Rent to own Homes in Tacoma, WA

Located on the banks of the Puget Sound, the port city of Tacoma, Washington, has undergone significant revitalization over the past 20 years. With the two military bases bringing a constant stream of steady employment to the area, Tacoma has been able to preserve its historical heritage while adding new cultural attractions to the area. One part of this shift is the Sister City program, which allows Tacoma to trade cultural activities with 12 other international cities.

Tacoma, WA is a great place for affordable rent-to-own homes! With a median household income of over $64,457 and a median rent of $1,253, the Tacoma, WA rent-to-own market is more affordable than the traditional housing market which has shown tremendous growth across the U.S. and with it, aggressive competition for home purchases. With the current housing shortage trend it can make it harder to become a homeowner, including in Tacoma, WA. This means higher than average down payments for homes and higher qualification standards for conventional home loans. With a rent-to-own property, tenants are also buyers. You can live in the house for a set amount of time before you purchase it, meaning that you get to know the house, your neighbors, and your community before making the final purchase. This enables you and your family to make the right choice based on both information and experience. Rent-to-own is also a great alternative way to get into a home if you have bad credit or don't have enough saved for a down payment.

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1 of 5 609 S 15th Street Unit 109
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New Tacoma
Single Family Home
Tacoma, WA 98405
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1
200 ft2
1951
1 of 13 3902 S Mason Loop Unit D
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South Tacoma
Single Family Home
Tacoma, WA 98409
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1
850 ft2
1979
1 of 7 6248 S HUSON ST
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South Tacoma
Single Family Home
Tacoma, WA 98409
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2
1466 ft2
1913
1 of 4 640 N Fife Street Unit 206
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North End
Single Family Home
Tacoma, WA 98406
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1
17752 ft2
1976
1 of 15 5621 S Yakima Avenue
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South End
Single Family Home
Tacoma, WA 98408
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2
1539 ft2
1960
1 of 14 5706 92nd St Ct E
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Single Family Home
Puyallup, WA 98371
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2
1512 ft2
2007
1 of 25 1122 E 57TH ST
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Eastside
Single Family Home
Tacoma, WA 98404
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1
1632 ft2
1953
1 of 21 4902 76TH AVENUE CT W
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University Place
Single Family Home
University Place, WA 98467
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3
2080 ft2
1993
1 of 11 1609 E 34th Street Unit C
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Eastside
Single Family Home
Tacoma, WA 98404
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1
728 ft2
1976
1 of 14 4046 S 31st Street Unit 2
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South Tacoma
Single Family Home
Tacoma, WA 98409
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1
800 ft2
1973
1 of 6 609 S 15th Street Unit 110
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New Tacoma
Single Family Home
Tacoma, WA 98405
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0 ft2
1951
1 of 25 31756 42ND AVE SW
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Federal Way
Single Family Home
Federal Way, WA 98023
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1
1620 ft2
1974
1 of 24 4610 Slayden Drive NE
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Browns Point
Single Family Home
Tacoma, WA 98422
3
2
1450 ft2
1985
1 of 14 1909 S 19TH ST
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Central
Single Family Home
Tacoma, WA 98405
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1
1056 ft2
1947
1 of 18 2915 S C ST
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New Tacoma
Townhouse/Condo
Tacoma, WA 98402
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2
1903 ft2
1998
1 of 16 4018 S Warner Street Unit B
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South Tacoma
Single Family Home
Tacoma, WA 98408
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1
768 ft2
1974
1 of 20 222 N I Street Unit 5
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New Tacoma
Single Family Home
Tacoma, WA 98403
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1
500 ft2
1904
1 of 24 31978 36TH AVE SW
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Federal Way
Single Family Home
Federal Way, WA 98023
4
3
3120 ft2
1974
1 of 7 5822 N 35TH ST #D14
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West End
Townhouse/Condo
Tacoma, WA 98407
2
1
854 ft2
1984
1 of 12 7902 ONYX CT SW
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North Lakewood
Single Family Home
Lakewood, WA 98498
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1
0 ft2
1973
1 of 12 5721 S CHEYENNE ST
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South Tacoma
Single Family Home
Tacoma, WA 98409
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2
1098 ft2
1983
1 of 17 1702 S 40TH ST
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South End
Single Family Home
Tacoma, WA 98418
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1
864 ft2
1911
1 of 3 6514 46TH STREET CT W
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University Place
Single Family Home
Tacoma, WA 98466
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2
2085 ft2
1985
1 of 25 7406 51ST ST W
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University Place
Single Family Home
University Place, WA 98467
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4
2021 ft2
2011
1 of 7 3821 S Thompson Avenue Unit 16
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South End
Single Family Home
Tacoma, WA 98418
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1
550 ft2
1981
1 of 5 8730 S South Tacoma Way Unit 101
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Northeast Lakewood
Single Family Home
Lakewood, WA 98499
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2
3800 ft2
1992
1 of 23 4052 S 31st Street Unit 1
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South Tacoma
Single Family Home
Tacoma, WA 98409
2
1
855 ft2
1973
1 of 7 105 E 96th Street Unit B
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South End
Single Family Home
Tacoma, WA 98445
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1
857 ft2
1986
1 of 19 8636 ONYX DR SW #A
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North Lakewood
Single Family Home
Lakewood, WA 98498
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2
0 ft2
1980
1 of 21 1011 N STEVENS ST
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North End
Single Family Home
Tacoma, WA 98406
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1
849 ft2
1910
1 of 12 322 DEL MONTE AVE
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Fircrest
Single Family Home
Fircrest, WA 98466
2
1
1108 ft2
1952
2919 S 45th Street Unit 4
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South Tacoma
Single Family Home
Tacoma, WA 98409
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1
470 ft2
1959
1 of 20 6105 N PARK WAY
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West End
Single Family Home
Tacoma, WA 98407
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1
950 ft2
1968
1 of 18 7368 S Wilkeson Street Unit D
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South End
Single Family Home
Tacoma, WA 98408
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1
828 ft2
1977
1 of 20 5215 N Winnifred Street Unit A
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Ruston
Single Family Home
Ruston, WA 98407
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2
1600 ft2
1967
1 of 5 640 N Fife Street Unit 211
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North End
Single Family Home
Tacoma, WA 98406
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1
0 ft2
1976
1 of 25 2357 S I ST
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Central
Single Family Home
Tacoma, WA 98405
2
3
1796 ft2
2002
1 of 18 2367 YAKIMA CT
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Central
Single Family Home
Tacoma, WA 98405
3
3
1558 ft2
2006
2350 COURT G
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Central
Single Family Home
Tacoma, WA 98405
2
3
1474 ft2
2008
1 of 25 1501 TACOMA AVE S #314
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New Tacoma
Townhouse/Condo
Tacoma, WA 98402
2
2
1120 ft2
2006
1 of 19 5704 92ND STREET CT E
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Single Family Home
Puyallup, WA 98371
2
2
900 ft2
1986
1 of 9 4031 TACOMA AVE S
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South End
Single Family Home
Tacoma, WA 98418
3
1
1672 ft2
1924
1 of 18 3268 S 84th Street
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Northeast Lakewood
Single Family Home
Tacoma, WA 98499
3
1
963 ft2
1950
1 of 55 4601 SW 320th Street Unit E1
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Federal Way
Single Family Home
Federal Way, WA 98023
3
2
993 ft2
1977
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Buying a Home in Tacoma, WA

Tacoma, WA is seeing rapid growth and Tacoma, WA's' housing market remains not optimal with an average home price that is 43% above the 2025 national average. Tacoma, WA is part of Pierce county and taxes are an important factor to consider when purchasing a home whether through rent to own or a traditional purchase. The average tax rate as of 2025 for county Pierce is 1.02% which is above the national average, which is 0.99%.

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Top Reasons to Live in Tacoma WA

Tacoma's Housing Market In Tacoma, the 2011 estimated median value for a house or condo was $207,000. Of the residential housing, 58.9 percent are owner occupied and 41.1 percent are rented. Vacancy rates in Tacoma hover around 6 percent, but only half of those empty properties are available. Home sales are up significantly all over Pierce County; in June 2013, 1,118 units were sold, representing a 32.6 percent increase over the same period in 2012. Due to the increase in real estate sales, finding rent to own homes can be difficult. Many homeowners have found that their asking price is met within weeks because real estate inventory remains low.

Tacoma Fairs and Other Events Each year, Tacoma residents and visitors look forward to the largest annual event held in Washington -- the Puyallup Fair. Over one million people come to Tacoma in September to enjoy fair foods, rides, exhibits, and outdoor concerts. The Western Washington Fair Association holds a smaller, four-day fair in the spring. For those looking for more fair fun, the Fourth of July Tacoma Freedom Fair has tons of live music, beer gardens, an airshow, a car show, and a truly impressive fireworks display.

Tacoma Industries and Employers While Tacoma was once a city known for its manufacturing and fishing, current residents are more likely to be employed by the government. Tacoma is near the Fort Lewis Army Post and the McChord Air Force Base; together they employ roughly 40,000 city residents. The third largest employer is Washington State, which has nearly 8,000 workers. Education and health services also employ a significant portion of the workforce in Tacoma.

Neighborhoods in Tacoma While there are dozens of smaller communities in Tacoma, the city government has divided the area into eight neighborhoods. Each area has its own neighborhood council, which advises the city government and undertakes its own improvement initiatives.