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ZIP 98058

Part of Renton, WA
Pop. 42,980·King County·57th most expensive ZIP in Washington
Median rent (all units)
$2,297/mo
Year-over-Year
+4.0%
Month-over-Month
+3.0%
vs US Median
+$332
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ZIP 98058 · $2,297
More expensive than 73% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,120
1 BR
$2,200
2 BR
$2,560
3 BR
$3,350
4 BR+
$3,940
Research median
$2,560/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$27,564/yr
At $2,297/mo median
Location
CityRenton
StateWA
CountyKing County
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Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 4.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+4.0% YoY, +3.0% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 98058 (Renton, WA) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 42.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
42,980
Median income
$115,201
Median age
38.2
Renters
27.5%
Age distribution
22.5%
21.7%
28.3%
16%
Under 1822.5%
18–3421.7%
35–5428.3%
55–6411.4%
65+16%
Gender
49.3%
50.7%
Male49.3%
Female50.7%
Race & ethnicity
51.4%
14.6%
18.9%
White51.4%
Black7.8%
Hispanic14.6%
Asian18.9%
Other7.3%
Education (25+)
21.1%
29.6%
42.5%
No HS diploma6.8%
HS diploma21.1%
Some college29.6%
Bachelor's+42.5%
Housing tenure
72.5%
27.5%
Owner72.5%
Renter27.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 98058 in Renton, WA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,776 → $2,297
up 29.3%
Income
$98,648 → $115,201
up 16.8%
Population
42,366 → 42,980
up 1.4%
Renter share
29.2% → 27.5%
-1.7 pts
Bachelor's+
38.2% → 42.5%
+4.3 pts

Since 2021, the typical rent in ZIP 98058 in Renton, WA has increased from $1,776 to $2,297, a 29.3% change over five years. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 98058 in Renton, WA now reports about $115,201, up from $98,648 in 2021. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has grown by 1.4% since 2021, moving from about 42,366 residents to roughly 42,980. Renters now make up 27.5% of households, compared with 29.2% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 42.5% of adults here, versus 38.2% in 2021. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 98058 in Renton, WA reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 98058 covers Renton, WA. The median rent here is $2,297/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,200/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,560/mo.

At 24% of local median household income ($115,201/yr), ZIP 98058 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 4.0% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 98058?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 98058 (Renton, WA) is $2,297. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 98058 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 98058's median rent of $2,297/mo is $332 (17%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 98058 compare to other ZIPs in Washington?

ZIP 98058 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Washington, ranking #57 out of 209 ZIPs tracked at $2,297/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 98058?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $92,000/year (~$44/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,297/mo in ZIP 98058. The local median household income is $115,201/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 98058?

Rent in ZIP 98058 has increased 4.0% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 98058 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 98058 is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,297/mo, rent takes approximately 24% of the local median household income ($115,201/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 98058 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 98058 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 27.5% of ZIP 98058 households are renters, while 72.5% are owner-occupied. ZIP 98058 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 98058 compare to the rest of Renton?

ZIP 98058 is pricier than Renton as a whole. At $2,297/mo, it's $106 above the Renton citywide median of $2,191/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 98058 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 98058 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
24%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,297/mo, rent takes ~24% of ZIP 98058's median household income ($115,201/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 98058 24%Benchmark 30%
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