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Rental Market Trends in Spokane, WA

What is the average rent in Spokane, WA?

$1,153/month

Average Rent

642 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+0.4%

Increase in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in Spokane, WA is $1,153 per month. This is 30% lower than the national average rent of $1,641/month, making renting in Spokane more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Spokane, you can expect to pay about $1,060 per month for a studio, $1,153 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,414 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,802 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,060/month
479 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,153/month
642 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,414/month
973 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,802/month
1,287 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,405/month
880 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,744/month
1,085 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,309/month
1,721 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,863/month
2,081 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,276/month
338 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,422/month
683 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,888/month
1,114 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,436/month
828 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,157/month
1,340 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Spokane, WA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 0.4%, which averages out to $5 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Spokane, WA
Last Updated April 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Spokane, WA
Percentage*
Rent Range
10% Below $700/month
21% $700 - $1,000/month
48% $1,001 - $1,500/month
16% $1,501 - $2,000/month
4% Above $2,000/month

Rent by Neighborhood

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Spokane?

Based on current rent prices, Nevada Lidgerwood, Palisades Park and North Spokane are the most affordable neighborhoods in Spokane.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Nevada Lidgerwood
$1,158/month
704 Sq Ft
Palisades Park
$1,309/month
724 Sq Ft
North Spokane
$1,310/month
733 Sq Ft
Town and Country
$1,338/month
734 Sq Ft
West Spokane
$1,346/month
761 Sq Ft
Peaceful Valley
$1,349/month
626 Sq Ft
Logan
$1,372/month
612 Sq Ft
Moran Prairie
$1,398/month
746 Sq Ft
South Spokane
$1,409/month
740 Sq Ft
Downtown Spokane
$1,431/month
637 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Spokane?

Based on current rent prices, West Central, Emerson Garfield and City Center Spokane are the most expensive neighborhoods in Spokane.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
West Central
$1,740/month
680 Sq Ft
Emerson Garfield
$1,590/month
716 Sq Ft
City Center Spokane
$1,515/month
646 Sq Ft
Rockwood
$1,484/month
730 Sq Ft
Dartford
$1,479/month
749 Sq Ft
Chief Garry Park
$1,475/month
637 Sq Ft
Lincoln Heights
$1,452/month
725 Sq Ft
Thorpe Westwood
$1,449/month
787 Sq Ft
U-District
$1,449/month
570 Sq Ft
North Hill
$1,441/month
647 Sq Ft

Which Spokane neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Spokane with the most apartments available are Downtown Spokane, North Spokane and South Spokane .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Spokane
$1,431/month
637 Sq Ft
North Spokane
$1,310/month
733 Sq Ft
South Spokane
$1,409/month
740 Sq Ft
City Center Spokane
$1,515/month
646 Sq Ft
Nevada Lidgerwood
$1,158/month
704 Sq Ft
U-District
$1,449/month
570 Sq Ft
Lincoln Heights
$1,452/month
725 Sq Ft
Town and Country
$1,338/month
734 Sq Ft
Moran Prairie
$1,398/month
746 Sq Ft
Rockwood
$1,484/month
730 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Spokane, WA?

Because the average rent in Spokane is $1,153, you’ll want to make about $3,843 per month or $46,116 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Spokane, WA is 1.3% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Spokane is 13.1% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,060 - $1,802. You can expect to pay 10.0% more for groceries, 0.4% less for utilities, and 19.2% more for transportation.

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Spokane, WA

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How does Spokane, WA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

Use the tool below to compare Spokane, WA to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.

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Apartment Averages

Nevada Lidgerwood

Spokane, WA

West Central

Spokane, WA

Studio
$975/month
-
One Bedroom
$1,105/month
-
Two Bedroom
$1,284/month
-
Three Bedroom
$1,623/month
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Mirabeau Place

Mirabeau Place

2605 N Robie Rd,
Spokane Valley, WA 99206

$1,052 - $1,205

2-3 Beds

Black Iron Apartments

Black Iron Apartments

11684 N Standard Dr,
Spokane, WA 99218

$1,550 - $2,070 Total Monthly Price

1-3 Beds | 12 Month Lease

Pine Valley Ranch

Pine Valley Ranch

3711 S Highway 27,
Spokane, WA 99206

$1,467 - $2,252 Total Monthly Price

1-3 Beds | 12 Month Lease

The Timbers II

The Timbers II

724 E Hastings Rd,
Spokane, WA 99218

$1,540 - $1,995

1-3 Beds

Property Management Companies in Spokane, WA

Black Realty Management, Inc.
Black Realty Management, Inc.
  • 40

    Communities

  • 2,985

    Units

  • 6

    Cities

32 Communities in Spokane
Avenue5 Residential
Avenue5 Residential
  • 581

    Communities

  • 129,613

    Units

  • 224

    Cities

21 Communities in Spokane
Goodale & Barbieri Company
Goodale & Barbieri Company
  • 23

    Communities

  • 1,043

    Units

  • 3

    Cities

21 Communities in Spokane
McCathren Management
McCathren Management
  • 22

    Communities

  • 2,496

    Units

  • 9

    Cities

16 Communities in Spokane
Cedar Property Management
Cedar Property Management
  • 16

    Communities

  • 2,475

    Units

  • 3

    Cities

15 Communities in Spokane
Prodigy Property Management
Prodigy Property Management
  • 40

    Communities

  • 5,164

    Units

  • 12

    Cities

11 Communities in Spokane
Greystar
Greystar
  • 3,486

    Communities

  • 959,251

    Units

  • 891

    Cities

10 Communities in Spokane
Greenstone
Greenstone
  • 10

    Communities

  • 1,447

    Units

  • 3

    Cities

9 Communities in Spokane

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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.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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