ZIP Code · WA

ZIP 98057

Part of Renton, WA

Pop. 12,705·King County·78th most expensive ZIP in Washington

Median rent (all units)

$2,175/mo

Year-over-Year

+2.1%

Month-over-Month

Stable

vs US Median

+$243

Reported rents

Stable (Monthly)

Be the first to discuss 98057 rents ↓

Most AffordableMost Expensive

ZIP 98057 · $2,175

More expensive than 69% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

Rent check

Is your rent fair?

Compare your rent to the local median.

Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

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).

Rent trends

12-month history

Loading…

Last updated: October 17, 2026

From the history

What the numbers show

Cheapest month to sign

January. Asking rents in ZIP 98057 usually run 1.9% below trend in January and 1.7% above it in August, about $78 a month apart at today's median. Based on 6 years of data.

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 98057 is 0.2% below its high of $2,180 in June 2026, at $2,175 as of September 2026.

Past year vs. the rest of Washington

Rent in ZIP 98057 changed +2.1% over the year to September 2026. Across the 193 Washington ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +2.5%.

Since before the pandemic

Rent in ZIP 98057 is 25.3% higher than in March 2020. Across the US, rent is up 37.3% over the same stretch.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($68,552) is $1,714 a month. That is less than HUD's Fair Market Rent for a studio ($1,830).

Rank in Renton

1st cheapest of 5 ZIP codes in Renton.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 98188, 3 miles away, rents for 13% less ($1,889/mo), about $3,400 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 98057. The seasonal pattern compares Zillow’s seasonally adjusted and unadjusted series. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$26,100/yr

At $2,175/mo median

Location

CityRenton

StateWA

CountyKing County

Rent Market Meter

Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are climbing (2.1% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.

Based on rent-price momentum (+2.1% YoY, +0.0% 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

$1,722 → $2,175

up 26.3%

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 $1,722 to $2,175, up 26.3% 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.

Community

Discussions about ZIP 98057

No discussions yet. Start the conversation.

Local insights

Tips for renters in ZIP 98057

About renting in ZIP 98057

Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 98057 covers Renton, WA. The median rent here is $2,175/mo as of October 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 2.1% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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 $87,000/year (about $42/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,175/mo in ZIP 98057. The local median household income is $68,552/yr, so the typical household falls short of that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 98057?

Rent in ZIP 98057 has risen 2.1% over the past year as of September 2026. It sits 0.2% below its high of $2,180 in June 2026.

When is the cheapest time to rent in ZIP 98057?

Asking rents in ZIP 98057 are usually lowest in January, about 1.9% below their yearly trend, and highest in August, about 1.7% above it. At today's median that is a gap of roughly $78 a month. This pattern comes from 6 years of Zillow rent data.

How does ZIP 98057 compare to other ZIPs in Washington?

ZIP 98057 is in the middle among Washington ZIP codes for rent, ranking #78 of 207 at $2,175/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 98057 changed +2.1%, against a typical +2.5% across the 193 Washington ZIP codes Zillow tracks.