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

370 E 8th Ave

East 12 Rockwood Apartments

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The Academy

Boxcar Apartments
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1712 E Cataldo Ave

Stonecrest Apartments

Arthur Court

29 E 6th Ave

2011 E Desmet Ave

Canterbury Court
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Mission Apartments

MP105 - 8 S. Magnolia St

Loma Vista Apartments

1506 E Desmet Ave

8th & Cowley

2124 E 7th Ave
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East Central, Spokane, WA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East Central?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Central Studio Apartments | $1,232 | $1,184 | $1,335 |
| East Central 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,412 | $900 | $3,000 |
| East Central 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,693 | $955 | $2,595 |
| East Central 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,444 | $735 | $2,495 |
| East Central 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,387 | $899 | $2,000 |
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There are currently 18 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the East Central Neighborhood of Spokane, WA.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| University Area Housing - Collegewood Place | Collegewood 1B/1B | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| East 12 Rockwood Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
| The Academy | Mission | Studio,1BA | $1,070 |
| Boxcar Apartments | Studio B | Studio,1BA | $1,184 |
| Stonecrest Apartments | 1 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1609 E Hartson Ave, Unit Apt 3 | 1609 E Hartson Ave | 4BR,2BA | $0.88 |
| 5th & Conklin Townhomes | Model 1 | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.44 |
| 940 North | C1 | 3BR,2BA | $0.61 |
| 917 E 8th Ave | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.40 |
| Scott Street Apartments I | 2 BR / 2 BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.66 |
| Stonecrest Apartments | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath (M/S) | 2BR,2BA | $1.85 |
| Arthur Court | 1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.69 |
| East 12 Rockwood Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.62 |
| University Area Housing - Collegewood Place | Railhead 1B/1B | 1BR,1BA | $2.01 |
| The Academy | Mission | Studio ,1BA | $1.98 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleEast Central, Spokane, WA
Ranked #43
Among cities in Washington for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
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.
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