Last updated on August 12, 2026

Average rent in
Mead, WA

Median rent

Median rent in Mead

$1,495/mo

decreased by48%

vs previous year

The average rent in Mead is $1,495 per month as of August 2026. This is 22% below the national average rent, or $430 less per month.

$1.39

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Mead

16

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Mead rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Mead, WA

Average rent prices in Mead have increased by 12% over the last month and have decreased by 48% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Mead, WA

Rent prices in Mead vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Mead is $1,422, whereas a house costs $2,200. 1-bedroom apartments in Mead run $995 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,210.

Listings

Studio

$920

-

-

1 bedroom

$1,050

-

-

2 bedroom

$1,150

2%

32%

3 bedroom

$2,195

1%

-

4 bedroom

$2,875

No Change

23%

Studio

Average rent

$920

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,050

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,150

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

32%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,195

Last 30 days

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,875

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

23%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Mead, WA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Mead, WA compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Mead and Airway Heights by all bedroom counts and property types.

Mead

Median rent price$1,495
decreased by22%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,720
decreased by11%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Mead, WA is 13% lower than the median rent in Airway Heights, WA.

Discover rentals in Mead, WA

3503 E Clover Park Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Mead

House for rent

12110 N Freya St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Mead

4BR/2.5BA

12110 N Freya St, Mead, WA 99021

4 beds

2.5 baths

$2,795

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Mead, WA

Quick answers to common questions about the Mead rental market.

How much is rent in Mead?

The average rent in Mead is $1,495 per month as of August 8, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Mead?

Average rent prices in Mead have increased by 12% over the last month and have decreased by 48% since last year.

How does Mead rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Mead is 22% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $430 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Mead?

To comfortably afford rent in Mead, you'd need to earn approximately $60,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Mead?

Based on our current listings, 60% of Mead rentals welcome pets, which works out to about 3 pet-friendly apartments available each month.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

Apartments for rent in Airway Heights