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ZIP 98052

Part of Redmond, WA
Pop. 80,717·King County·33rd most expensive ZIP in Washington
Median rent (all units)
$2,630/mo
Year-over-Year
+13.1%
Month-over-Month
+3.0%
vs US Median
+$665
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ZIP 98052 · $2,630
More expensive than 82% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,580
1 BR
$2,670
2 BR
$3,110
3 BR
$4,070
4 BR+
$4,780
Research median
$3,110/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$31,560/yr
At $2,630/mo median
Location
StateWA
CountyKing County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 13.1% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+13.1% YoY, +3.0% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 98052 (Redmond, WA) is majority renter-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 75.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
80,717
Median income
$163,460
Median age
35.2
Renters
55.2%
Age distribution
21.2%
28.3%
30.5%
Under 1821.2%
18–3428.3%
35–5430.5%
55–649.3%
65+10.7%
Gender
52%
48%
Male52%
Female48%
Race & ethnicity
47%
39.6%
White47%
Black2.2%
Hispanic6.7%
Asian39.6%
Other4.5%
Education (25+)
16.2%
75.2%
No HS diploma2.7%
HS diploma5.9%
Some college16.2%
Bachelor's+75.2%
Housing tenure
44.8%
55.2%
Owner44.8%
Renter55.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 98052 in Redmond, WA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,962 → $2,630
up 34.0%
Income
$149,492 → $163,460
up 9.3%
Population
75,765 → 80,717
up 6.5%
Renter share
49.7% → 55.2%
+5.5 pts
Bachelor's+
73.5% → 75.2%
+1.7 pts

Across the past five years, the going rent in ZIP 98052 in Redmond, WA has shifted from $1,962 to $2,630, up 34.0% since 2021. Household income in the area moved from $149,492 to $163,460 across the same window, up 9.3% versus 2021. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 98052 in Redmond, WA adding about 4,952 residents over the five-year window, up 6.5% on net. The renter share has risen from 49.7% to 55.2%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 98052 in Redmond, WA look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 98052 covers Redmond, WA. The median rent here is $2,630/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,670/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $3,110/mo.

At 19% of local median household income ($163,460/yr), ZIP 98052 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 13.1% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 98052?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 98052 (Redmond, WA) is $2,630. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 98052 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 98052's median rent of $2,630/mo is $665 (34%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 98052 compare to other ZIPs in Washington?

ZIP 98052 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Washington, ranking #33 out of 209 ZIPs tracked at $2,630/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 98052?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $105,000/year (~$50/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,630/mo in ZIP 98052. The local median household income is $163,460/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 98052?

Rent in ZIP 98052 has increased 13.1% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 98052 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 98052 is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,630/mo, rent takes approximately 19% of the local median household income ($163,460/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 98052 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 98052 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 55.2% of ZIP 98052 households are renters, while 44.8% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 98052 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 98052 compare to the rest of Redmond?

ZIP 98052 is more affordable than Redmond overall. At $2,630/mo, it's $10 below the Redmond citywide median of $2,640/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 98052 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 98052 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
19%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,630/mo, rent takes ~19% of ZIP 98052's median household income ($163,460/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 98052 19%Benchmark 30%
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