
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Cowlitz County, WA from $500 (78 Rentals)
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Jefferson Place Apartments

RiverStone Villas

Monticello

Fairways Apartments

Hemlock Court

Mint Place Apartments

Fir at 17th

1944 Hudson St

3707 Sunset Way
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890 Dougherty Rd

3308 Maple St

4658 Ocean Beach Hwy

1931 Olympia Way

506 Cowlitz Way

1002 Cedar St

107 Carrolls Ave

237 S 10th St

1922 Alabama St

1201 N 7th Ave
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Ocean Beach Condos

Columbia Trailer Court

3024 Washington Way

102 Florence St

Woodland Mobile Home & RV Park

306 Grant St

315 S 35th Ave

810 S 3rd Ave

Meriwether

905 8th Ave
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211 Pine St

285 22nd Ave

Lucas Place Commons

947 16th Ave

421 Oregon Way

296 Island Aire Dr

3024 Maryland St

Fourplex

104 Florence St

711 S 4th Ave
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710 S 3rd Ave

306 S 5th Ave

4406 Ohio St

Brookhollow RV Park

934 9th Avenue 4-Plex

2015 42nd Ave

1917 33rd Ave

1924 Dorothy St

1314-1318 21st St

1921 33rd Ave
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Cowlitz County, WA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Cowlitz County?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cowlitz County Studio Apartments | $950 | $950 | $950 |
| Cowlitz County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,429 | $1,050 | $1,700 |
| Cowlitz County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,709 | $1,250 | $1,975 |
| Cowlitz County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,840 | $1,450 | $2,150 |
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Cheapest Available Cowlitz County Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Cowlitz County, WA is a 2 Beds unit found at Country Run Apartments in the Glenwood neighborhood priced from $570. Monticello in the Glenwood neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $950. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Cowlitz County apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Country Run Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $570 |
| Monticello | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $950 |
| Fir at 17th | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| 3707 Sunset Way | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1,195 |
| 114 Beacon Hill Dr. | 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,225 |
| Fairways Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,400 |
| Jefferson Place Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Large | 1BR,1BA | $1,405 |
| Allen Street | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,675 |
| RiverStone Villas | 1x1, $1680, 2nd Floor | 1BR,1BA | $1,680 |
| 1265 12th Ave (Residential) | 2/1 | 2BR,1BA | $2,200 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cowlitz County, WA
As of May 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Cowlitz County area is the $0.67 price per square foot Two Bedroom Model at Country Run Apartments in the in the Glenwood neighborhood starting from $570. The second greatest value Cowlitz County apartment is the 1 Bed, 1 bath Model at Fir at 17th starting at $1,100 with a $1.38 price per square foot in the Glenwood neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Cowlitz County apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Country Run Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.67 |
| Fir at 17th | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
| Monticello | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.78 |
| RiverStone Villas | 1x1, $1680, 2nd Floor | 1BR,1BA | $2.17 |
| 3707 Sunset Way | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1.54 |
| 114 Beacon Hill Dr. | 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.63 |
| Jefferson Place Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Large | 1BR,1BA | $1.90 |
| Allen Street | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.33 |
| Fairways Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.17 |
| 1265 12th Ave (Residential) | 2/1 | 2BR,1BA | $3.86 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Cowlitz County Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Cowlitz County?
The cheapest apartment in Cowlitz County is Fir at 17th which is listed at $1,100, while the average apartment in Cowlitz County costs $1,810.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Cowlitz 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 1 regular apartments in Cowlitz County that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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