Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Spokane Neighborhood of Spokane, WA from $400 (183 Rentals)

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Broadmoor
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$950 - $1,300
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Broadmoor

2136 W Riverside AveSpokane, WA 99201
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SpokaneWA99207
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The Academy
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$1,070 - $1,950
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The Academy

1216 N Superior StSpokane, WA 99202
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Cheapest Available Downtown Spokane Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Spokane area of Spokane, WA is a 2 Beds unit found at The GEE House priced from $600. Collins Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $670. Here are the most affordable Downtown Spokane apartments for rent in Spokane, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The GEE House2 Beds2BR,$600
Collins Apartments206Studio,1BA$670
Rennwood Court ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$700
1107 E Augusta AveModel 16BR,2BA$750
Studio 24 ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$775
The Fairview Apartments0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$799
The DresdenStudioStudio,1BA$800
411 E Sinto Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$850
206 FlatsStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Spokane, WA

As of June 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Spokane 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 Spokane apartment is the D1 Model at 940 North starting at $909 with a $0.61 price per square foot in the Riverside neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Spokane 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 NorthD14BR,2BA$0.61
Crystal House3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.07
1107 E Augusta AveModel 16BR,2.5BA$0.61
The Albert Building2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.25
615 W 6th Ave2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.28
Sunset House Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.28
Avienda Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.29
The San Marco Apartments1 bed1BR,1BA$1.13
Buena Vista Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.22

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Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Spokane. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, family-friendly amenities, raising pets, transit options, and other valuable search options. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Spokane Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Spokane?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Spokane is under $850.

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

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Spokane is Collins Apartments which is listed at $780, while the average apartment in Downtown Spokane costs $7,350.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown Spokane?

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 81 regular apartments in Downtown Spokane 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 Downtown Spokane?

Cheap apartments in Downtown Spokane have an average cost of $321 which is $7,029 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Spokane.

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