98236 rental market

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Last updated August 23, 2025

Rental market summary

The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in 98236 is $2,400.

Average rent

$2,400

Month-over-month change

-$600

Year-over-year change

-$500

Available rentals

3

Source: Zillow Rentals data

Rental price range

The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $1,475 to $3,000.

Rent frequencies
Rent priceNumber of rental properties
$1,4001
$2,3001
$2,4001
$2,9001
$3,000+1

Average rent price over time

In the last year, rent has decreased by $500 compared to the previous year.

Average rent price over time
Last year (2024)This year (2025)
Jan$2,214$3,200
Feb$1,800$3,300
Mar$1,800$2,100
Apr$1,500$2,100
Jun$2,900$2,300
Jul$2,500$1,100
Aug$2,250$3,000
Sep$2,900$3,000
Nov$2,100No data
Dec$2,200No data

Market temperature

The 98236 rental market temperature is COOL. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.

cool

Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.

Compare average rent in markets

Rent in 98236 is 14% 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 $2,400.

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

Houses in 98236 rent between $1,475 - $3,000 with an average rent of $2,400.

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

In the last year, the rent in 98236 decreased by $500

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

In the last month, the rent in 98236 decreased by $600

5. How many available rentals are there in 98236?

There are currently 3 rentals available in 98236.

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

The average rent in 98236 is $2,400 — 14.29% higher the national average of $2,100.