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Last updated August 10, 2025

Rental market summary

The average rent for 2 bedroom properties in 98118 is $2,200.

Average rent

$2,200

Month-over-month change

-$150

Year-over-year change

-$370

Available rentals

48

Source: Zillow Rentals data

Rental price range

The price range for 2 bedroom properties is $1,500 to $4,205.

Rent frequencies
Rent priceNumber of rental properties
$1,4001
$1,5003
$1,6002
$1,7005
$1,8003
$1,9004
$2,0002
$2,1007
$2,2005
$2,3001
$2,4002
$2,5001
$2,6002
$2,7002
$2,8004
$2,9005
$3,0003
$3,2002
$3,5002
$3,7001
$3,8001
$4,200+1

Average rent price over time

In the last year, rent has decreased by $370 compared to the previous year.

Average rent price over time
Last year (2024)This year (2025)
Jan$2,433$2,416
Feb$2,450$2,598
Mar$2,350$2,395
Apr$2,350$2,350
May$2,490$2,395
Jun$2,450$2,395
Jul$2,400$2,350
Aug$2,570$2,200
Sep$2,600No data
Oct$2,400No data
Nov$2,454No data
Dec$2,570No data

Market temperature

The 98118 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 98118 is 16% higher than the national average.

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Frequently asked questions

1. What is the average rent in 98118?

The average rent in 98118 is $2,082.

2. How much does it cost to rent a house in 98118?

Houses in 98118 rent between $900 - $6,950 with an average rent of $2,082.

3. How has the rent in 98118 changed in the last year?

In the last year, the rent in 98118 decreased by $406

4. How much has the rent in 98118 increased/decreased in the last month?

In the last month, the rent in 98118 increased by $92

5. How many available rentals are there in 98118?

There are currently 120 rentals available in 98118.

6. How do rent prices in 98118 compare with the national average?

The average rent in 98118 is $2,082 — Infinity% higher the national average of $0.