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ZIP 99201

Part of Spokane, WA
Pop. 15,829·Spokane County·206th most expensive ZIP in Washington
Median rent (all units)
$1,153/mo
Year-over-Year
-1.4%
Month-over-Month
+2.6%
vs US Median
-$809
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ZIP 99201 · $1,153
More affordable than 93% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,962/mo
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Studio
$970
1 BR
$1,040
2 BR
$1,340
3 BR
$1,830
4 BR+
$2,190
Research median
$1,340/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$13,836/yr
At $1,153/mo median
Location
StateWA
CountySpokane County
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Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are climbing (1.4% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (-1.4% YoY, +2.6% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 99201 (Spokane, WA) is majority renter-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 33.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
15,829
Median income
$41,171
Median age
40.2
Renters
69.5%
Age distribution
12.3%
27.6%
30.9%
12.9%
16.4%
Under 1812.3%
18–3427.6%
35–5430.9%
55–6412.9%
65+16.4%
Gender
55%
45%
Male55%
Female45%
Race & ethnicity
72.5%
White72.5%
Black2.6%
Hispanic10.4%
Asian2.6%
Other11.9%
Education (25+)
23.2%
33.9%
33.4%
No HS diploma9.5%
HS diploma23.2%
Some college33.9%
Bachelor's+33.4%
Housing tenure
30.5%
69.5%
Owner30.5%
Renter69.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 99201 in Spokane, WA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$935 → $1,153
up 23.3%
Income
$31,313 → $41,171
up 31.5%
Population
14,147 → 15,829
up 11.9%
Renter share
72.7% → 69.5%
-3.2 pts
Bachelor's+
27.7% → 33.4%
+5.7 pts

Compared with 2021, rent in ZIP 99201 in Spokane, WA has climbed by $218 per month, settling near $1,153 after starting the period at $935. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 99201 in Spokane, WA now reports about $41,171, up from $31,313 in 2021. Income growth outran rent by about 8.2 percentage points, easing the affordability math somewhat compared with 2021. Headcount in the area went from 14,147 to 15,829 between 2021 and 2024, a 11.9% change. About 69.5% of households rent today, against 72.7% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 27.7% to 33.4%. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 99201 in Spokane, WA reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

ZIP code 99201 covers Spokane, WA. The median rent here is $1,153/mo as of August 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,040/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,340/mo.

At 34% of local median household income ($41,171/yr), ZIP 99201 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 1.4% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 99201?

As of August 17, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 99201 (Spokane, WA) is $1,153. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 99201 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 99201's median rent of $1,153/mo is $809 (41%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo.

How does ZIP 99201 compare to other ZIPs in Washington?

ZIP 99201 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Washington, ranking #206 out of 207 ZIPs at $1,153/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 99201?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $46,000/year (~$22/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,153/mo in ZIP 99201. The local median household income is $41,171/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 99201?

Rent in ZIP 99201 has decreased 1.4% over the past year as of August 17, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 99201 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 99201 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,153/mo, rent takes approximately 34% of the local median household income ($41,171/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 99201 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 99201 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 69.5% of ZIP 99201 households are renters, while 30.5% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 99201 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 99201 compare to the rest of Spokane?

ZIP 99201 is more affordable than Spokane overall. At $1,153/mo, it's $360 below the Spokane citywide median of $1,513/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 99201 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 99201 reflects August 17, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
34%
MODERATE

At $1,153/mo, rent takes ~34% of ZIP 99201's median household income ($41,171/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 99201 34%Benchmark 30%
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