Cheap Apartments for Rent in the U District Spokane, WA from $500 (15 Rentals)

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Park Tower
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Park Tower

217 W Spokane Falls BlvdSpokane, WA 99201
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Mission Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Mission Apartments

1608 E Mission AveSpokane, WA 99202
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Studio 24 Apartments
Studio Apartments

Studio 24 Apartments

221-223 W Riverside AveSpokane, WA 99201
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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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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

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227 W Riverside AveSpokane, WA 99201

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U District, Spokane, WA Local Guide

Cheapest Available U District Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the U District area of Spokane, WA is a Studio unit found at Sherwood Apartments priced from $850. The Imperial has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $890. Here are the most affordable U District apartments for rent in Spokane, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sherwood ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$850
The ImperialSmall Urban Studio1BR,1BA$890
University Area Housing - Collegewood PlaceCollegewood 1B/1B1BR,1BA$965
Ironside ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,175
Boxcar ApartmentsStudio BStudio,1BA$1,199

Best Value Apartments for Rent in U District, WA

As of November 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the U District 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 U District 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 U District 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
Matilda2x22BR,2BA$2.02
The Scott Residence2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.84
940 NorthB12BR,1BA$1.17
Robinwood Apartments2 bed2BR,1.5BA$2.36
Cambridge Court ApartmentsUnfurnished 1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.80
Riverview Lofts1X11BR,1BA$1.95
The AcademySinto2BR,1BA$2.27
University Area Housing - Collegewood PlaceRailhead 1B/1B1BR,1BA$2.01

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
U District, Spokane, WA

Ranked #39

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com is proud to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities and towns across the United States including U District, Spokane, and the greater Spokane area. 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 convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, apartment communities for the kids, proximity to transit, and other valuable search options. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Getting Around the U District Neighborhood in Spokane, WA

Walk Score®

72 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

83 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

55 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap U District Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in U District?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in U District is under $1,750.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in U District?

The cheapest apartment in U District is The Imperial which is listed at $890, while the average apartment in U District costs $4,000.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in U District?

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 U District 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 U District?

Cheap apartments in U District have an average cost of $219 which is $3,781 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in U District.

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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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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