Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Columbia Neighborhood of Portland, OR from $500 (22 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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Kanjaya Building
Studio Apartments

Kanjaya Building

820 N Killingsworth StPortland, OR 97217
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The Carter
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Carter

6811 NE Grand AvePortland, OR 97211
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Asher22
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Asher22

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

Citizen East

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

Lyra

5470 NE 16th AvePortland, OR 97211
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Cassi
Studio Apartments

Cassi

1616 NE Killingsworth StPortland, OR 97211
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Kentonwood Dimensions
Studio Apartments

Kentonwood Dimensions

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

The Kennedy

2171 N Rosa Parks WayPortland, 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 $506. 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$506
Kenton CommonsStudioStudio,1BA$950
Kimberly Court1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$950
Koz on KillingsworthStudioStudio,1BA$998
Live Modern at Koz on InterstateOpen StudioStudio,1BA$1,050

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Columbia, OR

As of July 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Columbia area is the $1.53 price per square foot 6623 N Vancouver Ave Model at 6623 N Vancouver Ave, Unit 5 in the in the Northeast Portland neighborhood starting from $1,375. The second greatest value East Columbia apartment is the Interstate Model at Northwood starting at $1,725 with a $2.01 price per square foot in the Northwest 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.
6623 N Vancouver Ave, Unit 56623 N Vancouver Ave1BR,1BA$1.53
NorthwoodInterstate1BR,1BA$2.01
Dekum Court2 Bedroom NON-SUBSIDIZED2BR,1BA$1.75
Bailey Commons1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.04
Cully Park Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.61
1830 N Kilpatrick St, Unit 1830 N Kilpatrick St unit B1830 N Kilpatrick St1BR,1BA$2.29
Prose Hayden IslandOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.14
Bridgeton Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.06
Kimberly Court1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.69
Kenton CommonsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.13

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
East Columbia, Portland, OR

Ranked #77

Among neighborhoods in Portland, OR for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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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 Kenton Commons 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 $506 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 $1,150 at Kimberly Court.

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