Last updated on June 15, 2026

Average rent in
Spokane, WA

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Spokane, WA rent slipped 3.7% year over year to a current median of $1,300/month. Month-to-month rent is essentially flat, reflecting stability after recent declines in the market.

  • Spokane sits 33.3% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, making it a more accessible market for renters seeking value in the Pacific Northwest.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in Spokane rent for $920/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,050/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,295/month. Larger units include 3-bedrooms at $1,995/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,595/month, offering a range of options by bedroom count.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Rockwood rents climbed 75.2% year over year to $2,317/month, contrasting with the citywide decline of 3.7%. Five Mile Prairie saw rents fall 47.4% to $1,352/month, reflecting divergent trends within Spokane's rental market.

Median rent

Median rent in Spokane

$1,300/mo

decreased by4%

vs previous year

The average rent in Spokane is $1,300 per month as of June 2026. This is 33% below the national average rent, or $650 less per month.

$1.29

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Spokane

451

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Spokane rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Spokane, WA

Average rent prices in Spokane have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 4% 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 Spokane, WA

Rent prices in Spokane vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Spokane is $1,195, whereas a house costs $2,195. 1-bedroom apartments in Spokane run $1,045 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,284.

Listings

Studio

$920

3%

3%

1 bedroom

$1,050

No Change

6%

2 bedroom

$1,295

No Change

4%

3 bedroom

$1,995

3%

2%

4 bedroom

$2,595

3%

1%

Studio

Average rent

$920

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

3%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,050

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

6%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,295

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,995

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,595

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

1%

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

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

Spokane

Median rent price$1,300
decreased by33%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,525
decreased by22%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Spokane, WA is 15% lower than the median rent in Airway Heights, WA.

Cost of living in Spokane, WA

Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.

Expenses
accrued by most renters
Average cost
compared to national average
Goods & Services2% lower
Groceries9% higher
Health2% higher
Housing14% lower
Transportation20% higher
UtilitiesNo difference

Discover rentals in Spokane, WA

1101 W Maxwell Ave #E - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

West Central apartment for rent in Spokane

1 bed

1 bath

$630

Apartment for rent

1707 E Cataldo - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.8

Very good

1707 E Cataldo

1707 E Cataldo Ave, Spokane, WA 99202

2 beds

1 bath

$825

Apartment for rent

2d ago

8.3

Very good

1708 W Gardner Ave

1708 W Gardner Ave, Spokane, WA 99201

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$895–$1,095

Apartment for rent

Oak St - Photo 1 of 1

22h ago

8.8

Very good

Oak St

155 S Oak St, Spokane, WA 99201

1–2 beds

1 bath

$925–$1,180

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Spokane, WA

Quick answers to common questions about the Spokane rental market.

How much is rent in Spokane?

The average rent in Spokane is $1,300 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Spokane?

Average rent prices in Spokane have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 4% since last year.

How does Spokane rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Spokane is 33% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $650 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Spokane?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Spokane are Emerson Garfield ($1,145/mo), Cliff Cannon ($1,150/mo), and West Central ($1,190/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Spokane?

To comfortably afford rent in Spokane, you'd need to earn approximately $52,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Spokane's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,100 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $1,400 per month. Both bedroom types remained relatively stable from 2024, with minimal year-over-year changes in pricing.

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