98040 rental market

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Last updated August 23, 2026

Rental market summary

The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in 98040 is $3,800.

Average rent

$3,800

Month-over-month change

+$605

Year-over-year change

-$590

Available rentals

63

Source: Zillow Rentals data

Rental price range

The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $1,745 to $15,000.

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Rent frequencies
Rent priceNumber of rental properties
$1,7001
$1,8001
$1,9001
$2,0002
$2,1001
$2,2002
$2,3003
$2,4003
$2,5004
$2,6003
$2,7003
$2,9006
$3,0002
$3,1001
$3,2004
$3,3001
$3,6001
$3,7001
$3,8001
$4,0001
$4,1003
$4,2001
$4,4001
$4,5001
$4,9001
$5,000+26

Average rent price over time

In the last year, rent has decreased by $590 compared to the previous year.

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Average rent price over time
Last year (2025)This year (2026)
Jan$3,500$3,650
Feb$2,795$3,100
Mar$2,800$3,143
Apr$3,000$2,995
May$3,295$2,950
Jun$2,985$3,200
Jul$3,995$3,195
Aug$3,600$3,250
Sep$4,250No data
Oct$4,450No data
Nov$3,650No data
Dec$4,850No data

Market temperature

The 98040 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 98040 is 90% higher than the national average.

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Frequently asked questions

1. What is the average rent in 98040?

The average rent in 98040 is $3,800.

2. What is the average rent for a studio apartment in 98040?

The average rent for a studio apartment in 98040 is $2,269 per month.

3. What is the average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in 98040?

The average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in 98040 is $2,500 per month.

4. What is the average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in 98040?

The average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in 98040 is $3,000 per month.

5. What is the average rent for a three-bedroom apartment in 98040?

The average rent for a three-bedroom apartment in 98040 is $4,100 per month.

6. What is the average rent for a four-bedroom apartment in 98040?

The average rent for a four-bedroom apartment in 98040 is $7,415 per month.

7. How much does it cost to rent a house in 98040?

Houses in 98040 rent between $1,745 - $15,000 with an average rent of $3,800.

8. How has the rent in 98040 changed in the last year?

In the last year, the rent in 98040 decreased by $590

9. How much has the rent in 98040 increased/decreased in the last month?

In the last month, the rent in 98040 increased by $605

10. How many available rentals are there in 98040?

There are currently 63 rentals available in 98040.

11. How do rent prices in 98040 compare with the national average?

The average rent in 98040 is $3,800 — 90% higher the national average of $2,000.

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