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Last updated August 27, 2025

Rental market summary

The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in 98042 is $3,795.

Average rent

$3,795

Month-over-month change

-$5

Year-over-year change

+$295

Available rentals

8

Source: Zillow Rentals data

Rental price range

The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $1,000 to $5,000.

Rent frequencies
Rent priceNumber of rental properties
$9001
$1,0001
$3,4001
$3,5002
$3,7002
$3,8001
$4,0001
$4,4001
$4,5001
$4,900+1

Average rent price over time

In the last year, rent has increased by $295 compared to the previous year.

Average rent price over time
Last year (2024)This year (2025)
Mar$5,750$3,850
Apr$5,000$5,775
May$4,700$5,000
Jun$3,770$4,500
Jul$4,064$5,000
Aug$3,500$4,200
Sep$4,199$3,395
Oct$3,500$3,800
Nov$5,150No data
Dec$4,925No 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 34% lower than the national average.

98042vs.

$3,795

$5,769

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Frequently asked questions

1. What is the average rent in 98042?

The average rent in 98042 is $3,250.

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

Houses in 98042 rent between $900 - $5,000 with an average rent of $3,250.

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

In the last year, the rent in 98042 increased by $40

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

In the last month, the rent in 98042 decreased by $56

5. How many available rentals are there in 98042?

There are currently 54 rentals available in 98042.

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

The average rent in 98042 is $3,250 — Infinity% higher the national average of $0.