Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Columbia Neighborhood of Portland, OR from $700 (41 Rentals)

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Renaissance Commons
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$910 - $1,333
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$910 - $1,333

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Renaissance Commons

2133 N Argyle StPortland, OR 97217
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505 Dekum Apartments
$1,199 - $2,300
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$902 - $2,003
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505 Dekum Apartments

505-577 NE Dekum StPortland, OR 97211
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Kimberly Court
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Kimberly Court

5624-5762 NE 42nd AvePortland, OR 97218
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Koz on Killingsworth
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Koz on Killingsworth

151 N Killingsworth StPortland, OR 97217
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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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Asher22
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Asher22

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

Charay Apartments

5050 NE Killingsworth StPortland, OR 97218
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The Kennedy
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Kennedy

2171 N Rosa Parks WayPortland, 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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Falcon Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Falcon Apartments

5401-5425 N Albina AvePortland, OR 97217
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Verona
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Verona

460 NE Simpson StPortland, OR 97211
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565 N Rosa Parks
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

565 N Rosa Parks

565 N Rosa Parks WayPortland, OR 97217
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M63
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

M63

6310 N Maryland 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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The Hannah
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Hannah

5480 NE 36th AvePortland, OR 97211
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Watts Rowhouses
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Watts Rowhouses

1350 N Watts StPortland, OR 97217
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5536 N Maryland Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

5536 N Maryland Ave

5536 N Maryland AvePortland, 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 Studio unit found at Koz on Killingsworth priced from $900. Renaissance Commons has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $910. Here are the most affordable East Columbia apartments for rent in Portland, OR:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Koz on KillingsworthStudioStudio,1BA$900
Renaissance CommonsStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$910
T. Joyce PhillipsStudio NON-SUBSIDIZED1BR,1BA$941
Kenton CommonsStudioStudio,1BA$950
Nomad ApartmentsStudio CStudio,1BA$995
ShiftStudio A, 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$995
PacelineThe Breakaway - Live Work/Income RestrictedStudio,1BA$999
Modern Living at Koz on InterstateMULTE StudioStudio,1BA$1,000
Kentonwood DimensionsStudio Unit Rent and Income Restricted at 60% MFIStudio,1BA$1,185
MF 16 - N. Sumner1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,195

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Columbia, OR

As of February 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Columbia area is the $1.71 price per square foot Regatta Model at Yacht Harbor Club in the in the North Portland neighborhood starting from $1,926. The second greatest value East Columbia apartment is the One Bedroom Model at Prose Hayden Island starting at $1,509 with a $2.16 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Yacht Harbor ClubRegatta1BR,1BA$1.71
Prose Hayden IslandOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.16
minne012BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.30
Harbor Sky1x1 E1BR,1BA$2.47
Kanjaya Building2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.22
Chaku Kumtuks Haws2 bedrooms2BR,1BA$2.36
1504 North Jarrett Street1504 North Jarrett Street1BR,1BA$2.29
Kenton Commons1 Level LoftStudio ,1BA$1.88
Renaissance CommonsStudio, 1 bathStudio ,1BA$1.72
Bridgeton ApartmentsSTUDIOStudio ,1BA$2.30

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East Columbia, Portland, OR

Ranked #64

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

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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!

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 $1,195.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Columbia?

The cheapest apartment in East Columbia is T. Joyce Phillips which is listed at $941, while the average apartment in East Columbia costs $7,874.

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 46 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 $429 which is $7,445 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Columbia.

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