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

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409 Rose Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

409 Rose Ave

409 Rose AveVernonia, OR 97064
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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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Blue Heron Hollow
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Blue Heron Hollow

600 California 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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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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Big River - Crest
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Big River - Crest

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

Westlane

33763 E Columbia AveScappoose, OR 97056

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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 Studio unit found at Forest Park Apartments priced from $931. Blue Heron Hollow has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,104. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Columbia County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Forest Park ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$931
Blue Heron HollowTwo Bed One Bath2BR,1BA$1,104
Broadleaf ArborSenior Housing - 1x11BR,1BA$1,127
Candlelight - Modern Scappoose Apartments!StudioStudio,1BA$1,245
St Helens Place Apartment HomesAgateStudio,1BA$1,499

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbia County, OR

As of May 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Columbia County area is the $1.26 price per square foot Two Bed One Bath Model at Blue Heron Hollow in the starting from $1,104. The second greatest value Columbia County apartment is the Two Bed One Bath Model at Forest Park Apartments starting at $1,332 with a $1.85 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.
Blue Heron HollowTwo Bed One Bath2BR,1BA$1.26
Forest Park ApartmentsTwo Bed One Bath2BR,1BA$1.85
Arrowsmith Apartments2X1 Columbia Court with onsite laundry2BR,1BA$2.31
Candlelight - Modern Scappoose Apartments!1x11BR,1BA$2.37
Broadleaf ArborSenior Housing - 1x11BR,1BA$1.93
St Helens Place Apartment HomesAgateStudio ,1BA$2.71

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