705 1st Street · Apartments for Rent

Welcome to your new home in Cheney, WA! This apartment boasts a prime location, just a stone's throw away from EWU, making it an ideal choice for those who value convenience. The off-street parking ensures your vehicle is always safely tucked away. Step inside to find beautiful hard wood floors that add a touch of elegance to the space. Plus, the on-site laundry facilities mean you can take care of your laundry needs without leaving the comfort of your home. This apartment offers a blend of comfort, style, and convenience that is hard to beat. Application/Screening Fee: $65 per adult applicant, nonrefundable, to cover the cost of tenant screening (credit, criminal, and rental history), where permitted by law. Advertised Rent Includes Required Tenant Benefit Package (TBP): Our advertised monthly rent is the total monthly housing charge and includes a required $20/month Equistead Properties Tenant Benefit Package (TBP). The TBP will be billed as a separate line item in AppFolio, but the total monthly charges equal the advertised rent (Base Rent + TBP = Advertised Rent). Tenant Benefit Package — $20/month (included in advertised rent; billed separately) Rent Payment Credit Reporting (TransUnion, Equifax, Experian) Financial Wellness 360° (coaching, education, budgeting tools) Identity Theft Protection (up to $1,000,000 expense reimbursement + managed resolution) Credit Monitoring & Score Tracking (with dark web alerts) Exclusive Discounts (local & national retailers) The TBP is not insurance and does not replace renters insurance. The TBP does not include renters insurance or any liability waiver program. Renters Insurance (required): Residents must maintain renters insurance meeting the lease requirements and upload proof in the Resident Portal prior to move-in and during the tenancy. The owner/manager’s insurance does not cover a resident’s personal property. Deposit Options / Deposit Alternatives: A refundable security deposit may be required as disclosed prior to lease signing. Where available, we offer Obligo (a deposit alternative). This option is strictly optional—approved residents may choose a traditional refundable security deposit instead. Paying a deposit alternative does not limit a resident’s responsibility for unpaid rent, fees, or resident-caused damages per the lease and applicable law. PetScreening. com (required for all households): Equistead uses PetScreening. com for pet/animal/no-pet documentation. All households must complete a PetScreening profile (pets, assistance animals, or “no pet”). Fees (paid to PetScreening, not Equistead): $30 when paid by credit/debit card or $25 when paid by ACH for each pet profile; $0 for assistance animals and no-pet profiles. Fees and terms are set by PetScreening and may change—see their site for details. Approved pets may be subject to pet rent and/or pet deposit/fee per listing; all amounts are disclosed in writing before lease signing. Assistance animals are processed per applicable law and are not charged pet fees. Qualification & General Terms (summary): Background and residential history check required. Income: at least 2.5× rent, or approved alternative qualification/co-signer/other verifiable means. Credit: 600+ or approved alternative qualification/co-signer. No smoking/vaping on the property. Minimum lease term required; early termination fees may apply. $150 administrative fee due at move-in. First month’s rent due prior to lease start; pro-rated if ..