Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Central Neighborhood of Spokane, WA from $600 (18 Rentals)

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$1,070 - $1,950
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Academy

1216 N Superior StSpokane, WA 99202
Student Housing
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Canterbury Court
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Canterbury Court

1010 S Rockwood BlvdSpokane, WA 99202
Senior Living
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Mission Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Mission Apartments

1608 E Mission AveSpokane, WA 99202
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Loma Vista Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Loma Vista Apartments

105-129 S Havana StSpokane, WA 99202
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8th & Cowley
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

8th & Cowley

45 E 8th AveSpokane, WA 99202

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East Central, Spokane, WA Local Guide

Cheapest Available East Central Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Central area of Spokane, WA is a 1 Bed unit found at University Area Housing - Collegewood Place priced from $900. East 12 Rockwood Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,050. Here are the most affordable East Central apartments for rent in Spokane, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
University Area Housing - Collegewood PlaceCollegewood 1B/1B1BR,1BA$900
East 12 Rockwood Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,050
The AcademyMissionStudio,1BA$1,070
Boxcar ApartmentsStudio BStudio,1BA$1,184
Stonecrest Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath (Standard)1BR,1BA$1,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Central, WA

As of April 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Central 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 East Central apartment is the Model 1 Model at 5th & Conklin Townhomes starting at $1,950 with a $1.44 price per square foot in the Latah Valley neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Central 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
5th & Conklin TownhomesModel 12BR,2.5BA$1.44
940 NorthC13BR,2BA$0.61
917 E 8th Ave2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.40
Scott Street Apartments I2 BR / 2 BA2BR,2BA$1.66
Stonecrest Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bath (M/S)2BR,2BA$1.85
Arthur Court1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.69
East 12 Rockwood Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.62
University Area Housing - Collegewood PlaceRailhead 1B/1B1BR,1BA$2.01
The AcademyMissionStudio ,1BA$1.98

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East Central, Spokane, WA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Central Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in East Central?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in East Central is under $2,095.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Central?

The cheapest apartment in East Central is University Area Housing - Collegewood Place which is listed at $900, while the average apartment in East Central costs $4,500.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in East Central?

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 36 regular apartments in East Central that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

Expert Rental Resources

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