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    221 Elm St, # 221, Cheney, WA 99004

    2beds
    1,100sqft

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    Small dogs OK
    Air conditioner, window unit
    Hookups laundry
    Attached garage parking
    Baseboard

    What's special

    Covered parkingOff-street parking in backFull kitchenYard access includedBathroom with showerTree-lined residential streetQuiet tree-lined neighborhood
    2-Bed Basement | All Utilities Included | Walk to Campus & Main Street ________________________________________ MAIN DESCRIPTION Spacious 2-bedroom basement unit in a quiet, tree-lined neighborhood. Perfect for grad students, young professionals, or anyone who wants community without chaos. ~1,200 sqft with two large living rooms (one with a fireplace), spacious bedrooms, full kitchen, and bathroom with shower. New egress windows bring in excellent natural light and frame views of the peaceful street outside. All utilities included in the price of rent: electricity, water, sewer, and garbage (utilities are shared; tenant overage above $400/month). Washer/dryer hookups installed and ready in garage. Refrigerator provided. Yard access included. Off-street parking in back. Garage rental optional. Quiet, respectful neighborhood. Reasonable landlord who actually responds to requests. ________________________________________ LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS 7-minute walk to EWU campus 5-minute walk to STA transit (downtown Spokane direct access) 3-minute walk to Taj Malik and restaurants 1-3 minute drive to grocery stores (Yokes, Safeway) Tree-lined residential street with active but peaceful neighborhood vibe Watch the world in motion. See families on weekend walks. Watch runners do their thing. It's a neighborhood where people actually live. ________________________________________ WHAT'S INCLUDED ($1,300/month) Water, sewer, garbage, electricity Washer/dryer hookups Refrigerator Off-street parking Fireplace Yard access (unfenced great grass area) Tenant pays: Utility overages (if above $400/month) _______________________________________ OPTIONAL GARAGE (+$250/month = $1,500 total) 500 sqft semi-insulated 2-car garage with: Direct basement access (no outdoor walk) Covered parking Full washer/dryer control Extra storage space ________________________________________ UNIT DETAILS Bedrooms: 2 (spacious, ~110-120 sqft each) Bathrooms: 1 (full, with shower) Living Spaces: Two large living rooms (~260 sqft + ~200 sqft) Square Footage: ~1,200 sqft Kitchen: 13' x 12.5' (spacious, with appliances) Utilities: Electricity, water, sewer, garbage included Parking: Off-street (back-alley access, gravel) unless garage is rented Yard: Access to grass area Own Address: Yes ________________________________________ IDEAL FOR Grad students who need peace + proximity to campus Young professionals who want walkable neighborhood living Remote workers who value natural light + quiet Anyone tired of living in multi-family rentals and wanting your own space What we're NOT: A party house. High turnover. Unreasonable landlord. ________________________________________ LEASE & MOVE-IN Lease Term: 12-month preferred, but flexible for the right tenant. Willing to discuss options. Move-in Costs: First month's rent ($1,300) + Security deposit ($1,000) = $2300 Fireplace: Decorative only. Cannot be used. Pets: Case-by-case consideration. Small dogs may be welcome with approval, $500 pet deposit, and $50/month pet rent. No cats/reptiles/birds without written permission. Smoking: No smoking anywhere on premises Move-in ready: W/D hookups finishing this week ________________________________________ ABOUT THE NEIGHBORHOOD This isn't a cramped rental it's a real basement unit with real space, real light, and real community. The street is active but relaxed: students walking to campus, families with strollers, runners passing by, neighbors being neighbors. You're not isolated from campus or downtown, but you're not in the noise either. It's the neighborhood that appeals to people who want to actually live somewhere. Unit Address: The rental has its own mailing address Tenant does not pay utilities, utilities reflected in price of rent however additional charges of utilties above $400 will be charged difference to tenant No additional registration or paperwork required Unit is fully independent from upstairs residence Move-In Ready: Unit is clean and ready for immediate occupancy All utilities connected and functional W/D hookups installed and ready Refrigerator provided
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    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 2
    • Bathrooms: 1
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    Heating
    • Baseboard
    Cooling
    • Air Conditioner, Window Unit
    Appliances
    • Included: Oven, Refrigerator
    • Laundry: Hookups
    Features
    • Flooring: Tile
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 1,100 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Parking features: Attached, Garage, Off Street
    • Has attached garage: Yes
    • Details: Contact manager
    Details
    • Additional structures: Garage(s)

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: Apartment
    • Property subtype: Apartment

    Utilities & green energy

    • Utilities for property: Electricity, Garbage, Sewage, Water

    Building

    Management
    • Pets allowed: Yes

    Community & HOA

    Location
    • Region: Cheney

    Financial & listing details

    • Lease term: 1 Year

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    10/6/2026Price change$1,200-7.7%$1/sqft
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    10/5/2026Listed for rent$1,300$1/sqft
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    Neighborhood: 99004

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