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Last updated August 11, 2025

Rental market summary

The average rent for 3 bedroom properties in 98038 is $3,000.

Average rent

$3,000

Month-over-month change

-$250

Year-over-year change

-$147

Available rentals

19

Source: Zillow Rentals data

Rental price range

The price range for 3 bedroom properties is $1,941 to $3,699.

Rent frequencies
Rent priceNumber of rental properties
$2,2001
$2,3001
$2,4001
$2,5002
$2,6002
$2,7002
$2,8001
$2,9003
$3,0002
$3,1002
$3,2002
$3,3001
$3,4002
$3,6001
$3,700+2

Average rent price over time

In the last year, rent has decreased by $148 compared to the previous year.

Average rent price over time
Last year (2024)This year (2025)
Jan$2,900$2,900
Feb$2,900$3,200
Mar$2,949$3,300
Apr$3,133$2,800
May$3,030$2,980
Jun$3,100$2,900
Jul$3,400$3,200
Aug$3,195$2,995
Sep$3,000No data
Oct$3,100No data
Nov$3,000No data
Dec$2,950No 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.

cool

Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.

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Rent in 98038 is 34% 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 $3,200.

2. How much does it cost to rent a house in 98038?

Houses in 98038 rent between $1,000 - $5,000 with an average rent of $3,200.

3. How has the rent in 98038 changed in the last year?

In the last year, the rent in 98038 decreased by $95

4. How much has the rent in 98038 increased/decreased in the last month?

In the last month, the rent in 98038 decreased by $295

5. How many available rentals are there in 98038?

There are currently 46 rentals available in 98038.

6. How do rent prices in 98038 compare with the national average?

The average rent in 98038 is $3,200 — Infinity% higher the national average of $0.