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ZIP 98057

Part of Renton, WA
Pop. 12,705·King County·77th most expensive ZIP in Washington
Median rent (all units)
$2,194/mo
Year-over-Year
+3.0%
Month-over-Month
+0.6%
vs US Median
+$229
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ZIP 98057 · $2,194
More expensive than 69% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,830
1 BR
$1,900
2 BR
$2,210
3 BR
$2,890
4 BR+
$3,400
Research median
$2,210/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
$26,328/yr
At $2,194/mo median
Location
CityRenton
StateWA
CountyKing County
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Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are climbing (3.0% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+3.0% YoY, +0.6% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 98057 (Renton, WA) is majority renter-occupied, 33.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
12,705
Median income
$68,552
Median age
38.5
Renters
74.7%
Age distribution
13.6%
27.4%
29.2%
17.9%
Under 1813.6%
18–3427.4%
35–5429.2%
55–6411.8%
65+17.9%
Gender
51%
49%
Male51%
Female49%
Race & ethnicity
43.2%
16.9%
17.2%
18.4%
White43.2%
Black16.9%
Hispanic17.2%
Asian18.4%
Other4.3%
Education (25+)
21%
35.5%
33.6%
No HS diploma10%
HS diploma21%
Some college35.5%
Bachelor's+33.6%
Housing tenure
25.3%
74.7%
Owner25.3%
Renter74.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 98057 in Renton, WA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,727 → $2,194
up 27.0%
Income
$62,469 → $68,552
up 9.7%
Population
12,351 → 12,705
up 2.9%
Renter share
75.1% → 74.7%
-0.4 pts
Bachelor's+
30.1% → 33.6%
+3.5 pts
Median age
37.5 → 38.5
+1.0 yrs

Across the past five years, the going rent in ZIP 98057 in Renton, WA has shifted from $1,727 to $2,194, up 27.0% since 2021. Household income in the area moved from $62,469 to $68,552 across the same window, up 9.7% versus 2021. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 98057 in Renton, WA adding about 354 residents over the five-year window, up 2.9% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 30.1% to 33.6% across the same window. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 98057 in Renton, WA look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 98057 covers Renton, WA. The median rent here is $2,194/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,900/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,210/mo.

At 38% of local median household income ($68,552/yr), ZIP 98057 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 3.0% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 98057?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 98057 (Renton, WA) is $2,194. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 98057 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 98057's median rent of $2,194/mo is $229 (12%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 98057 compare to other ZIPs in Washington?

ZIP 98057 falls in the middle range for Washington, ranking #77 out of 209 ZIPs at $2,194/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 98057?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $88,000/year (~$42/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,194/mo in ZIP 98057. The local median household income is $68,552/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 98057?

Rent in ZIP 98057 has increased 3.0% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 98057 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 98057 is considered moderate for renters. At $2,194/mo, rent takes approximately 38% of the local median household income ($68,552/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 98057 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 98057 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 74.7% of ZIP 98057 households are renters, while 25.3% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 98057 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 98057 compare to the rest of Renton?

ZIP 98057 is pricier than Renton as a whole. At $2,194/mo, it's $3 above the Renton citywide median of $2,191/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 98057 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 98057 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
38%
MODERATE

At $2,194/mo, rent takes ~38% of ZIP 98057's median household income ($68,552/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 98057 38%Benchmark 30%
State income taxNone
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