Cheap Homes for Rent in East Columbia Neighborhood of Portland, OR from $600 (14 Rentals)

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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 $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
Dekum CourtStudio NON-SUBSIDIZED1BR,1BA$941
Kenton CommonsStudioStudio,1BA$950
Kimberly Court1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$950
330 Dekum ApartmentsStudio - Income Restricted - Click for DetailsStudio,1BA$995
Modern Living at Koz on InterstateStructured StudioStudio,1BA$1,050

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Columbia, OR

As of September 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Columbia area is the $1.50 price per square foot 126 N Morgan St Model at 126 N Morgan St, Unit Morgan Street Unit in the in the Northeast Portland neighborhood starting from $2,100. The second greatest value East Columbia apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at Prose Hayden Island starting at $2,256 with a $2.14 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.
126 N Morgan St, Unit Morgan Street Unit126 N Morgan St3BR,1BA$1.50
Prose Hayden IslandTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.14
5536 N Maryland Ave2BR2BR,1BA$1.87
Yacht Harbor ClubKelson1BR,1BA$2.02
Fernhill Crossing LLC2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms2BR,2BA$2.24
7322 N Albina Ave, Unit 73207322 N Albina Ave2BR,1BA$2.37
JasperS3Studio ,1BA$2.33
Kimberly Court1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.69
MF 16 - N. Sumner1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.26
Kenton CommonsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.13

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
East Columbia, Portland, OR

Ranked #57

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

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Frequently Asked Questions about East Columbia

What type of rentals are currently available in East Columbia?

There are currently 320 Apartments for Rent in East Columbia, OR with pricing that ranges from $941 to $6,545. There are also 69 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in East Columbia ranging from $670 to $4,645.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in East Columbia?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in East Columbia ranges from $670 to $4,645 with an average monthly rent of $2,236.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in East Columbia?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in East Columbia range from $2,100 to $2,850, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,295 to $4,645. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,150 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,495.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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