mo). Current median: $1,773.