Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Spokane

Affordability in Spokane, WA

According to Census ACS 5-Year data (as of 2024), the median monthly rent in Spokane is $1,215 and the median household income is $70,064 annually. About 41% of Spokane residents rent their homes, reflecting a sizable renter population with real demand for affordable options.

Lease Lantern tracks 37 HUD-assisted or income-restricted properties totaling 2,357 units across the city, offering income-qualified renters alternatives below market-rate pricing.

Safety

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer, the Spokane Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 683 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Crime rates are not comparable across cities due to differences in reporting practices and local definitions.

None of the 37 HUD-assisted properties in Spokane are located in a high-risk flood zone, based on available flood map data.

Getting Around Spokane

The area around Spokane's assisted properties scores well for walkability, transit access, and biking, according to Walk Score. Scores reflect the area around the assisted properties in this city.

• Walk Score: 81 - Very Walkable - Most errands can be accomplished on foot.
• Transit Score: 51 - Good Transit - Many nearby trips are possible by public transit.
• Bike Score: 76 - Biking is a convenient option for many trips.

Schools

Spokane is served by 101 public schools across 10 districts, including 55 elementary, 14 middle, and 31 high schools, plus 1 other, according to the NCES Common Core of Data. Quality and programs vary by school and district, so renters should check the assigned schools for any specific address they are considering.

Cost of Renting in Spokane, WA

The median household income in Spokane is $70,064 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates. The median monthly rent across all rentals in the city is $1,215, according to the same source.

Affordable and income-based housing can significantly reduce that cost burden. Lease Lantern tracks 37 HUD-assisted and LIHTC properties in Spokane, covering 2,357 units -- rent in these homes is typically capped as a percentage of your household income rather than set at market rate.

• Median household income: $70,064/year (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Median market rent: $1,215/month (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Share of households that rent: 41% (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Affordable housing properties tracked: 37 buildings, 2,357 units

Environmental Exposure

Flood risk is very low among affordable housing properties in Spokane. All 37 mapped properties were assessed for flood exposure, and none are located in a high-risk flood zone.