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Last updated August 31, 2025

Rental market summary

The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in 98020 is $6,500.

Average rent

$6,500

Month-over-month change

+$1,500

Year-over-year change

+$3,000

Available rentals

1

Source: Zillow Rentals data

Rental price range

The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $6,500 to $6,500.

Rent frequencies
Rent priceNumber of rental properties
$5,000+1

Average rent price over time

In the last year, rent has increased by $3,000 compared to the previous year.

Average rent price over time
Last year (2024)This year (2025)
Jan$4,350$4,100
Feb$4,350$3,850
Mar$4,350$4,000
Apr$3,750$4,000
May$3,995$3,967
Jul$3,600$3,700
Aug$3,550$4,800
Sep$3,500No data
Oct$3,350No data
Nov$4,500No data
Dec$4,000No data

Market temperature

The 98020 rental market temperature is WARM. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.

warm

Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.

Compare average rent in markets

Rent in 98020 is 141% higher than the national average.

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Frequently asked questions

1. What is the average rent in 98020?

The average rent in 98020 is $2,900.

2. How much does it cost to rent a house in 98020?

Houses in 98020 rent between $1,400 - $6,500 with an average rent of $2,900.

3. How has the rent in 98020 changed in the last year?

In the last year, the rent in 98020 increased by $883

4. How much has the rent in 98020 increased/decreased in the last month?

In the last month, the rent in 98020 decreased by $250

5. How many available rentals are there in 98020?

There are currently 20 rentals available in 98020.

6. How do rent prices in 98020 compare with the national average?

The average rent in 98020 is $2,900 — Infinity% higher the national average of $0.