98038 rental market
What is the average rent in 98038?
Last updated June 20, 2026
Rental market summary
The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in 98038 is $3,400.
Average rent
$3,400
Month-over-month change
+$401
Year-over-year change
-$100
Available rentals
41
Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $1,380 to $4,750.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $1,300 | 1 |
| $1,500 | 1 |
| $1,600 | 1 |
| $1,900 | 2 |
| $2,000 | 2 |
| $2,200 | 2 |
| $2,300 | 2 |
| $2,400 | 2 |
| $2,500 | 1 |
| $2,700 | 3 |
| $2,800 | 1 |
| $2,900 | 1 |
| $3,100 | 4 |
| $3,200 | 6 |
| $3,300 | 1 |
| $3,400 | 2 |
| $3,500 | 3 |
| $3,600 | 2 |
| $3,700 | 3 |
| $3,800 | 2 |
| $3,900 | 5 |
| $4,000 | 4 |
| $4,100 | 1 |
| $4,300 | 2 |
| $4,400 | 3 |
| $4,500 | 1 |
| $4,700+ | 1 |
Average rent price over time
In the last year, rent has decreased by $100 compared to the previous year.
| Last year (2025) | This year (2026) | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $3,049 | $3,200 |
| Feb | $3,300 | $3,200 |
| Mar | $3,300 | $3,125 |
| Apr | $3,298 | $3,200 |
| May | $3,300 | $3,200 |
| Jun | $3,599 | $3,200 |
| Jul | $3,495 | No data |
| Aug | $3,050 | No data |
| Sep | $3,100 | No data |
| Oct | $3,260 | No data |
| Nov | $3,345 | No data |
| Dec | $3,300 | No data |
Market temperature
The 98038 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.
Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.
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Rent in 98038 is 68% higher than the national average.
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