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Airway Heights

Pop. 11,245·87th most expensive in Washington·Rental market data updated monthly for Airway Heights, WA
Median rent (all units)
$1,740/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+1.1%
vs US Median
-$222
Rising (Monthly)
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Airway Heights · $1,740
More affordable than 58% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Affordability
33% of income
MODERATE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,740/mo, rent takes about 33% of the local median household income, slightly above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$70,000/yr
Local median income
$62,874/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Airway Heights's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,050
1 BR
$1,180
2 BR
$1,520
3 BR
$2,100
4 BR+
$2,460
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$1,520/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $1,740 market median above, and that is expected: FMR is the 40th percentile of standard-quality units and counts gross rent, so it includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash. The market median is asking rent, which usually excludes utilities. HUD sets FMR once a year; market rent here updates monthly.

Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents. Read the methodology →

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$20,880/yr
At $1,740/mo median
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Demographics

Who lives here

Airway Heights, WA is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 17% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
11,245
Median income
$62,874
Median age
33.1
Renters
71.1%
Age distribution
23.3%
30.9%
27.5%
Under 1823.3%
18–3430.9%
35–5427.5%
55–649%
65+9.3%
Gender
58.9%
41.1%
Male58.9%
Female41.1%
Race & ethnicity
60.4%
16.8%
White60.4%
Black7.1%
Hispanic11.5%
Asian4.3%
Other16.8%
Education (25+)
29.2%
44.6%
17%
No HS diploma9.2%
HS diploma29.2%
Some college44.6%
Bachelor's+17%
Housing tenure
28.9%
71.1%
Owner28.9%
Renter71.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Airway Heights, WA has changed in 5 years

Income
$55,932 → $62,874
up 12.4%
Population
10,108 → 11,245
up 11.2%
Renter share
59.4% → 71.1%
+11.7 pts
Bachelor's+
14.6% → 17%
+2.4 pts
Median age
33.6 → 33.1
-0.5 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $55,932 to $62,874 across the same window, up 12.4% versus 2021. Headcount in the area went from 10,108 to 11,245 between 2021 and 2024, a 11.2% change. About 71.1% of households rent today, against 59.4% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 14.6% to 17%.

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Airway Heights rent by bedroom count

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Airway Heights is $1,740/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,050/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,520/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,180/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,100/mo.

At 33% of local median household income ($62,874/yr), Airway Heights ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Airway Heights an affordable city for renters?

Airway Heights is considered moderate for renters. At $1,740/mo, rent takes approximately 33% of the local median household income ($62,874/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Airway Heights slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Airway Heights?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $70,000/year (~$34/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,740/mo in Airway Heights. The local median household income is $62,874/yr, meaning the typical Airway Heights household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Airway Heights?

Rent in Airway Heights has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of August 2026.

How does Airway Heights rent compare to other cities in Washington?

Airway Heights is one of the more affordable cities in Washington for rent, ranking #87 out of 110 tracked cities at $1,740/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Airway Heights?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Airway Heights ($1,740/mo): Cheney ($1,474/mo), Spokane ($1,513/mo), Spokane Valley ($1,549/mo).

What percentage of Airway Heights residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 71.1% of Airway Heights households are renters, while 28.9% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, Airway Heights has a strong rental market.

How does Airway Heights rent compare to the national average?

Airway Heights's median rent of $1,740/mo is $222 (11%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Washington, it ranks #87 out of 110 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
33%
MODERATE

At $1,740/mo, rent takes ~33% of Airway Heights's median household income ($62,874/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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