Lake Tapps

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Lake Tapps, WA

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A picturesque community overlooking a sprawling lake

Picturesque Active Peaceful Upscale Lush Lakefront

Situated in the foothills of Mount Rainier, Lake Tapps is a picturesque lake with a welcoming community that surrounds its shores. Those who call the Lake Tapps area home enjoy a wide variety of houses and apartments available for rent in a beautiful locale.

In addition to scenic views in every direction, Lake Tapps residents delight in a broad range of recreational activities, including boating, swimming, kayaking, fishing, hiking, biking, and more. Lake Tapps exudes a peaceful sense of seclusion along with close proximity to numerous modern conveniences in nearby Sumner, Bonney Lake, South Hill, and Auburn. Access to Highways 18, 167, and 410 make getting around from Lake Tapps simple.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Lake Tapps, WA is $890 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Lake Tapps has increased by 1.4% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$0/month
0 Sq Ft
House
$3,264/month
2,163 Sq Ft
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Transportation

18

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

Walking is difficult in this neighborhood, which is considered a car-dependent area.

3

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

18

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Lake Tapps Elementary

Public

Grades 1-3

450 Students

7
out of 10

Dieringer Heights Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

432 Students

7
out of 10

North Tapps Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

520 Students

8
out of 10

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.