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property at 521 S Greene St

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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521 S Greene St, Unit C

521 S Greene St
SpokaneWA99202

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property at 176 S Chestnut St

$995 - $1,095

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176 S Chestnut St

SpokaneWA99201

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1216 N Superior StSpokane, WA 99202
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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
Rennwood Court ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$700
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
The ImperialUrban Studio1BR,1BA$850
206 FlatsStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$850
Metro Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Spokane, WA

As of July 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Spokane 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 Downtown Spokane apartment is the C1 Model at 940 North starting at $919 with a $0.76 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.
Crystal House3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.07
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
Cedar Ridge Apartments2 Bedroom x 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.27
The San Marco Apartments1 bed1BR,1BA$1.13
Buena Vista Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.22

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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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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 79 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 $318 which is $7,032 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Spokane.

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

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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

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

Written by: Robin Stewart

Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.