Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Spokane Neighborhood of Spokane, WA from $400 (144 Rentals)

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521 S Greene St, Unit C

521 S Greene St
SpokaneWA99202

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Dearborn Apartments
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$975 - $1,250
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$915 - $1,190
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$975 - $1,250
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Dearborn Apartments

4405 E 5th AveSpokane, WA 99212
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Riverton Terrace
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$1,018 - $1,480
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$969 - $1,431
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$49

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$1,018 - $1,480
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Riverton Terrace

1904 E South Riverton AveSpokane, WA 99207
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Broadmoor
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$1,050 - $1,300
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$1,050 - $1,300

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Broadmoor

2136 W Riverside AveSpokane, WA 99201
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The Academy
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$1,070 - $1,950
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$980 - $1,860
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The Academy

1216 N Superior StSpokane, WA 99202
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Velo Apartments Spokane
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$1,096 - $1,710
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$1,067 - $1,681
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$29

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$1,096 - $1,710
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Velo Apartments Spokane

1842 E South Riverton AveSpokane, WA 99207
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Cooper George
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$1,104 - $2,079
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$1,098 - $2,073
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Cooper George

707 W 5th AveSpokane, WA 99204
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Beau Rivage 324
$1,120 - $1,545
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Beau Rivage 324

4707 E Upriver DrSpokane, WA 99217
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District Lofts at Garland
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$1,146 - $1,695
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$1,046 - $1,595
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District Lofts at Garland

951 W Walton AveSpokane, WA 99205
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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
Riverfront AnnexRiverfront AnnexStudio,1BA$875
Culmstock Arms Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$900
University Area Housing - Collegewood PlaceCollegewood 1B/1B1BR,1BA$900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Spokane, WA

As of April 06, 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 Unit 1 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 AveUnit 14BR,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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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 $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 55 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 $223 which is $7,127 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Spokane.

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