Cheap Apartments for Rent in Columbia County, OR from $700 (26 Rentals)

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577 N 9th
3 Bedroom Apartments

577 N 9th

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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Blue Heron Hollow
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Blue Heron Hollow

600 California AveVernonia, OR 97064

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61333 Barger Rd
Studio Apartments

61333 Barger Rd

61333 Barger RdSaint Helens, OR 97051
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725 NW Pine St
2 Bedroom Apartments

725 NW Pine St

725 NW Pine StClatskanie, OR 97016

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Candlelight
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Candlelight

51577 SE 2nd StScappoose, OR 97056
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Westlane
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Westlane

33763 E Columbia AveScappoose, OR 97056
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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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Sycamore View
2 to 4 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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Cheapest Available Columbia County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Columbia County, OR is a 1 Bed unit found at Blue Heron Hollow in the Columbia County neighborhood priced from $915. Forest Park Apartments in the Columbia County neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,109. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Columbia County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Blue Heron HollowOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$915
Forest Park ApartmentsOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$1,109
Broadleaf ArborSenior Housing - 1x11BR,1BA$1,167
810 South Nehalem Street810 South Nehalem Street - 52BR,1BA$1,225
CandlelightStudioStudio,1BA$1,249
Sawyer Pointe Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,495
St Helens Place Apartment HomesAgateStudio,1BA$1,499
Arrowsmith Apartments2X1 Townhouse Villa2BR,1BA$1,600
577 N 9th577 N 9th - 13BR,2BA$1,750

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbia County, OR

As of August 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Columbia County area is the $1.35 price per square foot 577 N 9th - 1 Model at 577 N 9th in the in the Columbia County neighborhood starting from $1,750. The second greatest value Columbia County apartment is the 2X1 Townhouse Villa Model at Arrowsmith Apartments starting at $1,600 with a $1.74 price per square foot in the Columbia County neighborhood. 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.
577 N 9th577 N 9th - 13BR,2BA$1.35
Arrowsmith Apartments2X1 Townhouse Villa2BR,1BA$1.74
Forest Park ApartmentsTwo Bed One Bath2BR,1BA$1.85
810 South Nehalem Street810 South Nehalem Street - 52BR,1BA$1.96
Sawyer Pointe Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.63
St Helens Place Apartment HomesAgateStudio ,1BA$2.71
Broadleaf ArborSenior Housing - 1x11BR,1BA$2.11
Blue Heron HollowOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$1.73
CandlelightStudioStudio ,1BA$2.89

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Columbia County Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Columbia County?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Columbia County is under $1,750.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Columbia County?

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 5 regular apartments in Columbia County that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Columbia County?

Cheap apartments in Columbia County have an average cost of $719 which is $857 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Columbia County.

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