Rent by ZIP · Pierce County
Rent in Tacoma, WA 98404
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,790 (-3.8% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,483 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,290 | $1,340 | -3.7% | $1,161–1,419 | $1,325 ±$356 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,460 | $1,510 | -3.3% | $1,314–1,606 | $1,285 ±$130 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,790 | $1,860 | -3.8% | $1,611–1,969 | $1,365 ±$121 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,470 | $2,600 | -5% | $2,223–2,717 | $1,833 ±$263 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,800 | $2,970 | -5.7% | $2,520–3,080 | $2,317 ±$116 |
Small Area FMRs for the Tacoma, WA HUD Metro FMR Area. Fair Market Rents include utilities. The voucher range is the typical 90–110% band; your housing authority sets the actual payment standard.
Area-wide FMR for Tacoma, WA HUD Metro FMR Area, 2 bedrooms: $2,064.
What renters pay in 98404
How rents are spread
Share of renter households paying cash rent, by monthly gross rent (rent plus utilities).
Nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP | Place | 2-bedroom FMR | Census median, 2 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98403 | Tacoma | $1,780 | $1,901 |
| 98405 | Tacoma | $1,870 | $1,746 |
| 98402 | Tacoma | $1,980 | $2,095 |
| 98406 | Tacoma | $2,070 | $1,865 |
| 98407 | Tacoma | $2,180 | $1,948 |
| 98408 | Tacoma | $1,890 | $1,637 |
Fair Market Rents across Pierce County, WA · All WA counties · What is Fair Market Rent?
Sources: HUD Small Area and county Fair Market Rents, FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026); U.S. Census Bureau, 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates. Census figures are survey estimates (±90% margin of error) and trail today's market. Place name from GeoNames. About the data.