Rent by ZIP · Pierce County
Rent in Tacoma, WA 98418
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,900 (+2.2% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,639 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,370 | $1,340 | +2.2% | $1,233–1,507 | $689 ±$626 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,550 | $1,510 | +2.6% | $1,395–1,705 | $1,269 ±$198 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,900 | $1,860 | +2.2% | $1,710–2,090 | $1,798 ±$97 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,620 | $2,600 | +0.8% | $2,358–2,882 | $2,301 ±$218 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,960 | $2,970 | -0.3% | $2,664–3,256 | $1,907 ±$454 |
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 98418
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98421 | Tacoma | $1,870 | – |
| 98422 | Tacoma | $2,500 | $2,121 |
| 98424 | Tacoma | $2,160 | $2,075 |
| 98409 | Tacoma | $1,990 | $1,688 |
| 98408 | Tacoma | $1,890 | $1,637 |
| 98407 | Tacoma | $2,180 | $1,948 |
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.