Where Rental Properties Cash-Flow in Washington
We analyzed active for-sale homes across 4 Washington metros. Spokane leads for short-term-rental cash flow (59%) — here's how they compare, as of August 2026.
4 markets
Ranked by the share of each metro’s active listings that cash-flow as a short-term rental, best first.
| # | Metro | Median price | STR revenue / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spokane, WA | $459,990 | $43,665 |
| 2 | Vancouver, WA | $562,900 | $47,541 |
| 3 | Tacoma, WA | $554,950 | $46,614 |
| 4 | Seattle, WA | $765,000 | $53,523 |
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Real active listings with projected income we accept as a direct lender means properties in our Scout platform can fund in as little as 15-18 days. Reach out and we’ll show you how.
$135,000 — 2-bed house in Longview, WA
DSCR 1.99 (debt-service coverage ratio)House · 2 bed · 1 bath · 724 sqft
- Projected STR revenue
- $21,800–$27,800/yr
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Scout this home & market: 2-bed house in Longview, WAListed by Keller Williams-Premier Prtnrs
$398,500 — 1-bed condo in Seattle, WA
DSCR 1.27 (debt-service coverage ratio)Condo · 1 bed · 1 bath · 737 sqft
- Projected STR revenue
- $51,000–$65,000/yr
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Scout this home & market: 1-bed condo in Seattle, WAListed by Kelly Right Real Estate Seattle
$950,000 — 4-bed house in Peshastin, WA
DSCR 1.37 (debt-service coverage ratio)House · 4 bed · 1 bath · 3,286 sqft
- Projected STR revenue
- $97,900–$124,600/yr
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Scout this home & market: 4-bed house in Peshastin, WAListed by Mike West Leavenworth Realty
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