98236 rental market

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Last updated January 30, 2026

Rental market summary

The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in 98236 is $2,350.

Average rent

$2,350

Month-over-month change

-$250

Year-over-year change

-$950

Available rentals

7

Source: Zillow Rentals data

Rental price range

The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $1,500 to $3,300.

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Rent frequencies
Rent priceNumber of rental properties
$1,4001
$1,5002
$1,9001
$2,0001
$2,3003
$2,4001
$3,2001
$3,300+1

Average rent price over time

In the last year, rent has decreased by $950 compared to the previous year.

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Average rent price over time
Last year (2025)This year (2026)
Jan$3,200$2,600
Feb$3,300No data
Mar$2,100No data
Apr$2,100No data
May$2,300No data
Jun$1,100No data
Jul$3,000No data
Aug$3,000No data
Sep$2,400No data
Oct$2,800No data
Nov$2,585No data
Dec$2,600No data

Market temperature

The 98236 rental market temperature is HOT. 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 98236 is 18% higher than the national average.

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Frequently asked questions

1. What is the average rent in 98236?

The average rent in 98236 is $2,350.

2. What is the average rent for a studio apartment in 98236?

The average rent for a studio apartment in 98236 is $1,500 per month.

3. What is the average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in 98236?

The average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in 98236 is $2,000 per month.

4. What is the average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in 98236?

The average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in 98236 is $2,385 per month.

5. How much does it cost to rent a house in 98236?

Houses in 98236 rent between $1,500 - $3,300 with an average rent of $2,350.

6. How has the rent in 98236 changed in the last year?

In the last year, the rent in 98236 decreased by $950

7. How much has the rent in 98236 increased/decreased in the last month?

In the last month, the rent in 98236 decreased by $250

8. How many available rentals are there in 98236?

There are currently 7 rentals available in 98236.

9. How do rent prices in 98236 compare with the national average?

The average rent in 98236 is $2,350 — 17.79% higher the national average of $1,995.