Rent in Spokane County, WA at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,531$18,372 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,494 (−2.4%)How much rent can you afford in Spokane County, WA?
HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.
Rent in Spokane County, WA by bedroom, and the pay it takes
Income needed keeps rent at 30% of gross pay; the hourly figure assumes one full-time job, 2,080 hours a year.
| Size | A month | A year | Income needed | Hourly wage needed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,103 | $13,236 | $44,120 | $21.21/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $1,193 | $14,316 | $47,720 | $22.94/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,531 | $18,372 | $61,240 | $29.44/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,088 | $25,056 | $83,520 | $40.15/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,506 | $30,072 | $100,240 | $48.19/hr |
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Rent in Spokane County, WA: common questions
How much is rent going down in Spokane County, WA in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,494 for a two-bedroom, down 2.4% from $1,531. A one-bedroom goes from $1,193 to $1,173, a studio from $1,103 to $1,116.
These are HUD's estimates of what a typical recently rented unit costs, used for housing vouchers. A landlord's increase on your lease follows your lease and your state's rules, not this figure.
What is the average rent in Spokane County, WA?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $1,193 for a one-bedroom and $1,531 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $18,372 a year for the two-bedroom.
It is not an average of current listings. HUD sets it at the rent 40% of recent movers paid or less for a standard unit, so asking rents on newer places usually run higher.
How much do you need to make to afford rent in Spokane County, WA?
To keep a $1,531 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $29.44 an hour, or $61,240 a year. A one-bedroom at $1,193 takes $22.94 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Spokane County, WA?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $1,103, one bedroom $1,193, two $1,531, three $2,088 and four $2,506 a month.
Is rent affordable in Spokane County, WA?
For the typical household, earning $78,582 a year ($6,549 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,531 takes 23.4% of income. Under 30% is the usual line for affordable; this is under it.
How is the income needed for rent worked out?
Rent for a year divided by 0.30, the share of gross income HUD treats as affordable: ($1,531 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $61,240. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $29.44 an hour.