98118 rental market

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Last updated September 14, 2026

Rental market summary

The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in 98118 is $2,195.

Average rent

$2,195

Month-over-month change

-$5

Year-over-year change

+$154

Available rentals

174

Source: Zillow Rentals data

Rental price range

The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $520 to $12,500.

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Rent frequencies
Rent priceNumber of rental properties
$5001
$6001
$9003
$1,0003
$1,1006
$1,2009
$1,3009
$1,40017
$1,5008
$1,60010
$1,7006
$1,80011
$1,9009
$2,0005
$2,1003
$2,2003
$2,3006
$2,4007
$2,50011
$2,6005
$2,7002
$2,8008
$2,9006
$3,0004
$3,1005
$3,2007
$3,3006
$3,4005
$3,5005
$3,6003
$3,7002
$3,8003
$3,9006
$4,0005
$4,1002
$4,4001
$4,5002
$4,6001
$4,7001
$4,8002
$4,9002
$5,000+9

Average rent price over time

In the last year, rent has increased by $154 compared to the previous year.

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Average rent price over time
Last year (2025)This year (2026)
Jan$2,400$2,400
Feb$1,950$2,100
Mar$2,075$1,950
Apr$1,947$1,895
May$1,900$1,941
Jun$2,073$1,973
Jul$1,990$2,150
Aug$1,957$2,450
Sep$2,195$2,150
Oct$2,000No data
Nov$2,300No data
Dec$2,300No data

Market temperature

The 98118 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.

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Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.

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Frequently asked questions

1. What is the average rent in 98118?

The average rent in 98118 is $2,195.

2. What is the average rent for a studio apartment in 98118?

The average rent for a studio apartment in 98118 is $1,236 per month.

3. What is the average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in 98118?

The average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in 98118 is $1,600 per month.

4. What is the average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in 98118?

The average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in 98118 is $2,419 per month.

5. What is the average rent for a three-bedroom apartment in 98118?

The average rent for a three-bedroom apartment in 98118 is $3,350 per month.

6. What is the average rent for a four-bedroom apartment in 98118?

The average rent for a four-bedroom apartment in 98118 is $3,097 per month.

7. How much does it cost to rent a house in 98118?

Houses in 98118 rent between $520 - $12,500 with an average rent of $2,195.

8. How has the rent in 98118 changed in the last year?

In the last year, the rent in 98118 increased by $154

9. How much has the rent in 98118 increased/decreased in the last month?

In the last month, the rent in 98118 decreased by $5

10. How many available rentals are there in 98118?

There are currently 174 rentals available in 98118.

11. How do rent prices in 98118 compare with the national average?

The average rent in 98118 is $2,195 — 9.75% higher the national average of $2,000.

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