Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Central Neighborhood of Spokane, WA from $600 (15 Rentals)

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Canterbury Court
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Canterbury Court

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

Mission Apartments

1608 E Mission AveSpokane, WA 99202
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Hart Terrace
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hart Terrace

3308 E 11th AveSpokane, WA 99202
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203 E Sharp Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

203 E Sharp Ave

203 E Sharp AveSpokane, WA 99202
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Stonecrest Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Stonecrest Apartments

803-829 S Cowley StSpokane, 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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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 $965. East 12 Rockwood Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,000. 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$965
East 12 Rockwood Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,000
Boxcar ApartmentsStudio BStudio,1BA$1,199
Ironside ApartmentsUrban 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,330
The AcademySinto2BR,1BA$1,660

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Central, WA

As of October 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Central area is the $1.33 price per square foot Model 1 Model at 5th & Conklin Townhomes in the in the Latah Valley neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value East Central apartment is the 1+Month Stay - Fully Furnished 1 bd 1 bt Model at Ruby Suites starting at $2,400 with a $2.18 price per square foot in the Riverside 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.
5th & Conklin TownhomesModel 12BR,2.5BA$1.33
Ruby Suites1+Month Stay - Fully Furnished 1 bd 1 bt1BR,1BA$2.18
Manito 62 Bedroom / 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$2.14
Matilda2x22BR,2BA$2.02
The Scott Residence2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.84
940 NorthB12BR,1BA$1.17
The AcademySinto2BR,1BA$2.36
East 12 Rockwood Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.46
University Area Housing - Collegewood PlaceRailhead 1B/1B1BR,1BA$2.01
Boxcar ApartmentsStudio BStudio ,1BA$3.13

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
East Central, Spokane, WA

Ranked #51

Among cities in Washington for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the East Central Neighborhood in Spokane, WA

Walk Score®

60 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

58 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

41 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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 $2,400.

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 $965, while the average apartment in East Central costs $4,000.

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 1 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

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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Written by: Trey Huguley

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