
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Columbia Neighborhood of Portland, OR from $600 (57 Rentals)
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5324 N Maryland Ave

6389 N Commercial Ave

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Koz on Killingsworth

T. Joyce Phillips

Kenton Commons

Paceline

M63

205 NE Rosa Parks Way

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Kentonwood Dimensions

4609-4609 NE Killingsworth St, Unit 4609 - 17

4609-4609 NE Killingsworth St

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Kaya Camilla

MF 15 - N. Emerson

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Annex at Bridgeton

555 N Simpson St, Unit BASEMENT

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1500 North Jarrett Street, Unit 1500 N Jarrett
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303 N Rosa Parks Way

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Edie Court

4512 NE Lombard St

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1480 N Jarrett St, Unit SI FL2-ID10

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Nesika Illahee

Falcon Apartments

1825 N Rosa Parks Way

Verona

7521 N Williams Ave

436 NE Stafford St

The Hannah

Watts Rowhouses

5536 N Maryland Ave
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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 | $1,246 | $899 | $2,255 |
| East Columbia 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,612 | $941 | $4,252 |
| East Columbia 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,094 | $1,375 | $6,461 |
| East Columbia 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,746 | $1,733 | $1,760 |
| East Columbia 4 Bedroom Apartments | $9,706 | $9,706 | $9,706 |
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There are currently 57 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 T. Joyce Phillips 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| T. Joyce Phillips | Studio NON-SUBSIDIZED | 1BR,1BA | $941 |
| Kenton Commons | Studio | Studio,1BA | $950 |
| Kimberly Court | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
| Paceline | The Spoke - Income Restricted | Studio,1BA | $999 |
| Koz on Killingsworth | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,000 |
| Shift | Studio B, 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $1,050 |
| Nomad Apartments | Studio C | Studio,1BA | $1,050 |
| Ava's Place | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,099 |
| Kentonwood Dimensions | Studio Unit Rent and Income Restricted at 60% MFI | Studio,1BA | $1,185 |
| 505 Dekum Apartments | Studio, 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $1,199 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Columbia, OR
As of July 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Columbia area is the $1.62 price per square foot Halyard Model at Yacht Harbor Club in the in the North Portland neighborhood starting from $2,265. The second greatest value East Columbia apartment is the 2 Bedroom B Model at Bridgeton Apartments starting at $1,797 with a $1.84 price per square foot in the North 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yacht Harbor Club | Halyard | 2BR,2BA | $1.62 |
| Bridgeton Apartments | 2 Bedroom B | 2BR,2BA | $1.84 |
| Edie Court | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.69 |
| Kaya Camilla | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.51 |
| Annex at Bridgeton | 1 BR C | 1BR,1BA | $2.43 |
| Prose Hayden Island | One Bedroom A | 1BR,1BA | $2.26 |
| Chaku Kumtuks Haws | $1,505 / 2br - Brand NEW 2 bedroom apartments (... | 2BR,1BA | $2.36 |
| Fernhill Crossing LLC | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.47 |
| Kimberly Court | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.77 |
| Kenton Commons | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.13 |
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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!
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 $941 at T. Joyce Phillips.
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 $1,428 at T. Joyce Phillips.
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