98229 rental market

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Last updated August 11, 2025

Rental market summary

The average rent for 1 bedroom properties in 98229 is $1,460.

Average rent

$1,460

Month-over-month change

-$260

Year-over-year change

+$60

Available rentals

14

Source: Zillow Rentals data

Rental price range

The price range for 1 bedroom properties is $1,300 to $1,895.

Rent frequencies
Rent priceNumber of rental properties
$1,2002
$1,3003
$1,4004
$1,6002
$1,7002
$1,800+2

Average rent price over time

In the last year, rent has increased by $60 compared to the previous year.

Average rent price over time
Last year (2024)This year (2025)
Jan$1,300$1,715
Feb$1,669$1,395
Mar$1,500$1,500
Apr$1,700$1,550
May$1,655$1,690
Jun$1,500$1,718
Jul$1,400$1,671
Aug$1,395$1,725
Sep$1,595No data
Oct$1,400No data
Nov$1,400No data
Dec$1,395No data

Market temperature

The 98229 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 98229 is 8% lower than the national average.

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Frequently asked questions

1. What is the average rent in 98229?

The average rent in 98229 is $2,450.

2. How much does it cost to rent a house in 98229?

Houses in 98229 rent between $1,250 - $6,800 with an average rent of $2,450.

3. How has the rent in 98229 changed in the last year?

In the last year, the rent in 98229 increased by $518

4. How much has the rent in 98229 increased/decreased in the last month?

In the last month, the rent in 98229 decreased by $95

5. How many available rentals are there in 98229?

There are currently 86 rentals available in 98229.

6. How do rent prices in 98229 compare with the national average?

The average rent in 98229 is $2,450 — Infinity% higher the national average of $0.