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

409 Rose Ave

575-587 N 9th St

Blue Heron Hollow

810 S Nehalem St
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61333 Barger Rd

Fern View Mobile Home Parks

725 NW Pine St

635 SW Tichenor St

2369 Columbia Blvd

Sawyer Pointe Apartments
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Candlelight

Arrowsmith Apartments

Solhavn Apartments

Vance Terrace Apartments

Westlane

Big River - Crest
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Norcrest Apartments

Sycamore View

Big River Woodland Trail Apartments

Columbia Park Apartments

Two Rivers Apartments

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Columbia County, OR Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Columbia County?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia County Studio Apartments | $1,534 | $1,499 | $1,593 |
| Columbia County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,447 | $1,167 | $1,821 |
| Columbia County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,421 | $1,300 | $1,600 |
| Columbia County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,910 | $1,600 | $2,200 |
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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 priced from $915. Forest Park Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $931. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Columbia County apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Heron Hollow | One Bed One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $915 |
| Forest Park Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $931 |
| Broadleaf Arbor | Senior Housing - 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,167 |
| Candlelight | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,295 |
| Sawyer Pointe Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,495 |
| St Helens Place Apartment Homes | Agate | Studio,1BA | $1,499 |
| Westlane | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1,575 |
| Arrowsmith Apartments | 2X1 Townhouse Villa | 2BR,1BA | $1,600 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbia County, OR
As of June 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Columbia County area is the $1.74 price per square foot 2X1 Townhouse Villa Model at Arrowsmith Apartments in the starting from $1,600. The second greatest value Columbia County apartment is the 2 Beds, 1 Baths Model at Westlane starting at $1,575 with a $2.10 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Columbia County apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arrowsmith Apartments | 2X1 Townhouse Villa | 2BR,1BA | $1.74 |
| Westlane | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $2.10 |
| Forest Park Apartments | Two Bed One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.85 |
| Broadleaf Arbor | Senior Housing - 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| Sawyer Pointe Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.63 |
| St Helens Place Apartment Homes | Agate | Studio ,1BA | $2.71 |
| Candlelight | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.38 |
| Blue Heron Hollow | One Bed One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.73 |
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 $1,600.
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 4 regular apartments in Columbia County that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
Expert Rental Resources
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