
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the East Columbia Neighborhood of Portland, OR from $941 (65 Rentals)


5418 NE 25th Ave

T. Joyce Phillips

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Kentonwood Dimensions

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East Columbia, Portland, OR Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East Columbia?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Columbia Studio Apartments | $1,229 | $899 | $2,479 |
East Columbia 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,597 | $941 | $4,217 |
| East Columbia 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,051 | $1,375 | $6,471 |
| East Columbia 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,288 | $1,733 | $3,275 |
| East Columbia 4 Bedroom Apartments | $9,382 | $9,382 | $9,382 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleEast Columbia, Portland, OR
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Columbia Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in East Columbia?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in East Columbia is under $1,145.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Columbia?
The cheapest apartment in East Columbia is T. Joyce Phillips which is listed at $941, while the average apartment in East Columbia costs $1,424.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in East Columbia?
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 36 regular apartments in East Columbia that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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