98117 rental market

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Last updated June 2, 2026

Rental market summary

The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in 98117 is $2,395.

Average rent

$2,395

Month-over-month change

+$255

Year-over-year change

-$55

Available rentals

83

Source: Zillow Rentals data

Rental price range

The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $840 to $10,293.

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Rent frequencies
Rent priceNumber of rental properties
$8001
$9002
$1,0004
$1,1002
$1,3004
$1,4004
$1,5003
$1,6001
$1,7005
$1,8008
$1,9004
$2,0004
$2,1003
$2,2001
$2,3002
$2,4001
$2,5002
$2,6003
$2,7002
$2,8002
$2,9002
$3,1001
$3,2002
$3,3003
$3,4003
$3,5001
$3,6001
$3,7001
$3,8002
$3,9005
$4,0004
$4,1001
$4,2001
$4,4003
$4,5001
$4,9001
$5,000+8

Average rent price over time

In the last year, rent has decreased by $55 compared to the previous year.

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Average rent price over time
Last year (2025)This year (2026)
Jan$2,795$2,195
Feb$2,445$2,300
Mar$2,149$2,104
Apr$2,400$2,195
May$2,313$2,246
Jun$2,211$2,500
Jul$2,084No data
Aug$2,278No data
Sep$2,725No data
Oct$2,600No data
Nov$2,500No data
Dec$2,483No data

Market temperature

The 98117 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 98117 is 20% higher than the national average.

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Frequently asked questions

1. What is the average rent in 98117?

The average rent in 98117 is $2,395.

2. What is the average rent for a studio apartment in 98117?

The average rent for a studio apartment in 98117 is $1,195 per month.

3. What is the average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in 98117?

The average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in 98117 is $1,695 per month.

4. What is the average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in 98117?

The average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in 98117 is $2,500 per month.

5. What is the average rent for a three-bedroom apartment in 98117?

The average rent for a three-bedroom apartment in 98117 is $3,995 per month.

6. What is the average rent for a four-bedroom apartment in 98117?

The average rent for a four-bedroom apartment in 98117 is $5,400 per month.

7. How much does it cost to rent a house in 98117?

Houses in 98117 rent between $840 - $10,293 with an average rent of $2,395.

8. How has the rent in 98117 changed in the last year?

In the last year, the rent in 98117 decreased by $55

9. How much has the rent in 98117 increased/decreased in the last month?

In the last month, the rent in 98117 increased by $255

10. How many available rentals are there in 98117?

There are currently 83 rentals available in 98117.

11. How do rent prices in 98117 compare with the national average?

The average rent in 98117 is $2,395 — 19.75% higher the national average of $2,000.

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