Analog Tacoma
411 S 15th St,
Tacoma, WA 98402
$1,168 - $2,090 | Studio - 3 Beds
Known as the City of Destiny, Tacoma sits on Commencement Bay in the southern portion of Puget Sound. Just minutes from Seattle, Tacoma is the birthplace of internationally-acclaimed glass artist Dale Chihuly. His work is spotted throughout the city, especially the Chihuly Bridge of Glass at the Museum of Glass, a 500-foot-long pedestrian overpass linking the Museum of Glass to Downtown Tacoma. You can create your own work of blown glass at the Tacoma Glassblowing Studio.
In addition to its creative culture, Tacoma offers residents and visitors access to world-renowned museums, unique venues, and outdoor recreation. Explore the rotating exhibits at LeMay-America’s Car Museum, Tacoma Art Museum, and Washington State History Museum. Grab a drink at Bob’s Java Jive or Dorky’s Bar Arcade before you head to a performance at Rialto Theater or the Tacoma Dome. Peruse the shops at Tacoma Mall and B & I Shopping Center. Take a hike, visit the zoo, and rent kayaks in Point Defiance Park.
Access to major highways, Tacoma Link light rail, and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport make commuting and traveling from Tacoma a breeze.
Tacoma's impressive Museum of Glass
Historic Union Station in Tacoma
Stadium High School's legendary football field overlooking Puget Sound
Boating is a popular Tacoma pastime
As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Tacoma, WA is $1,249 for a studio, $1,460 for one bedroom, $1,767 for two bedrooms, and $2,130 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Tacoma has increased by 1.2% in the past year.
The cost of living in Tacoma, WA is 28.4% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Tacoma is 60.9% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,249 - $2,130. You can expect to pay 11.0% more for groceries, 8.6% less for utilities, and 28.7% more for transportation.
Somewhat Walkable
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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.
Minimal Transit
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You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
Bikeable
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While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.
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† 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.
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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.