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Last updated August 14, 2025

Rental market summary

The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in 98226 is $3,500.

Average rent

$3,500

Month-over-month change

-$100

Year-over-year change

+$100

Available rentals

10

Source: Zillow Rentals data

Rental price range

The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $2,895 to $3,900.

Rent frequencies
Rent priceNumber of rental properties
$2,8001
$2,9002
$3,0001
$3,4002
$3,5002
$3,6002
$3,7001
$3,8003
$3,900+1

Average rent price over time

In the last year, rent has increased by $100 compared to the previous year.

Average rent price over time
Last year (2024)This year (2025)
Jan$3,395$3,000
Feb$2,850$3,000
Mar$2,950$2,850
Apr$2,850$3,200
May$2,950$3,800
Jun$3,300$3,500
Jul$3,200$3,450
Aug$3,750$3,500
Sep$3,400No data
Oct$2,950No data
Nov$3,200No data
Dec$3,295No 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.

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Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.

Compare average rent in markets

Rent in 98226 is 30% 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 $2,395.

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 $2,395.

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

In the last year, the rent in 98226 increased by $295

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

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

5. How many available rentals are there in 98226?

There are currently 110 rentals available in 98226.

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

The average rent in 98226 is $2,395 — Infinity% higher the national average of $0.