Last updated on September 4, 2026

Average rent in
Spanaway, WA

Median rent

Median rent in Spanaway

$2,550/mo

increased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Spanaway is $2,550 per month as of August 2026. This is 34% above the national average rent, or $640 more per month.

$1.68

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Spanaway

33

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Spanaway rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Spanaway, WA

Average rent prices in Spanaway have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 2% 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 Spanaway, WA

Rent prices in Spanaway vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Spanaway is $1,725, whereas a house costs $2,700. 1-bedroom apartments in Spanaway run $1,199 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,725.

Listings

Studio

$1,475

19%

-

1 bedroom

$1,245

2%

17%

2 bedroom

$1,797

8%

9%

3 bedroom

$2,550

4%

6%

4 bedroom

$2,950

3%

1%

Studio

Average rent

$1,475

Last 30 days

19%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,245

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

17%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,797

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

9%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,550

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

6%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,950

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

1%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Spanaway, 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 Spanaway, WA compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Spanaway and Auburn by all bedroom counts and property types.

Spanaway

Median rent price$2,550
increased by34%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,895
decreased by1%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Spanaway, WA is 35% higher than the median rent in Auburn, WA.

Discover rentals in Spanaway, WA

The Grove at Spanaway - Photo 1 of 1

5h ago

8.6

Very good

The Grove at Spanaway

922 196th St E, Spanaway, WA 98387

2 beds

1 bath

$1,325

Apartment for rent

REN19206 2P - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.4

Very good

REN19206 2P

19206 5th Ave E, Spanaway, WA 98387

2 beds

1 bath

$1,650

Apartment for rent

242 174th St S - Photo 1 of 1

22h ago

Apartment for rent in Spanaway

Apartment for rent

Available Sep 2

218 169th St E #A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Spanaway

Spanaway Triplex

218 169th St E #A, Spanaway, WA 98387

3 beds

1 bath

$2,250

Condo for rent

Available Aug 4

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Frequently asked questions for Spanaway, WA

Quick answers to common questions about the Spanaway rental market.

How much is rent in Spanaway?

The average rent in Spanaway is $2,550 per month as of August 29, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Spanaway?

Average rent prices in Spanaway have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.

How does Spanaway rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Spanaway is 34% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $640 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Spanaway?

To comfortably afford rent in Spanaway, you'd need to earn approximately $102,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

December offers the best rental deals in Spanaway, with prices running about 12% lower than July's peak rates. November is also favorable, with the lowest competition between renters for available units.

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).

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