
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the U District Spokane, WA from $500 (34 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the U District area of Spokane.


Metro Apartments

Sherwood

University Area Housing - Collegewood Place

Railhead Apartments

Nora Apartments

Total Monthly Price
The Academy

The Albert Building
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1223 E Nora Ave

1712 E Cataldo Ave

Arthur Court

2009 E Desmet Ave

Cambridge Court Apartments

The Warren

Stonecrest Apartments
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29 E 6th Ave

29 E 6th Ave

Park Tower

Mission Apartments

University Area Housing

1107 E Augusta Ave

University Area Housing

University Area Housing
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411 E Sinto Ave

The Imperial

Hale

217 E Sinto Ave

1812 E Mallon Ave

MP105 - 8 S. Magnolia St

The Brooklyn on 6th Apartments

226-230 E 7th Ave
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817 E 8th Ave

8th & Cowley
U District, Spokane, WA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in U District?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| U District Studio Apartments | $1,253 | $775 | $1,530 |
| U District 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,408 | $850 | $3,000 |
| U District 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,299 | $600 | $2,507 |
| U District 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,480 | $1,995 | $2,802 |
| U District 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,827 | $909 | $2,400 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 34 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the U District Neighborhood of Spokane, WA.
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Cheapest Available U District Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the U District area of Spokane, WA is a 2 Beds unit found at The GEE House priced from $600. Studio 24 Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $775. Here are the most affordable U District apartments for rent in Spokane, WA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The GEE House | 2 Beds | 2BR, | $600 |
| Studio 24 Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $775 |
| 411 E Sinto Ave | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| Metro Apartments | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| The Imperial | Urban Studio | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
| Sherwood | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $875 |
| University Area Housing - Collegewood Place | Collegewood 1B/1B | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| 217 E Sinto Ave | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
| The Academy | Mission | Studio,1BA | $1,070 |
| Railhead Apartments | Railhead 1bd | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in U District, WA
As of July 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the U District area is the $1.25 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at The Albert Building in the in the Panorama Place neighborhood starting from $1,500. The second greatest value U District apartment is the 2 BR / 2 BA Model at Scott Street Apartments I starting at $1,700 with a $1.66 price per square foot in the Latah Valley neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for U District apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Albert Building | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| Scott Street Apartments I | 2 BR / 2 BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.66 |
| Robinwood Apartments | 2 bed | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.99 |
| 226-230 E 7th Ave | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1.55 |
| Arthur Court | 1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.69 |
| 217 E Sinto Ave | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1.53 |
| 411 E Sinto Ave | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| Studio 24 Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.63 |
| The GEE House | 2 Beds | 2BR,0.5BA | $1.33 |
| Metro Apartments | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.89 |
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
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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 $1,100.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in U District?
The cheapest apartment in U District is 411 E Sinto Ave which is listed at $850, while the average apartment in U District costs $7,350.
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 46 regular apartments in U District that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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