Waaaay over on the eastern edge of Washington, Spokane is the largest non-Seattle city in the state, smallest city ever to host a World’s Fair, and the first place to celebrate Father’s Day. And it must smell terrific. Why else would they call it The Lilac City? So what do you need to know to move in?
It’s a good time to rent in Spokane
Waaaay over on the eastern edge of Washington, Spokane is the largest non-Seattle city in the state, smallest city ever to host a World’s Fair, and the first place to celebrate Father’s Day. And it must smell terrific. Why else would they call it The Lilac City? So what do you need to know to move in?
It’s a good time to rent in Spokane. You might hear from an individual landlord that it’s best to jump on a deal in his or her part of town, but if you pull back and look at the city as a whole, you’ve got a wide range of choices from single family home rentals, duplexes, multi-unit complexes, and Victorian flats. One year leases are typical and you can expect to be asked for first month’s rent up front in addition to a deposit. Things are sluggish in the rental market, though, so don’t be shy about negotiating terms regarding lease length, utilities, or pet deposits.
If you’ve ever wanted to live large, this might be the time to start. Vacancy rates in Spokane are highest in units with three or more bedrooms and, frankly, it’s getting to the point where some landlords not only want, but need to move people in. Play your cards right, you might get a three bed for just a whisper more than a two.
Spokane is divided into north and south by the Spokane River. The North is almost entirely residential to one degree or another. Chances are good you’ll find your new neighborhood up here, especially if you’re on any kind of budget. Here are some tips for this half of town.
Locals and visitors alike often complain that the North side of Spokane is not particularly walkable. Garland is an exception, and only seems to be gaining momentum as a hub for pubs, entertainment, food, and people watching. You’ll pay 10% more than elsewhere on the north side to live here, but may find it worth the cost.
Not afraid of a little commute? It’s not unheard of to trade some time on the road for the chance to rent a house with a yard and some room to spread out. Spokane Valley is just a few miles east on I-90 and lots of folks range as far as Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, thirty three miles to the east, to find what they’re looking for.
The representation of ethnic minorities in Spokane is lower than the national average. The eight main ethnic groups that make up the population of Spokane are White (78.2%), Hispanic Or Latino (7.4%), Two Or More (6.2%), Asian (3.3%), Black Or African American (2.5%), Native Hawaiian Or Other Pacific Islander (1%), American Indian Or Alaska Native (0.8%), and Other (0.6%).
The representation of ethnic minorities in Spokane is lower than the national average. The eight main ethnic groups that make up the population of Spokane are White (78.2%), Hispanic Or Latino (7.4%), Two Or More (6.2%), Asian (3.3%), Black Or African American (2.5%), Native Hawaiian Or Other Pacific Islander (1%), American Indian Or Alaska Native (0.8%), and Other (0.6%).
Apartment List has released the results for Spokane from the third annual Apartment List Renter Satisfaction Survey. This survey, which drew on responses from over 45,000 renters nationwide, provides insight on what states and cities must do to meet the needs of the country’s 111 million renters.
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Welcome to the Apartment List January 2025 Rent Report for Spokane, WA. Currently, the overall median rent in the city stands at $1,152, roughly the same as last month. Prices are now down 0.7% year-over-year. Read on to learn more about what’s been happening in the Spokane rental market and how it compares to trends throughout the nation as a whole.
The median rent in Spokane fell by 0.2% over the course of December, and has now decreased by a total of 0.7% over the past 12 months. Spokane’s rent growth over the past year has has fallen behind the state average (1.3%) and is similar to the national average (-0.6%).
Twelve months into the year, rents in Spokane have fallen 0.4%. This is a slower rate of growth compared to what the city was experiencing at this point last year: from January to December 2023 rents had increased 1.8%.
Spokane rents went down 0.2% in the past month, compared to the national rate of -0.6%. Among the nation's 100 largest cities, this ranks #22. Similar monthly rent growth took place in St. Paul, MN (-0.1%) and Albuquerque, NM (-0.2%).
Citywide, the median rent currently stands at $917 for a 1-bedroom apartment and $1,218 for a 2-bedroom. Across all bedroom sizes (ie, the entire rental market), the median rent is $1,152. That ranks #82 in the nation, among the country's 100 largest cities.
For comparison, the median rent across the nation as a whole is $1,206 for a 1-bedroom, $1,358 for a 2-bedroom, and $1,373 overall. The median rent in Spokane is 16.1% lower than the national, and is similar to the prices you would find in Lexington, KY ($1,157) and El Paso, TX ($1,138).
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Welcome to the Apartment List January 2025 Rent Report for Spokane, WA. Currently, the overall median rent in the city stands at $1,152, roughly the same as last month. Prices are now down 0.7% year-over-year. Read on to learn more about what’s been happening in the Spokane rental market and how it compares to trends throughout the nation as a whole.
Apartment List has released Spokane’s results from the third annual Apartment List Renter Satisfaction Survey. This survey, which drew on responses from over 45,000 renters nationwide, provides insight on what states and cities must do to meet the needs of the country’s 111 million renters.
"Spokane renters expressed general satisfaction with the city overall," according to Apartment List. "They gave most categories average or below average scores."
Key Findings in Spokane include the following:
Spokane renters gave their city a C+ overall.
The highest-rated categories for Spokane were public transit and jobs and career opportunities, which both received B+ scores.
The areas of concern to Spokane renters are social life (F), pet-friendliness (D), weather (D), commute time (D) and safety and low crime (D).
Spokane earned similar scores compared to other cities in Washington like Tacoma (C+) and Vancouver (D), but earned lower marks than Seattle (B+), Bellevue (A+) and Renton (A+).
Spokane did relatively poorly compared to cities nationwide, including Dallas (B), Chicago (B-) and Charlotte (A-).
The top rated cities nationwide for renter satisfaction include Scottsdale, AZ, Irvine, CA, Boulder, CO and Ann Arbor, MI. The lowest rated cities include Tallahassee, FL, Stockton, CA, Dayton, OH, Detroit, MI and Newark, NJ.
For more information on the survey methodology and findings or to speak to one of our researchers, please contact our team at rentonomics@apartmentlist.com.
Waaaay over on the eastern edge of Washington, Spokane is the largest non-Seattle city in the state, smallest city ever to host a World’s Fair, and the first place to celebrate Father’s Day. And it must smell terrific. Why else would they call it The Lilac City? So what do you need to know to move in?
It’s a good time to rent in Spokane
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