Spokane County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Washington. Population: 538,711.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$1,103/mo
↑ 10.5% YoY
+24% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$1,193/mo
↑ 6.2% YoY
+24% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,531/mo
↑ 6.0% YoY
+30% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$2,088/mo
↑ 4.6% YoY
+37% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$2,506/mo
↑ 7.1% YoY
+43% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $998 | $1,103 | +$105 (+10.5%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,123 | $1,193 | +$70 (+6.2%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,444 | $1,531 | +$87 (+6.0%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,997 | $2,088 | +$91 (+4.6%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $2,339 | $2,506 | +$167 (+7.1%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$47,720
$3,977/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$61,240
$5,103/month gross
Other Counties in Washington
Lewis County
1 BR: $975/mo
Douglas County
1 BR: $1,143/mo
Skamania County
1 BR: $1,677/mo
Kittitas County
1 BR: $1,108/mo
Benton County
1 BR: $1,268/mo
Garfield County
1 BR: $798/mo
Data source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, FY 2026 Fair Market Rents. Fair Market Rents represent the 40th percentile of gross rents for standard quality units in each area.