Most overheated rental markets in Washington
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Data as of September 2026. RentDataNow's Rent Reality Score compares each city's current rent with its own 10-year trend. High-confidence trends only. Updated monthly. Download this list (CSV)
Best value (RRS)Overheated (RRS)Most affordableMost expensiveRent fallingRent risingBest rent/incomeMost rent-burdenedRecord-high rentSeasonal swingsRent vs. income
66 cities
| Rank | City | Score | Median rent | Vs. trend | 1-yr change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | SpanawayWA | 69 | $2,733/mo | -9.5% | +3.7% |
| 52 | Lake StevensWA | 70 | $2,982/mo | -10.2% | +0.3% |
| 53 | VancouverWA | 71 | $1,803/mo | -10.5% | +0.8% |
| 54 | LaceyWA | 71 | $2,075/mo | -10.5% | +1.8% |
| 55 | TacomaWA | 72 | $1,773/mo | -11.0% | +2.3% |
| 56 | Federal WayWA | 72 | $1,944/mo | -11.1% | +3.3% |
| 57 | BellinghamWA | 72 | $1,908/mo | -11.2% | +2.8% |
| 58 | PuyallupWA | 72 | $2,199/mo | -10.8% | +1.7% |
| 59 | KentWA | 73 | $1,958/mo | -11.6% | +0.8% |
| 60 | RichlandWA | 74 | $1,697/mo | -12.2% | -2.8% |
| 61 | BremertonWA | 74 | $1,879/mo | -11.9% | +2.7% |
| 62 | LakewoodWA | 75 | $1,734/mo | -12.5% | +1.7% |
| 63 | SpokaneWA | 76 | $1,483/mo | -12.9% | +4.6% |
| 64 | PascoWA | 76 | $1,707/mo | -12.9% | -1.3% |
| 65 | Spokane ValleyWA | 79 | $1,525/mo | -14.5% | +2.3% |
| 66 | Moses LakeWA | 80 | $1,451/mo | -15.2% | -1.6% |