Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Riverside Neighborhood of Spokane, WA from $400 (94 Rentals)

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$1,199 - $1,399
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South Hill Heights

815 S Lincoln StSpokane, WA 99204
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Altura
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$1,245 - $1,576
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Altura

930 N Washington StSpokane, WA 99201
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Cooper George
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$1,246 - $2,256
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Cooper George

707 W 5th AveSpokane, WA 99204
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Park Tower
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Park Tower

217 W Spokane Falls BlvdSpokane, WA 99201
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Canterbury Court
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Canterbury Court

1010 S Rockwood BlvdSpokane, WA 99202
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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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Downtown Riverside, Spokane, WA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Riverside Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Riverside area of Spokane, WA is a Studio unit found at Collins Apartments priced from $670. Rennwood Court Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $700. Here are the most affordable Downtown Riverside apartments for rent in Spokane, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Collins Apartments206Studio,1BA$670
Rennwood Court ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$700
Studio 24 ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$775
The DresdenStudioStudio,1BA$800
411 E Sinto Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$850
The ImperialUrban Studio1BR,1BA$850
206 FlatsStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$850
Metro Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$850
Sherwood0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$875
The San Marco Apartments1 bed1BR,1BA$895

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Riverside, WA

As of June 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Riverside area is the $0.76 price per square foot C1 Model at 940 North in the in the Riverside neighborhood starting from $919. The second greatest value Downtown Riverside apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at The Albert Building starting at $1,500 with a $1.25 price per square foot in the Panorama Place neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Riverside apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
940 NorthC13BR,2BA$0.76
The Albert Building2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.25
Sunset House Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.28
615 W 6th Ave2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.28
1611 W 8th Ave2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.33
Avienda Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.29
518 Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.35
The San Marco Apartments1 bed1BR,1BA$1.13
Buena Vista Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.22
411 E Sinto Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.33

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Downtown Riverside, Spokane, WA

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team of engineers and researchers is happy to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Spokane. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and proximity to parks, pet-friendly features, family-friendliness, proximity to transit, walking, and biking. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Riverside Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Riverside?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Riverside is under $895.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Riverside?

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Riverside is Collins Apartments which is listed at $780, while the average apartment in Downtown Riverside costs $1,786.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown Riverside?

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 40 regular apartments in Downtown Riverside that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

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