Waverly, WA Rent Control 2026
Waverly has no local rent control. Know the rules before your next rent increase.
Waverly does not have rent control. Washington does not impose a statewide rent cap. Landlords may raise rent by any amount with 30-day written notice. Retaliatory increases are prohibited.
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Key Takeaways — Waverly Rent Control
- Key rule: Local Rules Apply
- Violation risk: owe back-rent to tenants
Rent Control in Waverly
Waverly landlords must follow Washington state law on rent control. Understanding the specific rules, deadlines, and penalties can prevent costly violations.
$1,531
median 2BR rent
Local Rules Apply
key requirement
Penalty Warning
Violate Washington rent control rules in Waverly and you could owe back-rent to tenants. At Waverly's median rent of $1,531/month, even a single violation adds up fast.
Waverly Rental Market Context
Waverly is the 278th-largest city in Washington (population 120). With a median 2-bedroom rent of $1,531/month, it falls in the above-average range for Washington rental costs — 11% above the state median of $1,374/month.
How Waverly Compares in Spokane County
Waverly ranks #11 of 11 cities in Spokane County by population. Because rent control rules are often tied to rent amounts, costs vary across the county.
| City | Population | Median Rent | Rent Cap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spokane | 229,447 | $1,531/mo | No local cap |
| Liberty Lake | 13,188 | $1,531/mo | No local cap |
| Cheney | 12,620 | $1,531/mo | No local cap |
| Airway Heights | 10,973 | $1,531/mo | No local cap |
| Medical Lake | 4,957 | $1,531/mo | No local cap |
| Deer Park | 4,898 | $1,531/mo | No local cap |
| Fairfield | 590 | $1,531/mo | No local cap |
| Rockford | 574 | $1,531/mo | No local cap |
| Spangle | 278 | $1,531/mo | No local cap |
| Latah | 174 | $1,531/mo | No local cap |
| Waverly | 120 | $1,531/mo | No local cap |
Rents based on HUD Fair Market Rents (FY2026) for Spokane County, Washington. All cities follow Washington state law unless a local ordinance applies.
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Rents based on HUD Fair Market Rents (FY2026) for Spokane County.
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