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Last updated August 29, 2025

Rental market summary

The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in 98221 is $2,900.

Average rent

$2,900

Month-over-month change

+$100

Year-over-year change

+$450

Available rentals

48

Source: Zillow Rentals data

Rental price range

The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $1,200 to $4,750.

Rent frequencies
Rent priceNumber of rental properties
$1,1001
$1,2001
$1,4002
$1,5001
$1,6001
$1,8001
$1,9002
$2,0001
$2,1003
$2,2002
$2,3003
$2,4005
$2,5003
$2,6002
$2,7002
$2,8009
$2,9008
$3,0006
$3,1005
$3,2001
$3,3003
$3,4004
$3,6001
$3,7003
$3,8003
$4,700+4

Average rent price over time

In the last year, rent has increased by $450 compared to the previous year.

Average rent price over time
Last year (2024)This year (2025)
Jan$2,345$2,595
Feb$2,150$2,450
Mar$2,290$2,300
Apr$2,290$2,400
May$2,450$2,400
Jun$2,600$2,300
Jul$2,450$2,450
Aug$2,350$2,700
Sep$2,300No data
Oct$2,440No data
Nov$2,450No data
Dec$2,600No data

Market temperature

The 98221 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 98221 is 38% higher than the national average.

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Frequently asked questions

1. What is the average rent in 98221?

The average rent in 98221 is $2,900.

2. How much does it cost to rent a house in 98221?

Houses in 98221 rent between $1,200 - $4,750 with an average rent of $2,900.

3. How has the rent in 98221 changed in the last year?

In the last year, the rent in 98221 increased by $450

4. How much has the rent in 98221 increased/decreased in the last month?

In the last month, the rent in 98221 increased by $100

5. How many available rentals are there in 98221?

There are currently 48 rentals available in 98221.

6. How do rent prices in 98221 compare with the national average?

The average rent in 98221 is $2,900 — 38.1% higher the national average of $2,100.