Cheap Apartments for Rent in Columbia County, OR from $600 (21 Rentals)

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575-587 N 9th St
3 Bedroom Apartments

575-587 N 9th St

575-587 N 9th StSaint Helens, OR 97051
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409 Rose Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

409 Rose Ave

409 Rose AveVernonia, OR 97064
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810 S Nehalem St
2 Bedroom Apartments

810 S Nehalem St

810 S Nehalem StClatskanie, OR 97016
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Big River - Crest
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Big River - Crest

244 N 14th StSaint Helens, OR 97051
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Norcrest Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Norcrest Apartments

184 Bradley StSaint Helens, OR 97051

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Blue Heron Hollow
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Blue Heron Hollow

600 California AveVernonia, OR 97064
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Sycamore View
2 Bedroom Apartments

Sycamore View

33445 SW Sycamore StScappoose, OR 97056
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Two Rivers Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Two Rivers Apartments

544 N 10th StSaint Helens, OR 97051
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Broadleaf Arbor
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Broadleaf Arbor

2298 Gable RdSaint Helens, OR 97051
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Cheapest Available Columbia County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Columbia County, OR is a Studio unit found at Candlelight - New Modern Scappoose Apartments in the Outlying Hillsboro neighborhood priced from $1,199. Arrowsmith Apartments^ has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,550. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Columbia County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Candlelight - New Modern Scappoose ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,199
Arrowsmith Apartments^2X1 Townhouse Villa2BR,1BA$1,550
St Helens Place Apartment HomesAgateStudio,1BA$1,590
Sawyer Pointe2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,675

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbia County, OR

As of June 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Columbia County area is the $1.77 price per square foot 178 North 12th Street Model at 178 North 12th Street, Unit 178 in the starting from $1,790. The second greatest value Columbia County apartment is the 2X1 Townhouse Villa Model at Arrowsmith Apartments^ starting at $1,550 with a $1.68 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Columbia County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
178 North 12th Street, Unit 178178 North 12th Street3BR,1.5BA$1.77
Arrowsmith Apartments^2X1 Townhouse Villa2BR,1BA$1.68
33713 SE Santosh St, Unit 33713 SE Santosh Street33713 SE Santosh St2BR,1BA$1.56
Candlelight - New Modern Scappoose Apartments2x12BR,1BA$2.23
Sawyer Pointe2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.40
St Helens Place Apartment HomesAgateStudio ,1BA$2.88

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Columbia County Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Columbia County?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Columbia County is at St Helens Place Apartment Homes listed at $1,590.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Columbia County Apartment is $1,395 at Candlelight - New Modern Scappoose Apartments.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Columbia County is starting from $1,550 at Arrowsmith Apartments^.

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