
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Balboa Neighborhood of Spokane, WA from $600 (69 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Balboa area of Spokane.


Serrano Apartments

6215 N Cedar St

Vintage at Spokane

Lincoln Village Apartments

Colfax Sandhill Apartments

40 E Longfellow Ave

Cedar Meadows

6029 N Mayfair St, Unit 7

Rosewood Club
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Woodstone Communities

Mayfair Court

North Hill Millennium

6117-6117 N Addison St

6123-6123 N Addison St

1104 W Kiernan Ave

Forest Park

30 E Graves Rd

Brentwood Gardens Apartments

Cedar Forest Estates
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The Grove

4006 N Madison St

Wandermere Glen

1007 W Frederick Ave

816 W Cleveland Ave

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GoGo Heights

Northridge Court

District Lofts at Garland

Cedar Flats

The Lusitano
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2715 W Euclid Ave, Unit 101

4117 N Howard St

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Jake at Indian Trail

Mayfair Apartments

Castlegate Apartments

Northstar Lodge Apartments

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539 W Central Ave, Unit 539 W Central

1605 W York Ave

720 W York Ave, Unit 722 W York Ave

Selkirk Lodge Apartments
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Pine Villa

Wedgewood Park

Pineview Apartments

Highland Apartments

Stonegate Apartments

Pinetree Apartments

Northcliff Terrace Apartments

Greenwood Apartments

Sand Hill Apartments
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Balboa, Spokane, WA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Balboa?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balboa Studio Apartments | $1,036 | $755 | $1,390 |
| Balboa 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,245 | $950 | $1,500 |
| Balboa 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,298 | $995 | $2,190 |
| Balboa 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,937 | $1,275 | $2,861 |
| Balboa 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,835 | $2,616 | $3,500 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 69 rentals with your search options within a 3 mile radius of the Balboa Neighborhood of Spokane, WA.
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Cheapest Available Balboa Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Balboa area of Spokane, WA is a Studio unit found at Forest Park Court priced from $900. Serrano Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $950. Here are the most affordable Balboa apartments for rent in Spokane, WA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Park Court | Studio | Studio,1BA | $900 |
| Serrano Apartments | Jalapeno | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| Colfax Sandhill Apartments | Colfax- 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| Rosewood Club | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,040 |
| Cedar Meadows | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,045 |
| Woodstone Communities | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
| Mayfair Court | Mayfair Court 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,085 |
| North Hill Millennium | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,090 |
| Forest Park | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| Brentwood Gardens Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Balboa, WA
As of June 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Balboa area is the $1.23 price per square foot 3 bed 2 bath Model at Northridge Court in the in the Balboa neighborhood starting from $1,550. The second greatest value Balboa apartment is the Raz Model at Cedar Forest Estates starting at $1,310 with a $1.06 price per square foot in the Balboa neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Balboa apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northridge Court | 3 bed 2 bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.23 |
| Cedar Forest Estates | Raz | 2BR,2BA | $1.06 |
| The Grove | Begonia w/washer-dryer | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.36 |
| GoGo Heights | 2x2A | 2BR,2BA | $1.36 |
| Mayfair Apartments | 2 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms | 2BR,2BA | $1.38 |
| Mayfair Court | Mayfair Court 2 bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.22 |
| Cedar Meadows | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.22 |
| Brentwood Gardens Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
| Colfax Sandhill Apartments | Colfax- 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.31 |
| Serrano Apartments | Jalapeno | 1BR,1BA | $1.40 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleBalboa, Spokane, WA
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Balboa Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Balboa?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Balboa is under $1,100.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Balboa?
The cheapest apartment in Balboa is Serrano Apartments which is listed at $950, while the average apartment in Balboa costs $2,631.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Balboa?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 6 regular apartments in Balboa that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Balboa?
Cheap apartments in Balboa have an average cost of $139 which is $2,492 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Balboa.
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