Spokane Valley

Residents of Chester like to walk around Brown park.
The Chester neighborhood has several nearby parks within walking distance of many homes.
Residents flock to the bowling alley near the Chester neighborhood.
Ponderosa bar and grill is a local favorite within the Chester neighborhood.
Residents of the Chester neighborhood decorate their yards for halloween.

Spokane Valley, WA Area Guide

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

Suburban 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. 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.

Explore the City

Residents of the Chester neighborhood decorate their yards for halloween.

Ponderosa bar and grill is a local favorite within the Chester neighborhood.

Residents flock to the bowling alley near the Chester neighborhood.

The Chester neighborhood features mostly local businesses.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Spokane Valley, WA is $1,264 for a studio, $1,261 for one bedroom, $1,456 for two bedrooms, and $1,837 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Spokane Valley has decreased by -2.4% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,261/month
710 Sq Ft
House
$2,154/month
1,467 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,043/month
1,176 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Spokane Valley, WA is for everyday living.

Car-Dependent

42 / 100

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

Some Transit

31 / 100

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

Bikeable

50 / 100

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

Ponderosa Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

Greenacres Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

Trentwood Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

Sunrise Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

Horizon Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

Greenacres Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

North Pines Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

Evergreen Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

Summit School

Public

Grades K-8

Central Valley High School

Public

Grades 9-12

University High School

Public

Grades 9-12

I-Tracc

Public

Grades 9-12

EV Online

Public

Grades K-12

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 February 2026.