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Last updated August 19, 2025

Rental market summary

The average rent for 2 bedroom properties in 98042 is $2,194.

Average rent

$2,194

Month-over-month change

-$116

Year-over-year change

-$13

Available rentals

6

Source: Zillow Rentals data

Rental price range

The price range for 2 bedroom properties is $999 to $2,775.

Rent frequencies
Rent priceNumber of rental properties
$1,7001
$1,9001
$2,1002
$2,5001
$2,800+1

Average rent price over time

In the last year, rent has decreased by $13 compared to the previous year.

Average rent price over time
Last year (2024)This year (2025)
Jan$1,800$2,196
Feb$1,800$2,204
Mar$2,213$2,250
Apr$2,163$2,204
May$2,187$2,575
Jun$2,297$2,332
Jul$2,000$2,286
Aug$2,242$2,182
Sep$2,000No data
Oct$1,813No data
Nov$1,835No data
Dec$1,919No data

Market temperature

The 98042 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.

Compare average rent in markets

Rent in 98042 is 16% higher than the national average.

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$2,194

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Frequently asked questions

1. What is the average rent in 98042?

The average rent in 98042 is $3,300.

2. How much does it cost to rent a house in 98042?

Houses in 98042 rent between $960 - $4,500 with an average rent of $3,300.

3. How has the rent in 98042 changed in the last year?

In the last year, the rent in 98042 increased by $129

4. How much has the rent in 98042 increased/decreased in the last month?

In the last month, the rent in 98042 decreased by $65

5. How many available rentals are there in 98042?

There are currently 53 rentals available in 98042.

6. How do rent prices in 98042 compare with the national average?

The average rent in 98042 is $3,300 — Infinity% higher the national average of $0.