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ZIP 99218

Part of Spokane, WA
Pop. 16,897·Spokane County·186th most expensive ZIP in Washington
Median rent (all units)
$1,582/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-3.5%
vs US Median
-$383
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 99218 · $1,582
More affordable than 68% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,040
1 BR
$1,120
2 BR
$1,440
3 BR
$1,960
4 BR+
$2,360
Research median
$1,440/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
$18,984/yr
At $1,582/mo median
Location
StateWA
CountySpokane County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 0.0% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -3.5% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 99218 (Spokane, WA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 37.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
16,897
Median income
$80,733
Median age
38
Renters
41.6%
Age distribution
25.1%
21.2%
23.1%
20.4%
Under 1825.1%
18–3421.2%
35–5423.1%
55–6410.2%
65+20.4%
Gender
47.9%
52.1%
Male47.9%
Female52.1%
Race & ethnicity
85.8%
White85.8%
Black0.7%
Hispanic5.9%
Asian2.9%
Other4.8%
Education (25+)
22.9%
36.4%
37.5%
No HS diploma3.2%
HS diploma22.9%
Some college36.4%
Bachelor's+37.5%
Housing tenure
58.4%
41.6%
Owner58.4%
Renter41.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 99218 in Spokane, WA has changed in 5 years

Income
$59,433 → $80,733
up 35.8%
Population
15,233 → 16,897
up 10.9%
Renter share
49.4% → 41.6%
-7.8 pts
Bachelor's+
35.3% → 37.5%
+2.2 pts
Median age
34.4 → 38
+3.6 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $59,433 to $80,733 across the same window, up 35.8% versus 2021. Headcount in the area went from 15,233 to 16,897 between 2021 and 2024, a 10.9% change. About 41.6% of households rent today, against 49.4% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 35.3% to 37.5%.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 99218 covers Spokane, WA. The median rent here is $1,582/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,120/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,440/mo.

At 24% of local median household income ($80,733/yr), ZIP 99218 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 99218?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 99218 (Spokane, WA) is $1,582. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 99218 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 99218's median rent of $1,582/mo is $383 (19%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 99218 compare to other ZIPs in Washington?

ZIP 99218 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Washington, ranking #186 out of 209 ZIPs at $1,582/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 99218?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $63,000/year (~$30/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,582/mo in ZIP 99218. The local median household income is $80,733/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 99218?

Rent in ZIP 99218 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 99218 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 99218 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,582/mo, rent takes approximately 24% of the local median household income ($80,733/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 99218 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 99218 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 41.6% of ZIP 99218 households are renters, while 58.4% are owner-occupied. ZIP 99218 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 99218 compare to the rest of Spokane?

ZIP 99218 is pricier than Spokane as a whole. At $1,582/mo, it's $84 above the Spokane citywide median of $1,498/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 99218 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 99218 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
24%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,582/mo, rent takes ~24% of ZIP 99218's median household income ($80,733/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 99218 24%Benchmark 30%
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