Whitworth University

Spokane, WA

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Whitworth University - Spokane, WA

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Eastern Washington’s premier Christian institution

Private Christian Liberal Arts Historic Religious Small Pirates

Tracing its roots back to 1883, Whitworth University has developed a stellar reputation as one of the top regional universities in the western United States. As a Christian institution, theological ideas are integrated into the curriculum alongside over 100 undergraduate degree programs. The campus sits at the north end of Spokane, seven miles up the road from Downtown.

The university is surrounded by residential neighborhoods; rental rates near campus tend to be quite affordable, with several apartments, condos, and houses available within easy walking distance. Nearby, public greenspaces like Holmberg Conservation Area and the downtown Riverfront Park are perfect for enjoying the tranquil natural beauty of the area.

The city center is a vibrant district packed with restaurants, shopping, music venues, and theaters, creating a popular hangout for the college crowd during off hours. When you want to go off the grid, it’s only a short drive to massive nature preserves like Colville National Forest and Coeur d’Alene National Forest.

Rent Trends

As of August 2025, the average apartment rent in Spokane, WA is $1,043 for a studio, $1,137 for one bedroom, $1,396 for two bedrooms, and $1,836 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Spokane has increased by 0.3% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 469 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,043/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 642 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,137/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 965 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,396/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,282 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,836/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

59

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

36

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

56

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Balboa Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

255 Students

Wilson Elementary

Public

Grades PK-6

360 Students

Mullan Road Elementary

Public

Grades PK-6

617 Students

Hutton Elementary

Public

Grades PK-6

528 Students

Hamblen Elementary

Public

Grades PK-6

515 Students

Sacajawea Middle School

Public

Grades 7-8

775 Students

Northwood Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

798 Students

Westwood Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

585 Students

Spokane Public Montessori

Public

Grades PK-8

362 Students

North Central High School

Public

Grades 6-12

1,674 Students

Mead Senior High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,809 Students

Riverpoint Academy

Public

Grades 9-12

169 Students

Lewis & Clark High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,739 Students

Ferris High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,631 Students

North Central High School

Public

Grades 6-12

1,674 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Drumheller Springs Park
  • Downriver Park
  • Cat Tales Zoological Park
  • Riverfront Park
  • Riverside State Park

Commuter Rail

Airports

  • Spokane International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2025.