Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Columbia Neighborhood of Portland, OR from $700 (37 Rentals)

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Kimberly Court
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Kimberly Court

5624-5762 NE 42nd AvePortland, OR 97218
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Dekum Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Dekum Apartments

1308 NE Dekum StPortland, OR 97211
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The Carter
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Carter

6811 NE Grand AvePortland, OR 97211
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Citizen East
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Citizen East

4605-4609 NE Killingsworth StPortland, OR 97218
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Asher22
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Asher22

410 NE Dekum StPortland, OR 97211
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Charay Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Charay Apartments

5050 NE Killingsworth StPortland, OR 97218
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Kentonwood Dimensions
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Kentonwood Dimensions

1603 N Willis BlvdPortland, OR 97217
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The Kennedy
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Kennedy

2171 N Rosa Parks WayPortland, OR 97217
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Bailey Commons
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bailey Commons

6942 N Montana AvePortland, OR 97217
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Falcon Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Falcon Apartments

5401-5425 N Albina AvePortland, OR 97217
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Trinidad Commons
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Trinidad Commons

5712 N Interstate AvePortland, OR 97217
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Verona
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Verona

460 NE Simpson StPortland, OR 97211
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Villas de Mariposas
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Villas de Mariposas

5020 NE Killingsworth StPortland, OR 97218
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ArLo
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

ArLo

6015 N Interstate AvePortland, OR 97217
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Ava's Place
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Ava's Place

5881 N Montana AvePortland, OR 97217
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Watts Rowhouses
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Watts Rowhouses

1350 N Watts StPortland, OR 97217
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East Columbia, Portland, OR Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Dekum CourtStudio NON-SUBSIDIZED1BR,1BA$941
Kenton CommonsStudioStudio,1BA$950
Koz on KillingsworthStudioStudio,1BA$950
Kimberly Court1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$950
330 Dekum ApartmentsStudio - Income Restricted - Click for DetailsStudio,1BA$995
Modern Living at Koz on InterstateOpen StudioStudio,1BA$1,050
Nomad ApartmentsStudio AStudio,1BA$1,099
PacelineThe SpokeStudio,1BA$1,149
ShiftStudio A, 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$1,149
Kentonwood DimensionsStudio Unit Rent and Income Restricted at 60% MFIStudio,1BA$1,185

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Columbia, OR

As of September 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Columbia area is the $1.10 price per square foot 3 Bedroom 1 Bath Model at Villas de Mariposas in the in the Cully neighborhood starting from $1,267. The second greatest value East Columbia apartment is the 2BR Model at 5536 N Maryland Ave starting at $1,800 with a $1.82 price per square foot in the Northeast Portland neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Columbia apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Villas de Mariposas3 Bedroom 1 Bath3BR,1.5BA$1.10
5536 N Maryland Ave2BR2BR,1BA$1.82
Yacht Harbor ClubKelson1BR,1BA$1.96
30k ApartmentsTwo Bedroom C2BR,2BA$2.32
Fernhill Crossing LLC2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms2BR,2BA$2.24
Prose Hayden IslandOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.14
Slogan Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.96
Jasper1x1 - Income Limited1BR,1BA$2.40
Kimberly Court1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.69
Kenton CommonsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.13

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
East Columbia, Portland, OR

Ranked #69

Among cities in Oregon for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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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

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Columbia Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in East Columbia?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in East Columbia is at Koz on Killingsworth listed at $950.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom East Columbia Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom East Columbia Apartment is $941 at Dekum Court.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom East Columbia Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in East Columbia is starting from $1,370 at Koz on Killingsworth.

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