Emerson Garfield Homes for Rent

Emerson Garfield, located 2 miles from Downtown Spokane, is a historic neighborhood with a vibrant dining and shopping scene centered on Monroe Street. This area features a variety of establishments, including Karma Indian Cuisine, Gerardo’s Authentic Mexican Food, and Elliotts an urban kitchen. Coffee lovers can visit Ladder Coffee Roasters, while nightlife options include Prohibition Gastropub and The Hub Tavern. Residents have access to Downtown Spokane's attractions, such as the Metropolitan Theater/Opera House and Riverfront Park, and events like the Lilac Bloomsday Run. The Spokane Arena and Spokane Pavilion offer additional entertainment venues. The neighborhood showcases Craftsman-style homes with deep-set porches, Tudors, mid-century bungalows, and minimal traditional homes near the commercial center. Wide sidewalks lined with maple and evergreen trees complement the large lots with fenced backyards and open front yards. Corbin Park, once a racetrack, provides a large lawn, play area, and sports courts, while Emerson Park offers picnic tables and a playground. Spokane Public Schools serve the area, with North Central High School highly rated and offering career and technical education pathways. Though primarily car-dependent, with Route 2 nearby and bus stops on Monroe Street, biking is possible despite limited infrastructure. Spokane Airport is 6 miles away, and Spokane International Airport is 8 miles away. Monroe Street is the main thoroughfare and the noisiest part of the neighborhood, but quieter streets are found just off Monroe. Various local churches offer religious services.