Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Riverside Neighborhood of Spokane, WA from $400 (74 Rentals)

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South Hill Heights
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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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Park Tower
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Park Tower

217 W Spokane Falls BlvdSpokane, WA 99201
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Canterbury Court
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

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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1206 W 6th Ave
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1206 W 6th Ave

1206 W 6th AveSpokane, WA 99204
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Studio 24 Apartments
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Studio 24 Apartments

221-223 W Riverside AveSpokane, WA 99201
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The Imperial
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Imperial

120 W 3rd AveSpokane, WA 99201
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Alcliff Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Alcliff Apartments

1806 W Pacific AveSpokane, WA 99201
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2011 W 2nd Ave
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2011 W 2nd Ave

2011 W 2nd AveSpokane, WA 99201
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Sodo Commons
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sodo Commons

410 W 3rd AveSpokane, WA 99201
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Buena Vista Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Buena Vista Apartments

5 S Cedar StSpokane, 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 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $850. Here are the most affordable Downtown Riverside apartments for rent in Spokane, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Collins Apartments206Studio,1BA$670
Rennwood Court Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$850
Elm Apartments in Browne's Addition!StudioStudio,1BA$850
Sherwood ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$850
The ImperialUrban Studio1BR,1BA$850
206 FlatsStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$850
Metro Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$850
The DresdenStudioStudio,1BA$875
2011 W 2nd Ave1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$895
Ridpath Club ApartmentsStudio-Income RestrictedStudio,1BA$895

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Riverside, WA

As of April 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Riverside 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 Downtown Riverside apartment is the C1 Model at 940 North starting at $735 with a $0.61 price per square foot in the Riverside 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.
1916 W Riverside Ave, Unit 31916 W Riverside Ave2BR,1BA$1.27
940 NorthC13BR,2BA$0.61
Sunset House Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.18
Cambridge Court ApartmentsFurnished 2 Bed, 1 Bath + Office2BR,1BA$1.65
The Albert Building1 bed Bath1BR,1BA$1.22
Avienda Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.29
East 12 Rockwood Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.62
Sherwood ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.31
The DresdenStudioStudio ,1BA$1.68
Culmstock Arms Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$1.76

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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 $1,750.

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 30 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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