
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downriver Neighborhood of Spokane, WA from $600 (63 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Downriver area of Spokane.


Ridpath Club Apartments

1901 W 1st Ave

2219 W College Ave, Unit 2

104 S Oak St, Unit 108

Riverfront Annex

613 W Knox Ave

Sunset House Apartments

828 W Maxwell Ave, Unit 2, Unit 2

Fisher's Landing at Redband
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The Marjorie

Copper River

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Broadmoor

North Hill Millennium

Cedar Forest Estates

1104 W Kiernan Ave

Redband Apartments

4006 N Madison St

Randolph Arms

1007 W Frederick Ave
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Garland Lofts

The Chronicle

816 W Cleveland Ave

2704 W Boone Ave

1504 W Dean Ave

1316 W Dean Ave

The Residence at River Run

Crystal House

Riverfalls Tower Apartments

The Michael Building Downtown Luxury
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Montvale Lofts

The M Apartments

Jefferson Alley

Millennium Monroe

2612 W Bridge Ave, Unit 2612 - Lower

2003 W 1st Ave

Riverfront Apartments

Highland Apartments

Pineview Apartments

Pinetree Apartments
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1421 W Maxwell Ave

Northcliff Terrace Apartments

The San Marco Apartments

Buena Vista Apartments

1119 W Augusta Ave

The Gables on Broadway

1515-1519 W Sharp Ave

Evergreen Apartments

Highline Lofts

The Mark on Monroe
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Downriver, Spokane, WA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downriver?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downriver Studio Apartments | $1,182 | $875 | $1,500 |
| Downriver 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,409 | $895 | $2,200 |
| Downriver 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,819 | $900 | $3,008 |
| Downriver 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,969 | $1,454 | $4,100 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 63 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downriver Neighborhood of Spokane, WA.
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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 $875. Ridpath Club Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $895. Here are the most affordable Downriver apartments for rent in Spokane, WA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Dresden | Studio | Studio,1BA | $875 |
| Ridpath Club Apartments | Studio-Income Restricted | Studio,1BA | $895 |
| Riverfront Annex | Riverfront Annex | Studio,1BA | $950 |
| Sunset House Apartments | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| Fisher's Landing at Redband | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,025 |
| Broadmoor | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,075 |
| North Hill Millennium | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,090 |
| The Marjorie | Columbia | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| Cedar Forest Estates | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,110 |
| Randolph Arms | Constitution - Classic | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downriver, WA
As of April 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downriver area is the $1.27 price per square foot 1916 W Riverside Ave Model at 1916 W Riverside Ave, Unit 3 in the in the Panorama Place neighborhood starting from $1,900. The second greatest value Downriver apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at Crystal House starting at $1,500 with a $1.07 price per square foot in the West Hills neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downriver apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1916 W Riverside Ave, Unit 3 | 1916 W Riverside Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.27 |
| Crystal House | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.07 |
| Sunset House Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.18 |
| Copper River | 2x2 A | 2BR,2BA | $1.35 |
| Cedar Forest Estates | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.23 |
| The Michael Building Downtown Luxury | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.88 |
| Montvale Lofts | Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1.90 |
| The Residence at River Run | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.93 |
| Fisher's Landing at Redband | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.46 |
| The Dresden | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.68 |
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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 $1,250.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downriver?
The cheapest apartment in Downriver is Ridpath Club Apartments which is listed at $975, 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 7 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 $324 which is $1,451 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downriver.
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