Last updated on June 6, 2026

Average rent in
Spanaway, WA

Median rent

Median rent in Spanaway

$2,475/mo

increased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Spanaway is $2,475 per month as of May 2026. This is 27% above the national average rent, or $525 more per month.

$1.75

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Spanaway

24

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 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 decreased by 10% over the last month and have increased by 3% 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 $1,395, whereas a house costs $2,747. 1-bedroom apartments in Spanaway run $1,095 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,750.

Listings

Studio

$1,142

5%

-

1 bedroom

$1,195

6%

21%

2 bedroom

$1,972

5%

11%

3 bedroom

$2,495

2%

5%

4 bedroom

$2,995

1%

10%

Studio

Average rent

$1,142

Last 30 days

5%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,195

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

21%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,972

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

11%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,495

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,995

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

10%

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$2,475
increased by27%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,872
decreased by4%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Spanaway, WA is 32% higher than the median rent in Auburn, WA.

Discover rentals in Spanaway, WA

302 163rd Street Ct E #6 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Spanaway

2 beds

1 bath

$1,450

Apartment for rent

Available Apr 3

16001 11th Avenue Ct E - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Spanaway

2 beds

1 bath

$1,675

Apartment for rent

16001 11th Avenue Ct E - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Spanaway

2 beds

2 baths

$1,750

Apartment for rent

16912 B St E - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Spanaway

2 beds

1 bath

$1,795

House for rent

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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 $2,475 per month as of May 30, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Spanaway?

Average rent prices in Spanaway have decreased by 10% over the last month and have increased by 3% since last year.

How does Spanaway rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Spanaway is 27% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $525 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 $99,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Spanaway's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,100 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $1,900 monthly. These figures reflect current market conditions in this Washington state community.

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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