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Average Rent in Tacoma 98444 & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 1 apartment community in Tacoma 98444, Tacoma, WA. Updated daily.
Market Average
$1,116/mo
Lowest Available
$995/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
1
tracked daily
Units Listed
14
available now
Tacoma 98444 vs Tacoma, WA Average
Tacoma 98444 is cheaper the Tacoma, WA average by $806/mo (42%). The citywide average is $1,922/mo across all neighborhoods.
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Tacoma 98444?
As of July 2026, the average rent in Tacoma 98444 is $1,116 per month across 1 apartment community and 14 available units.
The most affordable option is Cascade Ridge Apartments starting at $995/mo. By unit type, a studio averages $1,116/mo.
Prices range from $995 to $1,165 per month. The most common price point is the $1,000 range, where 13 units are currently listed.
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Tacoma 98444
Rent Prices by Apartment in Tacoma 98444
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cascade Ridge Apartments | $995/mo | $1,116/mo | 14 | 4.3 |
Google Search Trends for Tacoma 98444 Apartments
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Tacoma 98444
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$45,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,116/mo.
Comfortable income
$54,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($995/mo), you need to earn at least $40,000/year.
Median household income in Tacoma 98444 is $83,857 , about 57% above the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Tacoma 98444
Overall prices in Tacoma 98444 runs above the national average by about 13% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 112.7, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Tacoma 98444's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,116 |
| Utilities | $652 |
| Groceries | $584 |
| Transportation | $1,553 |
| Healthcare | $758 |
| Other goods and services | $1,212 |
| Estimated total | $5,875/mo |
Population
220,482
Median household income
$83,857
Census median rent
$1,597/mo
Rent as % of income
31.7%
Median age
37.3
Mean commute
29 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
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