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ZIP 99203

Part of Spokane, WA
Pop. 21,468·Spokane County·87th most expensive ZIP in Washington
Median rent (all units)
$2,140/mo
Year-over-Year
+10.7%
Month-over-Month
+6.4%
vs US Median
+$175
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ZIP 99203 · $2,140
More expensive than 67% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,120
1 BR
$1,220
2 BR
$1,560
3 BR
$2,130
4 BR+
$2,550
Research median
$1,560/mo

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

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$25,680/yr
At $2,140/mo median
Location
StateWA
CountySpokane County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 10.7% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+10.7% YoY, +6.4% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 99203 (Spokane, WA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 60.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
21,468
Median income
$104,372
Median age
43.4
Renters
22.6%
Age distribution
21.5%
17.7%
25.6%
12.6%
22.6%
Under 1821.5%
18–3417.7%
35–5425.6%
55–6412.6%
65+22.6%
Gender
46.4%
53.6%
Male46.4%
Female53.6%
Race & ethnicity
89.7%
White89.7%
Black0.6%
Hispanic6.4%
Asian1.7%
Other1.5%
Education (25+)
27.1%
60.4%
No HS diploma1.3%
HS diploma11.2%
Some college27.1%
Bachelor's+60.4%
Housing tenure
77.4%
22.6%
Owner77.4%
Renter22.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 99203 in Spokane, WA has changed in 5 years

Income
$85,516 → $104,372
up 22.0%
Population
21,500 → 21,468
down 0.1%
Renter share
23.1% → 22.6%
-0.5 pts
Bachelor's+
61.4% → 60.4%
-1.0 pts

Household income in the area moved from $85,516 to $104,372 across the same window, up 22.0% versus 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 99203 covers Spokane, WA. The median rent here is $2,140/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,220/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,560/mo.

At 25% of local median household income ($104,372/yr), ZIP 99203 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 10.7% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 99203?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 99203 (Spokane, WA) is $2,140. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 99203 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 99203's median rent of $2,140/mo is $175 (9%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 99203 compare to other ZIPs in Washington?

ZIP 99203 falls in the middle range for Washington, ranking #87 out of 209 ZIPs at $2,140/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 99203?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $86,000/year (~$41/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,140/mo in ZIP 99203. The local median household income is $104,372/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 99203?

Rent in ZIP 99203 has increased 10.7% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 99203 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 99203 is considered affordable for renters. At $2,140/mo, rent takes approximately 25% of the local median household income ($104,372/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 99203 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 99203 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 22.6% of ZIP 99203 households are renters, while 77.4% are owner-occupied. ZIP 99203 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 99203 compare to the rest of Spokane?

ZIP 99203 is pricier than Spokane as a whole. At $2,140/mo, it's $642 above the Spokane citywide median of $1,498/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 99203 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 99203 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
25%
AFFORDABLE

At $2,140/mo, rent takes ~25% of ZIP 99203's median household income ($104,372/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 99203 25%Benchmark 30%
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