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Last updated August 10, 2025

Rental market summary

The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in 98178 is $1,942.

Average rent

$1,942

Month-over-month change

-$255

Year-over-year change

-$33

Available rentals

45

Source: Zillow Rentals data

Rental price range

The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $840 to $4,995.

Rent frequencies
Rent priceNumber of rental properties
$8002
$9001
$1,0001
$1,1002
$1,3002
$1,4003
$1,5002
$1,6008
$1,7002
$1,8001
$1,9002
$2,0001
$2,1004
$2,2004
$2,3001
$2,4001
$2,5001
$2,7003
$2,8002
$3,0001
$3,1001
$3,2001
$3,4003
$3,5004
$3,6001
$3,7001
$3,8001
$4,2001
$4,3001
$4,4001
$4,5001
$4,900+2

Average rent price over time

In the last year, rent has decreased by $33 compared to the previous year.

Average rent price over time
Last year (2024)This year (2025)
Jan$2,000$2,575
Feb$2,000$2,700
Mar$2,200$2,645
Apr$2,000$1,970
May$2,000$2,200
Jun$1,912$2,150
Jul$1,900$1,832
Aug$1,990$1,947
Sep$2,032No data
Oct$2,600No data
Nov$2,455No data
Dec$2,600No data

Market temperature

The 98178 rental market temperature is WARM. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.

warm

Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.

Compare average rent in markets

Rent in 98178 is 8% lower than the national average.

98178vs.

$1,942

$2,100

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Frequently asked questions

1. What is the average rent in 98178?

The average rent in 98178 is $1,942.

2. How much does it cost to rent a house in 98178?

Houses in 98178 rent between $840 - $4,995 with an average rent of $1,942.

3. How has the rent in 98178 changed in the last year?

In the last year, the rent in 98178 decreased by $33

4. How much has the rent in 98178 increased/decreased in the last month?

In the last month, the rent in 98178 decreased by $255

5. How many available rentals are there in 98178?

There are currently 45 rentals available in 98178.

6. How do rent prices in 98178 compare with the national average?

The average rent in 98178 is $1,942 — 7.52% lower the national average of $2,100.