National Rent Growth Slows & Tacoma Rents Remain Flat in August

Apartment List reports rent growth has slowed nationwide, increasing just 0.5% in August, down from over 1% in July. Rents in most regions are still increasing faster than they did pre-pandemic but much slower than last year.

Some highlights from the Tacoma September Rent Report: 

• Rents in Tacoma held steady month-over-month in August. Month-over-month growth in Tacoma ranks #76 among the nation's 100 largest cities.
• Year-over-year rent growth in Tacoma currently stands at 4%, compared to 19.8% at this time last year. Year-over-year growth in Tacoma ranks #87 among the nation's 100 largest cities. Rents in Tacoma are up by 25.6% since the start of the pandemic in March 2020.
• Median rents in Tacoma currently stand at $1,250 for a one-bedroom apartment and $1,596 for a two-bedroom.

Read the full Tacoma report at ApartmentList.com.