98516 rental market

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Last updated October 31, 2025

Rental market summary

The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in 98516 is $2,475.

Average rent

$2,475

Month-over-month change

-$175

Year-over-year change

+$175

Available rentals

71

Source: Zillow Rentals data

Rental price range

The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $800 to $6,313.

Rent frequencies
Rent priceNumber of rental properties
$7001
$8001
$9002
$1,1001
$1,2001
$1,3001
$1,5003
$1,6001
$1,7002
$1,8004
$1,9006
$2,0003
$2,1004
$2,2002
$2,3003
$2,4005
$2,5007
$2,6004
$2,7006
$2,8005
$2,9006
$3,0002
$3,1005
$3,2002
$3,3001
$3,6001
$3,7001
$3,9001
$4,4001
$4,500+1

Average rent price over time

In the last year, rent has increased by $175 compared to the previous year.

Average rent price over time
Last year (2024)This year (2025)
Jan$2,002$2,407
Feb$2,250$2,195
Mar$2,186$2,350
Apr$2,500$2,395
May$2,250$2,295
Jun$2,300$2,390
Jul$2,500$2,695
Aug$2,575$2,595
Sep$2,450$2,649
Oct$2,450$2,650
Nov$2,300No data
Dec$2,395No data

Market temperature

The 98516 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 98516 is 24% higher than the national average.

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Frequently asked questions

1. What is the average rent in 98516?

The average rent in 98516 is $2,475.

2. What is the average rent for a studio apartment in 98516?

The average rent for a studio apartment in 98516 is $1,540 per month.

3. What is the average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in 98516?

The average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in 98516 is $1,760 per month.

4. What is the average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in 98516?

The average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in 98516 is $2,095 per month.

5. What is the average rent for a three-bedroom apartment in 98516?

The average rent for a three-bedroom apartment in 98516 is $2,551 per month.

6. What is the average rent for a four-bedroom apartment in 98516?

The average rent for a four-bedroom apartment in 98516 is $3,025 per month.

7. How much does it cost to rent a house in 98516?

Houses in 98516 rent between $800 - $6,313 with an average rent of $2,475.

8. How has the rent in 98516 changed in the last year?

In the last year, the rent in 98516 increased by $175

9. How much has the rent in 98516 increased/decreased in the last month?

In the last month, the rent in 98516 decreased by $175

10. How many available rentals are there in 98516?

There are currently 71 rentals available in 98516.

11. How do rent prices in 98516 compare with the national average?

The average rent in 98516 is $2,475 — 23.75% higher the national average of $2,000.

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