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

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Koz on Killingsworth
$899 - $1,595
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Koz on Killingsworth

151 N Killingsworth StPortland, OR 97217
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Annex at Bridgeton
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$1,275 - $1,850
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Annex at Bridgeton

1245 N Anchor WayPortland, OR 97217
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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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Dekum Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Dekum Apartments

1308 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 Interstate
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Koz on Interstate

5460 N Interstate AvePortland, 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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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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Ava's Place
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Ava's Place

5881 N Montana AvePortland, OR 97217
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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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Bailey Commons
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bailey Commons

6942 N Montana AvePortland, OR 97217
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Nesika Illahee
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Nesika Illahee

6324 NE 42nd AvePortland, OR 97218
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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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436 NE Stafford St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

436 NE Stafford St

436 NE Stafford StPortland, OR 97211
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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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
T. Joyce PhillipsStudio NON-SUBSIDIZED1BR,1BA$941
Kenton CommonsStudioStudio,1BA$950
Kimberly Court1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$995
PacelineThe Spoke - Income RestrictedStudio,1BA$999
Koz on KillingsworthStudioStudio,1BA$1,000
ShiftStudio B, 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$1,050
Nomad ApartmentsStudio CStudio,1BA$1,050
Ava's Place0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,099
Kentonwood DimensionsStudio Unit Rent and Income Restricted at 60% MFIStudio,1BA$1,185
505 Dekum ApartmentsStudio, 1 BathroomStudio,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Yacht Harbor ClubHalyard2BR,2BA$1.62
Bridgeton Apartments2 Bedroom B2BR,2BA$1.84
Edie CourtOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.69
Kaya Camilla2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.51
Annex at Bridgeton1 BR C1BR,1BA$2.43
Prose Hayden IslandOne Bedroom A1BR,1BA$2.26
Chaku Kumtuks Haws$1,505 / 2br - Brand NEW 2 bedroom apartments (...2BR,1BA$2.36
Fernhill Crossing LLC1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.47
Kimberly Court1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.77
Kenton CommonsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.13

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East Columbia, Portland, OR

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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 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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