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Last updated August 11, 2025

Rental market summary

The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in 98221 is $3,499.

Average rent

$3,499

Month-over-month change

+$399

Year-over-year change

-$301

Available rentals

6

Source: Zillow Rentals data

Rental price range

The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $2,900 to $4,500.

Rent frequencies
Rent priceNumber of rental properties
$2,8001
$2,9001
$3,4002
$3,5001
$3,9001
$4,0001
$4,4001
$4,500+1

Average rent price over time

In the last year, rent has decreased by $301 compared to the previous year.

Average rent price over time
Last year (2024)This year (2025)
Jan$2,900$3,200
Apr$5,600$3,045
May$4,800$4,700
Jun$3,800$3,800
Jul$3,813$3,499
Aug$3,938No data
Sep$2,800No data
Oct$3,200No data
Nov$3,000No data
Dec$3,200No 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 29% 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 $2,800.

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 $2,800.

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

In the last year, the rent in 98221 increased by $435

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

In the last month, the rent in 98221 increased by $200

5. How many available rentals are there in 98221?

There are currently 41 rentals available in 98221.

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

The average rent in 98221 is $2,800 — Infinity% higher the national average of $0.