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Rent in Tacoma, WA 98490
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $2,060 (+4.6% vs FY2026).
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,490 | $1,430 | +4.2% | $1,341–1,639 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $1,680 | $1,600 | +5% | $1,512–1,848 | – |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,060 | $1,970 | +4.6% | $1,854–2,266 | – |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,840 | $2,730 | +4% | $2,556–3,124 | – |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,210 | $3,100 | +3.5% | $2,889–3,531 | – |
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.
The Census doesn't publish reliable rent figures for this ZIP code, usually because few homes here are rented.
Nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP | Place | 2-bedroom FMR | Census median, 2 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98498 | Lakewood | $1,870 | $1,729 |
| 98499 | Lakewood | $1,830 | $1,587 |
| 98467 | University Place | $1,880 | $1,745 |
| 98466 | Tacoma | $2,070 | $1,797 |
| 98465 | Tacoma | $1,790 | $1,766 |
| 98446 | Tacoma | $2,270 | $1,938 |
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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.