
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downriver Neighborhood of Spokane, WA from $600 (49 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Downriver area of Spokane.


The San Marco Apartments

Ridpath Club Apartments

Buena Vista Apartments

Riverfront Annex

1915 W Boone Ave

828 W Maxwell Ave, Unit 2

Fisher's Landing at Redband

The Marjorie
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2003 W Mallon Ave

1854 W College Ave

1122 W Augusta Ave

Myrtle Apartments

Cedar Forest Estates

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Copper River

816 W Cleveland Ave

4006 N Madison St

District Lofts at Garland

12 S Elm St

Randolph Arms

1007 W Frederick Ave

1824 W Maxwell Ave, Unit 1

2019 N Post St
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2003 W 1st Ave

1007 W Augusta Ave

Riverfront Apartments

Pineview Apartments

Highland Apartments

Pinetree Apartments

Northcliff Terrace Apartments

1708 W Gardner Ave

1119 W Augusta Ave
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2016 N Post St

The Gables on Broadway

1515-1519 W Sharp Ave

Evergreen Apartments

Highline Lofts

902 W Mansfield Ave

The Mark on Monroe

The Edwidge Apartments

904 W Spofford Ave
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3620 W Broad Ave

The Roxy Apartments

1725 W 1st Ave

1524 W Gardner Ave
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 | $1,355 | $800 | $1,735 |
| Downriver 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,428 | $895 | $2,800 |
| Downriver 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,885 | $1,050 | $4,784 |
| Downriver 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,837 | $1,500 | $2,209 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 49 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 $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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Dresden | Studio | Studio,1BA | $800 |
| The San Marco Apartments | 1 bed | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
| Ridpath Club Apartments | Studio-Income Restricted | Studio,1BA | $895 |
| Buena Vista Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| Riverfront Annex | Riverfront Annex | Studio,1BA | $950 |
| Fisher's Landing at Redband | 1bd/1ba | 1BR,1BA | $1,025 |
| North Hill Millennium | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,090 |
| Cedar Forest Estates | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,110 |
| Broadmoor | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,125 |
| Sunset House Apartments | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,150 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downriver, WA
As of July 27, 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crystal House | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.07 |
| Copper River | Timberlake | 3BR,2BA | $1.45 |
| Broadway Plaza | 2 bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.40 |
| 539 W Central Ave, Unit 539 W Central | 539 W Central Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.49 |
| Cedar Forest Estates | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.23 |
| Sunset House Apartments | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.28 |
| The San Marco Apartments | 1 bed | 1BR,1BA | $1.13 |
| Buena Vista Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.22 |
| Fisher's Landing at Redband | 1bd/1ba | 1BR,1BA | $1.46 |
| The Dresden | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.54 |
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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 $1,150.
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 $1,900.
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 6 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 $535 which is $1,365 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downriver.
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