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Last updated August 11, 2025

Rental market summary

The average rent for 2 bedroom properties in 98116 is $2,992.

Average rent

$2,992

Month-over-month change

-$158

Year-over-year change

-$34

Available rentals

29

Source: Zillow Rentals data

Rental price range

The price range for 2 bedroom properties is $1,795 to $6,186.

Rent frequencies
Rent priceNumber of rental properties
$1,7001
$2,0001
$2,1003
$2,2003
$2,3003
$2,4001
$2,6001
$2,7003
$2,8002
$2,9002
$3,0002
$3,3003
$3,5003
$3,7001
$3,8001
$4,3002
$4,7001
$4,8001
$4,900+1

Average rent price over time

In the last year, rent has decreased by $34 compared to the previous year.

Average rent price over time
Last year (2024)This year (2025)
Jan$2,513$2,886
Feb$2,758$2,650
Mar$2,600$2,650
Apr$2,600$2,925
May$2,541$2,675
Jun$2,595$2,895
Jul$3,215$3,150
Aug$3,290$2,975
Sep$2,995No data
Oct$2,695No data
Nov$2,856No data
Dec$2,787No data

Market temperature

The 98116 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 98116 is 58% higher than the national average.

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Frequently asked questions

1. What is the average rent in 98116?

The average rent in 98116 is $2,300.

2. How much does it cost to rent a house in 98116?

Houses in 98116 rent between $995 - $6,250 with an average rent of $2,300.

3. How has the rent in 98116 changed in the last year?

In the last year, the rent in 98116 increased by $4

4. How much has the rent in 98116 increased/decreased in the last month?

In the last month, the rent in 98116 decreased by $174

5. How many available rentals are there in 98116?

There are currently 88 rentals available in 98116.

6. How do rent prices in 98116 compare with the national average?

The average rent in 98116 is $2,300 — Infinity% higher the national average of $0.