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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Columbia Neighborhood of Portland, OR from $700 (41 Rentals)
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Koz on Killingsworth
151 N Killingsworth StPortland, OR 97217
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Kenton Commons
8408-8428 N Brandon AvePortland, OR 97217
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Shift
5680 N Montana AvePortland, OR 97217
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Paceline
1375 N Killingsworth StPortland, OR 97217
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Modern Living at Koz on Interstate
5460 N Interstate AvePortland, OR 97217
5511 N Denver Ave
PortlandOR97217
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Nomad Apartments
5620 N Interstate AvePortland, OR 97217
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$1,169 - $1,958Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Bridgeton Apartments
10445 NE 6th StPortland, OR 97211
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Kentonwood Dimensions
1603 N Willis BlvdPortland, OR 97217
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MF 16 - N. Sumner
1524 N Sumner StPortland, OR 97217
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8007-8015 N Denver Ave
8007-8015-8015 N Denver AvePortland, OR 97217
7312-7334 N Lancaster Ave
PortlandOR97217
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505 Dekum Apartments
505-577 NE Dekum StPortland, OR 97211
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MF 15 - N. Emerson
1514 N Emerson StPortland, OR 97217
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1504 North Jarrett Street
1504 North Jarrett StreetPortland, OR 97217
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1902-1910 N Kilpatrick St - Kenton
1902-1910-1910 N Kilpatrick StPortland, OR 97217
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Stafford Apartments
436 NE Stafford StPortland, OR 97211
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The Annex At Bridgeton
1245 N Anchor WayPortland, OR 97217
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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 | $1,243 | $950 | $2,798 |
| East Columbia 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,607 | $941 | $2,439 |
| East Columbia 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,146 | $1,428 | $3,688 |
| East Columbia 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,250 | $1,760 | $2,595 |
| East Columbia 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,460 | $3,770 | $9,150 |
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Cheapest Available East Columbia Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Columbia area of Portland, OR is a 1 Bed unit found at Dekum Court priced from $941. Kenton Commons has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $950. Here are the most affordable East Columbia apartments for rent in Portland, OR:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dekum Court | Studio NON-SUBSIDIZED | 1BR,1BA | $941 |
| Kenton Commons | Studio | Studio,1BA | $950 |
| Kimberly Court | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| Koz on Killingsworth | Studio | Studio,1BA | $950 |
| Shift | Studio B, 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $1,022 |
| Paceline | The Spoke | Studio,1BA | $1,049 |
| Modern Living at Koz on Interstate | Bright & Airy Open Studios | Studio,1BA | $1,050 |
| Nomad Apartments | Studio C | Studio,1BA | $1,105 |
| Bridgeton Apartments | STUDIO | Studio,1BA | $1,169 |
| Kentonwood Dimensions | Studio Unit Rent and Income Restricted at 60% MFI | Studio,1BA | $1,185 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Columbia, OR
As of November 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Columbia area is the $1.82 price per square foot Regatta Model at Yacht Harbor Club in the in the North Portland neighborhood starting from $2,045. The second greatest value East Columbia apartment is the 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms Model at Fernhill Crossing LLC starting at $1,900 with a $2.24 price per square foot in the Cully neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Columbia apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Yacht Harbor Club | Regatta | 1BR,1BA | $1.82 |
| Fernhill Crossing LLC | 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms | 2BR,2BA | $2.24 |
| 36 NE Lombard St, Unit 36 | 36 NE Lombard St | 2BR,1BA | $1.90 |
| Patton Square | 2 bed with yard | 2BR,1BA | $2.16 |
| Prose Hayden Island | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.14 |
| Northwood | Denver | 1BR,1BA | $2.27 |
| 822 N Killingsworth St, Unit #204 | 822 N Killingsworth St | 2BR,1BA | $2.27 |
| minne01 | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.30 |
| Kimberly Court | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.69 |
| Kenton Commons | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.15 |
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Lifestyle Ratings
ApartmentHomeLiving.com is happy to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities and towns, and rental properties across Oregon including East Columbia, Portland, and the greater Portland area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, places that make kids happy, raising pets, transit options, and other valuable search options. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!
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?
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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 Dekum Court which is listed at $941, while the average apartment in East Columbia costs $6,460.
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 32 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 $340 which is $6,120 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Columbia.
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