
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the East Columbia Neighborhood of Portland, OR from $941 (56 Rentals) Page 2 of 2


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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 | $1,280 | $899 | $2,336 |
East Columbia 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,483 | $941 | $2,722 |
| East Columbia 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,180 | $1,271 | $6,171 |
| East Columbia 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,730 | $1,466 | $2,595 |
| East Columbia 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,995 | $4,995 | $4,995 |
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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 $1,185.
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 $4,995.
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 45 regular apartments in East Columbia that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in East Columbia?
Cheap apartments in East Columbia have an average cost of $420 which is $4,575 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Columbia.
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