98118 rental market

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Last updated August 20, 2025

Rental market summary

The average rent for 3 bedroom properties in 98118 is $3,200.

Average rent

$3,200

Month-over-month change

-$197

Year-over-year change

-$200

Available rentals

19

Source: Zillow Rentals data

Rental price range

The price range for 3 bedroom properties is $1,915 to $4,275.

Rent frequencies
Rent priceNumber of rental properties
$1,9001
$2,3001
$2,5001
$2,6001
$2,8001
$2,9001
$3,0003
$3,1003
$3,2002
$3,3003
$3,4001
$3,5002
$4,0001
$4,1002
$4,200+2

Average rent price over time

In the last year, rent has decreased by $200 compared to the previous year.

Average rent price over time
Last year (2024)This year (2025)
Jan$2,995$3,395
Feb$2,900$3,322
Mar$3,000$3,750
Apr$3,000$3,400
May$2,939$3,295
Jun$3,450$3,350
Jul$3,300$3,400
Aug$3,299$3,375
Sep$3,300No data
Oct$3,200No data
Nov$3,200No data
Dec$3,300No 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 45% 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 $2,020.

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

Houses in 98118 rent between $780 - $6,950 with an average rent of $2,020.

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

In the last year, the rent in 98118 decreased by $480

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

In the last month, the rent in 98118 increased by $70

5. How many available rentals are there in 98118?

There are currently 126 rentals available in 98118.

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

The average rent in 98118 is $2,020 — Infinity% higher the national average of $0.