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Colbert

·93rd most expensive in Washington·Rental market data updated monthly for Colbert, WA
Median rent (all units)
$1,682/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+0.6%
vs US Median
-$283
Rising (Monthly)
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Colbert · $1,682
More affordable than 63% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
28% of income
AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,682/mo, rent takes about 28% of the US median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$67,000/yr
US median income
$72,000/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Colbert's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$20,184/yr
At $1,682/mo median
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Balanced Market
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Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +0.6% MoM), not inventory.
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Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Colbert is $1,682/mo as of July 2026.

At 28% of estimated US median household income ($72,000/yr), Colbert ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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Is Colbert an affordable city for renters?

Colbert is considered affordable for renters. At $1,682/mo, rent takes approximately 28% of the US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Colbert falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Colbert?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $67,000/year (~$32/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,682/mo in Colbert.

Is rent going up or down in Colbert?

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

How does Colbert rent compare to other cities in Washington?

Colbert is one of the more affordable cities in Washington for rent, ranking #93 out of 110 tracked cities at $1,682/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Colbert?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Colbert ($1,682/mo): Spokane ($1,498/mo), Spokane Valley ($1,549/mo).

How does Colbert rent compare to the national average?

Colbert's median rent of $1,682/mo is $283 (14%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Washington, it ranks #93 out of 110 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
28%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,682/mo, rent takes ~28% of US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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