98201 rental market
Last updated August 21, 2025
Rental market summary
The average rent for 1 bedroom properties in 98201 is $1,540.
$1,540
+$22
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Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for 1 bedroom properties is $1,150 to $2,929.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $1,100 | 1 |
| $1,200 | 2 |
| $1,300 | 11 |
| $1,400 | 14 |
| $1,500 | 12 |
| $1,600 | 9 |
| $1,700 | 3 |
| $1,800 | 2 |
| $1,900 | 2 |
| $2,000 | 1 |
| $2,100 | 2 |
| $2,200 | 1 |
| $2,300 | 3 |
| $2,400 | 2 |
| $2,500+ | 1 |
Average rent price over time
In the last year, rent has decreased by $9 compared to the previous year.
| Last year (2024) | This year (2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $1,595 | $1,575 |
| Feb | $1,550 | $1,550 |
| Mar | $1,507 | $1,575 |
| Apr | $1,595 | $1,566 |
| May | $1,575 | $1,550 |
| Jun | $1,606 | $1,550 |
| Jul | $1,550 | $1,519 |
| Aug | $1,595 | $1,595 |
| Sep | $1,501 | No data |
| Oct | $1,516 | No data |
| Nov | $1,570 | No data |
| Dec | $1,575 | No data |
Market temperature
The 98201 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.
Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.
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Rent in 98201 is 3% lower than the national average.
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Frequently asked questions
1. What is the average rent in 98201?
The average rent in 98201 is $1,795.
2. How much does it cost to rent a house in 98201?
Houses in 98201 rent between $950 - $3,950 with an average rent of $1,795.
3. How has the rent in 98201 changed in the last year?
In the last year, the rent in 98201 increased by $62
4. How much has the rent in 98201 increased/decreased in the last month?
In the last month, the rent in 98201 decreased by $3
5. How many available rentals are there in 98201?
There are currently 129 rentals available in 98201.
6. How do rent prices in 98201 compare with the national average?
The average rent in 98201 is $1,795 — Infinity% higher the national average of $0.