Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the East Columbia Neighborhood of Portland, OR from $1,593 (4 Rentals)
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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 | $1,349 | $942 | $2,327 |
East Columbia 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,655 | $745 | $3,644 |
East Columbia 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,420 | $1,593 | $4,425 |
East Columbia 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,027 | $1,760 | $2,295 |
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Getting Around the East Columbia Neighborhood in Portland, OR
Walk Score®
37 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
69 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
43 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 Cully Park Apartments which is listed at $1,195, while the average apartment in East Columbia costs $2,435.
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 3 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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