Last updated on July 31, 2026

Average rent in
Spokane, WA

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Spokane, WA rent slipped 6.8% year over year, with a current median of $1,300/month. Renters today are paying $53 less per month on average than last year, while month-to-month rent is essentially flat.

  • Spokane sits 32.6% more affordable than the $1,930/month national median, offering a more accessible rental market with 503 total rentals available.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Spokane rent for about $920/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,050/month, and 2-bedrooms at the citywide median of $1,300/month. Houses rent for $2,172/month while apartments are lower at $1,178/month, reflecting the city's inventory mix.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Latah Valley rents fell 58.8% year over year to $1,195/month across 19 rentals. This decline is much steeper than the citywide 6.8% drop, marking a notable local cooldown.

Median rent

Median rent in Spokane

$1,300/mo

decreased by7%

vs previous year

The average rent in Spokane is $1,300 per month as of July 2026. This is 33% below the national average rent, or $630 less per month.

$1.33

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Spokane

503

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Spokane rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%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 7% 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 $1,177, whereas a house costs $2,172. 1-bedroom apartments in Spokane run $1,050 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,284.

Listings

Studio

$920

No Change

No Change

1 bedroom

$1,050

No Change

4%

2 bedroom

$1,300

No Change

4%

3 bedroom

$2,000

No Change

1%

4 bedroom

$2,495

2%

6%

Studio

Average rent

$920

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

No Change

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,050

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,300

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,000

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,495

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

6%

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$1,725
decreased by11%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Spokane, WA is 25% 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

Walnut St. 1122 S. - Photo 1 of 1

3h ago

7.8

Very good

Walnut St. 1122 S.

1122 S Walnut St, Spokane, WA 99204

3 beds

1 bath

$845

Apartment for rent

2016 N Post St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Emerson Garfield house for rent in Spokane

House for rent

1703 E Cataldo - Photo 1 of 1

19h ago

8.6

Very good

1703 E Cataldo

1703 E Cataldo Ave, Spokane, WA 99202

2 beds

1 bath

$975–$1,000

Apartment for rent

1611 W. 6th Ave - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8

Very good

1611 W. 6th Ave

1611 W 6th Ave, Spokane, WA 99204

2 beds

1 bath

$995–$1,150

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 July 25, 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 7% 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 $630 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Spokane?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Spokane are Riverside ($1,062/mo), West Central ($1,095/mo), and Emerson Garfield ($1,125/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?

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Spokane average around $1,060/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,340/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