Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Spokane Neighborhood of Spokane, WA from $406 (279 Rentals)

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property at 1321 W 11th Ave
$850 - $1,150
1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals
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1321 W 11th Ave

SpokaneWA99204

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property at 1701 E Boone Ave
$900

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Base Rent$900
Total Monthly Price$900
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
Available Oct 6
Furnished

1701 E Boone Ave

SpokaneWA99202

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property at 1108 W 12th Ave
$925 - $1,250
1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals
Available Now
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1108 W 12th Ave

SpokaneWA99204

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

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property at 828 W Maxwell Ave
$1,000
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
Available Now
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828 W Maxwell Ave, Unit 2

828 W Maxwell Ave
SpokaneWA99201
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property at 176 S Chestnut St
$975 - $1,095
Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals
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176 S Chestnut St

SpokaneWA99201

Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

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Downtown Spokane, Spokane, WA Local Guide

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
2903 East Olympic AvenueUpdated StudioStudio,1BA$750
Studio 24 ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$775
1708 W Gardner Ave1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$795
The DresdenStudioStudio,1BA$800
411 E Sinto Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$850
Lascelle Studio Suites1/1 300' '851BR,1BA$850
206 FlatsStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$850
Boone Apartments!StudioStudio,1BA$850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Spokane, WA

As of September 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Spokane area is the $0.62 price per square foot D1 Model at 940 North in the in the Riverside neighborhood starting from $919. The second greatest value Downtown Spokane 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 Downtown Spokane apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
940 NorthD14BR,2BA$0.62
Crystal House3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.07
The Albert Building2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.25
1831 E Marshall2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.19
826 W Mansfield Ave826 W Mansfield Ave1BR,1BA$1.30
615 W 6th Ave2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.28
Adams1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.25
The San Marco Apartments1 bed1BR,1BA$1.13
1428 West 10th0 bedroom 1 bathroom1BR,1BA$1.27
Buena Vista Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.22

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

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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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 $1,514.

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 64 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 $218 which is $1,296 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Spokane.

Expert Rental Resources

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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

Written by: Robin Stewart

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Exploring Rental Options: Apartments, Townhomes, and Lofts - Oh My!

Written by: Robin Stewart

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Practical Tips for Renters: How to Identify a Great Rental and Avoid Red Flags

Written by: Robin Stewart

Renters want to find a great apartment, the right place for them, one that checks all the boxes of location, rental cost, amenities, safety, and more.

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First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently

Written by: Robin Stewart

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