98226 rental market

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Last updated August 21, 2025

Rental market summary

The average rent for 1 bedroom properties in 98226 is $1,754.

Average rent

$1,754

Month-over-month change

-$53

Year-over-year change

+$54

Available rentals

21

Source: Zillow Rentals data

Rental price range

The price range for 1 bedroom properties is $1,000 to $2,100.

Rent frequencies
Rent priceNumber of rental properties
$9001
$1,0001
$1,2001
$1,3002
$1,5006
$1,6003
$1,7004
$1,8003
$1,9004
$2,0002
$2,100+1

Average rent price over time

In the last year, rent has increased by $54 compared to the previous year.

Average rent price over time
Last year (2024)This year (2025)
Jan$1,750$1,775
Feb$1,550$1,650
Mar$1,600$1,600
Apr$1,550$1,648
May$1,732$1,637
Jun$1,700$1,813
Jul$1,715$1,804
Aug$1,650$1,666
Sep$1,700No data
Oct$1,635No data
Nov$1,650No data
Dec$1,875No data

Market temperature

The 98226 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 98226 is 11% higher than the national average.

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Frequently asked questions

1. What is the average rent in 98226?

The average rent in 98226 is $2,295.

2. How much does it cost to rent a house in 98226?

Houses in 98226 rent between $1,000 - $4,900 with an average rent of $2,295.

3. How has the rent in 98226 changed in the last year?

In the last year, the rent in 98226 increased by $195

4. How much has the rent in 98226 increased/decreased in the last month?

In the last month, the rent in 98226 increased by $95

5. How many available rentals are there in 98226?

There are currently 106 rentals available in 98226.

6. How do rent prices in 98226 compare with the national average?

The average rent in 98226 is $2,295 — Infinity% higher the national average of $0.