Spokane Valley

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Spokane Valley, WA

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A unique and sprawling city with easy access to incredible outdoor destinations

Suburban Family-Friendly Convenient Commuter

Located in the Inland Northwest, Spokane Valley combines residential comfort with outdoor recreation along the Spokane River. With over 102,000 residents, the city offers both natural attractions and community amenities, from the Dishman Hills Conservation Area to its western edge to parks throughout the area. The rental market remains steady, with one-bedroom apartments averaging $1,321, reflecting a 3.2% increase over the past year. Housing options include apartment communities and rental homes across neighborhoods near Mirabeau Point Park and along the Centennial Trail.

Recreation opportunities abound throughout the year, including the annual Valleyfest celebration and events at Avista Stadium. The city's park system features Mirabeau Point Park, known for its natural waterfall and popular climbing areas. The CenterPlace Regional Event Center hosts community events, while the Spokane Valley Heritage Museum showcases local history dating to 1849. Sprague Avenue serves as the main commercial district, featuring both local and national stores. With its mix of outdoor spaces, community amenities, and established neighborhoods, Spokane Valley continues to grow while maintaining its distinctive character.

Rent Trends

As of December 2025, the average apartment rent in Spokane Valley, WA is $1,210 for a studio, $1,272 for one bedroom, $1,438 for two bedrooms, and $1,845 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Spokane Valley has increased by 1.1% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,272/month
739 Sq Ft
House
$2,289/month
1,908 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,460/month
1,067 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,869/month
1,445 Sq Ft
See Rental Market Trends in Spokane Valley, WA

Transportation

42

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

31

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

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

50

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

Chester Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

419 Students

Ponderosa Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

415 Students

Greenacres Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

606 Students

Trentwood Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-6

418 Students

Sunrise Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

679 Students

Horizon Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

487 Students

Greenacres Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

512 Students

Evergreen Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

632 Students

North Pines Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

509 Students

Summit School

Public

Grades K-8

351 Students

Central Valley High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,376 Students

University High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,445 Students

East Valley High School&Extension

Public

Grades 9-12

957 Students

EV Online

Public

Grades K-12

50 Students

School to Life

Public

Grades 12

33 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Dishman Hills Natural Area
  • Manito Park
  • Riverfront Park
  • Herbert M. Hamblen Conservation Area
  • High Bridge 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 November 2025.