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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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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Blue Heron HollowOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$915
Forest Park ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$931
Broadleaf ArborSenior Housing - 1x11BR,1BA$1,167
CandlelightStudioStudio,1BA$1,295
Sawyer Pointe Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,495
St Helens Place Apartment HomesAgateStudio,1BA$1,499
Westlane2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1,575
Arrowsmith Apartments2X1 Townhouse Villa2BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Arrowsmith Apartments2X1 Townhouse Villa2BR,1BA$1.74
Westlane2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$2.10
Forest Park ApartmentsTwo Bed One Bath2BR,1BA$1.85
Broadleaf ArborSenior Housing - 1x11BR,1BA$2.00
Sawyer Pointe Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.63
St Helens Place Apartment HomesAgateStudio ,1BA$2.71
CandlelightStudioStudio ,1BA$2.38
Blue Heron HollowOne Bed One Bath1BR,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.

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