98038 rental market
Last updated August 23, 2025
Rental market summary
The average rent for 1 bedroom properties in 98038 is $1,993.
$1,993
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Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for 1 bedroom properties is $1,984 to $2,112.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $1,900 | 1 |
| $2,000+ | 1 |
Average rent price over time
In the last year, rent has increased by $706 compared to the previous year.
| Last year (2024) | This year (2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $1,287 | $1,287 |
| Feb | $1,287 | $1,287 |
| Mar | $1,287 | $1,775 |
| Apr | $1,287 | $1,725 |
| May | $1,287 | $1,999 |
| Jun | $1,287 | $1,921 |
| Jul | $1,287 | $1,820 |
| Aug | $1,287 | No data |
| Sep | $1,287 | No data |
| Oct | $1,287 | No data |
| Nov | $1,287 | No data |
| Dec | $1,287 | No data |
Market temperature
The 98038 rental market temperature is COOL. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.
Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.
Compare average rent in markets
Rent in 98038 is 26% higher than the national average.
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Frequently asked questions
1. What is the average rent in 98038?
The average rent in 98038 is $3,295.
2. How much does it cost to rent a house in 98038?
Houses in 98038 rent between $950 - $4,385 with an average rent of $3,295.
3. How has the rent in 98038 changed in the last year?
In the last year, the rent in 98038 increased by $45
4. How much has the rent in 98038 increased/decreased in the last month?
In the last month, the rent in 98038 decreased by $104
5. How many available rentals are there in 98038?
There are currently 38 rentals available in 98038.
6. How do rent prices in 98038 compare with the national average?
The average rent in 98038 is $3,295 — Infinity% higher the national average of $0.