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Average Rent in Northeast Tacoma & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 1 apartment community in Northeast Tacoma, Federal Way, WA. Updated daily.
Market Average
$2,095/mo
▲ +2% from last month
Lowest Available
$1,798/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
1
tracked daily
Units Listed
17
available now
Northeast Tacoma vs Federal Way, WA Average
Northeast Tacoma is more expensive the Federal Way, WA average by $510/mo (32%). The citywide average is $1,585/mo across all neighborhoods.
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Northeast Tacoma?
As of May 2026, the average rent in Northeast Tacoma is $2,095 per month across 1 apartment community and 17 available units. Rents have increased $38 (2%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is The Fairways starting at $1,798/mo. By unit type, a 2-bedroom averages $2,095/mo.
Prices range from $1,798 to $2,449 per month. The most common price point is the $1,800 range, where 8 units are currently listed.
Northeast Tacoma Rent Price History
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Northeast Tacoma
Rent Prices by Apartment in Northeast Tacoma
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Fairways | $1,798/mo | $2,095/mo | 17 | 3.5 |
Google Search Trends for Northeast Tacoma Apartments
Search interest for apartments in this area over the past 12 months.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Northeast Tacoma
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$84,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $2,095/mo.
Comfortable income
$101,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,798/mo), you need to earn at least $72,000/year.
Median household income in Northeast Tacoma is $82,144 , about 18% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Northeast Tacoma
Overall prices in Northeast Tacoma runs above the national average by about 13% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 112.7, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Northeast Tacoma's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $2,095 |
| Utilities | $652 |
| Groceries | $584 |
| Transportation | $1,553 |
| Healthcare | $758 |
| Other goods and services | $1,212 |
| Estimated total | $6,854/mo |
Population
99,232
Median household income
$82,144
Census median rent
$1,738/mo
Rent as % of income
33.7%
Median age
37.6
Mean commute
32 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
Explore Northeast Tacoma Apartments
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