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

Kenton Commons

Modern Living at Koz on Interstate

Nomad Apartments

1724 NE Killingsworth St

Paceline

Shift

505 Dekum Apartments

2125 N Kilpatrick St

8007-8015 N Denver Ave

Bridgeton Apartments

2090 NE Morgan St, Unit B

Beautifully finished apartments in N Portland

Jasper

The Annex At Bridgeton
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 |
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East Columbia Studio Apartments | $1,395 | $950 | $2,490 |
East Columbia 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,662 | $941 | $2,682 |
East Columbia 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,259 | $1,370 | $3,526 |
East Columbia 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,617 | $2,385 | $2,850 |
East Columbia 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,535 | $3,195 | $3,875 |
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There are currently 37 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the East Columbia Neighborhood of Portland, OR.
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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 |
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Dekum Court | Studio NON-SUBSIDIZED | 1BR,1BA | $941 |
Kenton Commons | Studio | Studio,1BA | $950 |
Koz on Killingsworth | Studio | Studio,1BA | $950 |
Kimberly Court | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
330 Dekum Apartments | Studio - Income Restricted - Click for Details | Studio,1BA | $995 |
Modern Living at Koz on Interstate | Open Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,050 |
Nomad Apartments | Studio A | Studio,1BA | $1,099 |
Paceline | The Spoke | Studio,1BA | $1,149 |
Shift | Studio A, 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $1,149 |
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 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Villas de Mariposas | 3 Bedroom 1 Bath | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.10 |
5536 N Maryland Ave | 2BR | 2BR,1BA | $1.82 |
Yacht Harbor Club | Kelson | 1BR,1BA | $1.96 |
30k Apartments | Two Bedroom C | 2BR,2BA | $2.32 |
Fernhill Crossing LLC | 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms | 2BR,2BA | $2.24 |
Prose Hayden Island | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.14 |
Slogan Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.96 |
Jasper | 1x1 - Income Limited | 1BR,1BA | $2.40 |
Kimberly Court | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.69 |
Kenton Commons | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.13 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleEast Columbia, Portland, OR
Ranked #69
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4.0Pet 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
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 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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