Ruston

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Ruston, WA

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A scenic community between Tacoma and Commencement Bay

Scenic Suburban Coastal Historic Charming Convenient

Located about five miles northwest of Downtown Tacoma, Ruston is a charming community bordering Commencement Bay. Ruston is largely residential, offering a broad range of houses and apartments available for rent in a laid-back locale.

Although its forest-like environment may make Ruston feel secluded, the community boasts an array of independently owned businesses strewn along North Pearl Street, including antique shops, restaurants, service-oriented stores, and much more. Ruston provides exceptional opportunities for outdoor recreation, with direct access to Rust Park, Ruston Way Path, and all that the sprawling Point Defiance Park has to offer.

Ruston is also convenient to the exciting Point Ruston waterfront, which touts plenty of dining and entertainment options close to home. Getting around from Ruston is simple with access to the Point Defiance Ferry and State Route 163.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Ruston, WA is $1,655 for a studio, $2,330 for one bedroom, $2,816 for two bedrooms, and $5,573 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Ruston has increased by 2.1% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,330/month
346 Sq Ft
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Transportation

61

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

44

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.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium
  • Point Defiance Park
  • Fort Nisqually Living History Museum
  • Ruston Way Park
  • Narrows Park

Airports

  • Seattle-Tacoma International

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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.