98101 rental market

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Last updated August 10, 2026

Rental market summary

The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in 98101 is $2,400.

Average rent

$2,400

Month-over-month change

+$150

Year-over-year change

-$112

Available rentals

126

Source: Zillow Rentals data

Rental price range

The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $737 to $8,708.

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Rent frequencies
Rent priceNumber of rental properties
$7001
$1,0001
$1,1003
$1,2003
$1,3002
$1,4007
$1,5006
$1,6005
$1,7004
$1,8009
$1,9007
$2,0005
$2,1004
$2,2006
$2,3005
$2,4006
$2,5004
$2,6009
$2,7005
$2,8004
$2,9004
$3,0007
$3,1004
$3,2002
$3,4006
$3,5005
$3,7001
$3,9003
$4,0003
$4,1002
$4,2001
$4,3004
$4,4004
$4,5002
$4,6001
$5,000+4

Average rent price over time

In the last year, rent has decreased by $112 compared to the previous year.

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Average rent price over time
Last year (2025)This year (2026)
Jan$2,179$2,260
Feb$2,228$2,254
Mar$2,333$2,127
Apr$2,268$2,345
May$2,273$2,380
Jun$2,312$2,292
Jul$2,636$2,250
Aug$2,600$2,360
Sep$2,805No data
Oct$2,395No data
Nov$2,430No data
Dec$2,250No data

Market temperature

The 98101 rental market temperature is WARM. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.

warm

Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.

Compare average rent in markets

Rent in 98101 is 20% higher than the national average.

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Frequently asked questions

1. What is the average rent in 98101?

The average rent in 98101 is $2,400.

2. What is the average rent for a studio apartment in 98101?

The average rent for a studio apartment in 98101 is $1,853 per month.

3. What is the average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in 98101?

The average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in 98101 is $2,500 per month.

4. What is the average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in 98101?

The average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in 98101 is $3,940 per month.

5. What is the average rent for a three-bedroom apartment in 98101?

The average rent for a three-bedroom apartment in 98101 is $7,032 per month.

6. How much does it cost to rent a house in 98101?

Houses in 98101 rent between $737 - $8,708 with an average rent of $2,400.

7. How has the rent in 98101 changed in the last year?

In the last year, the rent in 98101 decreased by $112

8. How much has the rent in 98101 increased/decreased in the last month?

In the last month, the rent in 98101 increased by $150

9. How many available rentals are there in 98101?

There are currently 126 rentals available in 98101.

10. How do rent prices in 98101 compare with the national average?

The average rent in 98101 is $2,400 — 19.82% higher the national average of $2,003.

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