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Last updated August 11, 2025

Rental market summary

The average rent for 2 bedroom properties in 98126 is $2,413.

Average rent

$2,413

Month-over-month change

-$160

Year-over-year change

-$537

Available rentals

24

Source: Zillow Rentals data

Rental price range

The price range for 2 bedroom properties is $1,600 to $4,995.

Rent frequencies
Rent priceNumber of rental properties
$1,5001
$1,6001
$1,7001
$1,8002
$2,0003
$2,1004
$2,3001
$2,4001
$2,5002
$2,6001
$2,7002
$2,8001
$2,9003
$3,2001
$3,3002
$4,900+1

Average rent price over time

In the last year, rent has decreased by $538 compared to the previous year.

Average rent price over time
Last year (2024)This year (2025)
Jan$2,395$2,247
Feb$2,295$2,207
Mar$2,500$2,291
Apr$2,785$2,495
May$2,435$2,733
Jun$2,400$2,595
Jul$2,750$2,573
Aug$2,700$2,524
Sep$2,495No data
Oct$2,420No data
Nov$2,500No data
Dec$2,595No data

Market temperature

The 98126 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 98126 is 27% higher than the national average.

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Frequently asked questions

1. What is the average rent in 98126?

The average rent in 98126 is $2,150.

2. How much does it cost to rent a house in 98126?

Houses in 98126 rent between $850 - $14,500 with an average rent of $2,150.

3. How has the rent in 98126 changed in the last year?

In the last year, the rent in 98126 decreased by $545

4. How much has the rent in 98126 increased/decreased in the last month?

In the last month, the rent in 98126 decreased by $320

5. How many available rentals are there in 98126?

There are currently 65 rentals available in 98126.

6. How do rent prices in 98126 compare with the national average?

The average rent in 98126 is $2,150 — Infinity% higher the national average of $0.