Rent by ZIP · Pierce County
Rent in Tacoma, WA 98421
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,870 (-9.7% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,083 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,350 | $1,500 | -10% | $1,215–1,485 | $1,083 ±$431 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,520 | $1,680 | -9.5% | $1,368–1,672 | – |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,870 | $2,070 | -9.7% | $1,683–2,057 | – |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,590 | $2,870 | -9.8% | $2,331–2,849 | – |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,930 | $3,250 | -9.8% | $2,637–3,223 | – |
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 98421
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98422 | Tacoma | $2,500 | $2,121 |
| 98418 | Tacoma | $1,900 | $1,798 |
| 98424 | Tacoma | $2,160 | $2,075 |
| 98409 | Tacoma | $1,990 | $1,688 |
| 98433 | Tacoma | $2,260 | $2,204 |
| 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.