Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Spokane Neighborhood of Spokane, WA from $400 (126 Rentals)

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$1,070 - $1,950
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$980 - $1,860
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$1,070 - $1,950
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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. The Dresden has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $750. Here are the most affordable Downtown Spokane apartments for rent in Spokane, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The GEE House2 Beds2BR,$600
The DresdenStudioStudio,1BA$750
1107 E Augusta AveModel 16BR,2BA$750
Rennwood Court Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$775
Sherwood ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$850
206 FlatsStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$850
Metro Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$850
The ImperialUrban Studio1BR,1BA$875
University Area Housing - Collegewood PlaceCollegewood 1B/1B1BR,1BA$900
Culmstock Arms Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Spokane, WA

As of March 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Spokane area is the $0.88 price per square foot 1609 E Hartson Ave Model at 1609 E Hartson Ave, Unit Apt 3 in the in the East Central neighborhood starting from $1,750. The second greatest value Downtown Spokane apartment is the 4 Beds, 1 bath Model at 617 E Lacrosse Ave starting at $1,825 with a $1.22 price per square foot in the Hillyard 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.
1609 E Hartson Ave, Unit Apt 31609 E Hartson Ave4BR,2BA$0.88
617 E Lacrosse Ave4 Beds, 1 bath4BR,1BA$1.22
Crystal House3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.07
1107 E Augusta AveModel 16BR,2.5BA$0.61
940 NorthC13BR,2BA$0.61
Sunset House Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.00
The Marlboro2 bedroom2BR,1BA$1.30
The Albert Building1 bed Bath1BR,1BA$1.22
Avienda Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.29
Sherwood ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.31

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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 $900.

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

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Spokane is Rennwood Court Apartments which is listed at $775, while the average apartment in Downtown Spokane costs $4,500.

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 46 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 $200 which is $4,300 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Spokane.

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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment

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