Cheap Apartments for Rent in Columbia City, OR from $900 (54 Rentals)

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Maple Knoll Apartments
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$1,285 - $1,485
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Maple Knoll Apartments

1824 NE 104th LoopVancouver, WA 98686
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Alderbrook Apartments
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$1,385 - $2,499
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$1,385 - $2,499
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Alderbrook Apartments

9501 NE 19th AveVancouver, WA 98665
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The Acres
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$1,399 - $2,327
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The Acres

8917 NE 15th AveVancouver, WA 98665
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One26 Vista
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$1,572 - $5,715
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One26 Vista

6914 NE 126th StVancouver, WA 98686
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Highland Hills
$1,835 - $2,992
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Highland Hills

2406 NE 139th StVancouver, WA 98686
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Dell Terrace
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Dell Terrace

7416-7422 NE Hazel Dell AveVancouver, WA 98665
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Erica Village
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Erica Village

1001-1115 NE 105th StVancouver, WA 98685
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Sydney Court
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Sydney Court

1016 NE 86th StVancouver, WA 98665
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134th Street Lofts
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134th Street Lofts

13414 NE 23rd AveVancouver, WA 98686
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Columbia City, OR Local Guide

Cheapest Available Columbia City Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Columbia City, OR is a 1 Bed unit found at Cougar Creek Apartments in the Tenney Garden Tracts neighborhood priced from $1,106. Broadleaf Arbor has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,127. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Columbia City apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cougar Creek ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,106
Broadleaf ArborSenior Housing - 1x11BR,1BA$1,127
Candlelight - Modern Scappoose Apartments!StudioStudio,1BA$1,245
Teal Pointe Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,269
Maple Knoll Apartments2x12BR,1BA$1,285
Vista View Apartments1x1 Small1BR,1BA$1,294
Parklane Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,317
The Modern at Canyon CreekDeschutes2BR,1BA$1,330
Rolling Creek2X12BR,1BA$1,330
The Acres2 Bed 1 Bath Grey Classic2BR,1BA$1,399

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbia City, OR and Nearby

As of May 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Columbia City area is the $1.48 price per square foot 3x2.5/2 Car Garage Model at The Crossing in the in the Wishing Wells Estates neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value Columbia City apartment is the B1.2 Model at Highland Hills starting at $2,008 with a $1.71 price per square foot in the Sherwood neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Columbia City apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Crossing3x2.5/2 Car Garage3BR,2.5BA$1.48
Highland HillsB1.22BR,2BA$1.71
Pioneer VistaTwo Bedroom (1041)2BR,2BA$1.66
Waterford Terrace Apartments2x1 - floor2BR,1BA$1.72
Willow CreekTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.68
Erica Village2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.68
Olympic Park4 WEEKS FREE! 2 BED 1 BATH APARTMENT HOME - 2nd...2BR,1BA$1.48
The Acres2 Bed 1 Bath Reno2BR,1BA$1.73
Maple Knoll Apartments2x12BR,1BA$1.52
The Modern at Canyon CreekDeschutes2BR,1BA$1.73

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Columbia City Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Columbia City Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Columbia City Apartment is $1,106 at Cougar Creek Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Columbia City Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Columbia City is starting from $1,285 at Maple Knoll Apartments.

What is the most affordable Columbia City Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Columbia City Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Modern at Canyon Creek and starts from $1,650.

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