How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Fort Lewis, WA?
In Fort Lewis, WA, the median gross rent for a two-bedroom home is $2,216 (±$25) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25031).
A three-bedroom home rents for a median of $2,285 (±$24).
HUD’s fiscal year 2027 Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in the Tacoma, WA HUD Metro FMR Area is $2,064.
Figures last updated on .
- 2 bedrooms
- $2,216 (±$25)
- 3 bedrooms
- $2,285 (±$24)
- 4 bedrooms
- $2,544 (±$204)
Rent by bedroom count in Fort Lewis
| Fort Lewis | Pierce County | Washington | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $2,216 (±$25) | $1,794 (±$23) | $1,756 (±$11) | $1,407 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,285 (±$24) | $2,233 (±$29) | $2,058 (±$19) | $1,584 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,544 (±$204) | $2,564 (±$80) | $2,535 (±$41) | $1,957 |
A median for a bedroom size is published only where enough renting households of that size were surveyed; a dash means the Census Bureau did not publish one.
Census rents against HUD’s Fair Market Rent, fiscal year 2027
| Census median, this place | HUD Fair Market Rent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | — | $1,682 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,216 (±$25) | $2,064 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,285 (±$24) | $2,849 |
A Fair Market Rent is HUD’s estimate of the gross rent of a modest rental home across the whole HUD area, set for the voucher program; the Census median is what renting households in this place reported paying.
The two answer different questions and are not expected to match.
Median gross rent, 2 bedrooms in places near Fort Lewis
| Place | Distance | Median gross rent, 2 bedrooms | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Lewis | — | $2,216 (±$25) | — |
| DuPont | 3.9 mi | $2,302 (±$77) | Higher |
| McChord AFB | 4.4 mi | $2,232 (±$36) | Not measurably different |
| Lakewood | 5.1 mi | $1,610 (±$76) | Lower |
| Steilacoom | 5.2 mi | $1,761 (±$63) | Lower |
| Spanaway | 6.8 mi | $1,729 (±$100) | Lower |
| Parkland | 6.9 mi | $1,666 (±$45) | Lower |
| University Place | 8.3 mi | $1,792 (±$41) | Lower |
| Midland | 9.1 mi | $1,590 (±$131) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Lakewood, WA ($1,610), Steilacoom, WA ($1,761), Spanaway, WA ($1,729).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: DuPont, WA ($2,302).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median gross rent, 2 bedrooms across Pierce County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median gross rent, 2 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ruston | $3,464 (±$2,129) |
| 2 | DuPont | $2,302 (±$77) |
| 3 | Gig Harbor | $2,268 (±$186) |
| 4 | McChord AFB | $2,232 (±$36) |
| 5 | Fort Lewis | $2,216 (±$25) |
| 6 | Frederickson | $2,184 (±$341) |
| 7 | Buckley | $2,179 (±$265) |
| 8 | Sumner | $2,123 (±$97) |
| 9 | Milton | $2,114 (±$132) |
| 10 (tie) | Clover Creek | $2,074 (±$266) |
| 10 (tie) | Wauna | $2,074 (±$599) |
Showing 11 of 37 places in Pierce County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Fort Lewis is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Fort Lewis
How much is a two-bedroom apartment in Fort Lewis?
The median gross rent for a two-bedroom home in Fort Lewis, WA is $2,216 (±$25) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How much does a three-bedroom rental cost in Fort Lewis?
The median gross rent for a three-bedroom home in Fort Lewis, WA is $2,285 (±$24) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Median Gross Rent by Bedrooms (B25031), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fort Lewis CDP, Washington
- HUD Fair Market Rents, fiscal year 2027: Tacoma, WA HUD Metro FMR Area
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Tacoma, WA HUD Metro FMR Area
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Fort Lewis CDP, Washington (place:24915, in state:53).
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B25031_002E, B25031_002M, B25031_003E, B25031_003M, B25031_004E, B25031_004M, B25031_005E, B25031_005M, B25031_006E, B25031_006M, B25031_007E, B25031_007M
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