Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downriver Neighborhood of Spokane, WA from $600 (57 Rentals)

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2136 W Riverside AveSpokane, WA 99201
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$1,450

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1504 W Dean Ave

SpokaneWA99201

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2003 W 1st Ave
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2003 W 1st Ave

2003 W 1st AveSpokane, WA 99201

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Evergreen Apartments
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Evergreen Apartments

2103 W Riverside AveSpokane, WA 99201
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Highline Lofts
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Highline Lofts

1170-1184 W Summit PkySpokane, WA 99201
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The Mark on Monroe
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Mark on Monroe

1006 W Mansfield AveSpokane, WA 99205
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1725 W 1st Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

1725 W 1st Ave

1725 W 1st AveSpokane, WA 99201

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Cheapest Available Downriver Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downriver area of Spokane, WA is a Studio unit found at The Dresden priced from $800. The San Marco Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $895. Here are the most affordable Downriver apartments for rent in Spokane, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The DresdenStudioStudio,1BA$800
The San Marco Apartments1 bed1BR,1BA$895
Ridpath Club ApartmentsStudio-Income RestrictedStudio,1BA$895
Buena Vista Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$900
BroadmoorStudioStudio,1BA$950
Riverfront AnnexRiverfront AnnexStudio,1BA$950
902 W Mansfield Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$975
Fisher's Landing at Redband1bd/1ba1BR,1BA$1,025
North Hill MillenniumStudioStudio,1BA$1,090
Cedar Forest Estates2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,110

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downriver, WA

As of June 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downriver area is the $1.07 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at Crystal House in the in the West Hills neighborhood starting from $1,500. The second greatest value Downriver apartment is the Timberlake Model at Copper River starting at $1,606 with a $1.45 price per square foot in the North Hill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downriver apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Crystal House3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.07
Copper RiverTimberlake3BR,2BA$1.45
Broadway Plaza2 bedroom2BR,1BA$1.40
539 W Central Ave, Unit 539 W Central539 W Central Ave2BR,1BA$1.49
Cedar Forest Estates2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.23
Sunset House Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.28
The San Marco Apartments1 bed1BR,1BA$1.13
Buena Vista Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.22
Fisher's Landing at Redband1bd/1ba1BR,1BA$1.46
The DresdenStudioStudio ,1BA$1.54

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Downriver, Spokane, WA

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities and towns across the United States including Downriver, Spokane, and the greater Spokane area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for proximity to parks, luxury housing options, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, walking, and biking. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downriver Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Downriver?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downriver is under $1,110.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downriver?

The cheapest apartment in Downriver is The San Marco Apartments which is listed at $895, while the average apartment in Downriver costs $1,775.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downriver?

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 9 regular apartments in Downriver 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 Downriver?

Cheap apartments in Downriver have an average cost of $533 which is $1,242 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downriver.

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