Cheap Homes for Rent in East Columbia Neighborhood of Portland, OR from $800 (8 Rentals)

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property at 6906 N Vancouver Ave

$800

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$800

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$800

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Now

6906 N Vancouver Ave

PortlandOR97217
property at 6028 NE 24th Ave

$1,400

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$1,400

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$1,400

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available May 1

6028 NE 24th Ave

PortlandOR97211

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property at 1520 N Bryant St

$1,495 - $1,945

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Jun 1

1520 N Bryant St

PortlandOR97217
property at 11618 N Island Cove Ln

$1,699

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$1,699

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$1,699

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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11618 N Island Cove Ln

PortlandOR97217

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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 $899. T. Joyce Phillips has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $941. Here are the most affordable East Columbia apartments for rent in Portland, OR:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Koz on KillingsworthStudio - Income RestrictedStudio,1BA$899
T. Joyce PhillipsStudio NON-SUBSIDIZED1BR,1BA$941
Kenton CommonsStudioStudio,1BA$950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Columbia, OR

As of April 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Columbia area is the $1.69 price per square foot Jetty Model at Yacht Harbor Club in the in the North Portland neighborhood starting from $2,625. The second greatest value East Columbia apartment is the 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms Model at Fernhill Crossing LLC starting at $1,699 with a $2.00 price per square foot in the Cully 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 ClubJetty2BR,2BA$1.69
Fernhill Crossing LLC2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms2BR,2BA$2.00
1627 N Farragut St, Unit Apt B.1627 N Farragut St1BR,1BA$1.94
Prose Hayden IslandOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.09
Slogan Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.02
Kanjaya Building2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.22
NorthwoodSpruce1BR,1BA$2.22
Renaissance Commons1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.63
Patton Square1 bed1BR,1BA$2.27
Kenton Commons1 Level LoftStudio ,1BA$1.88

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East Columbia, Portland, OR

Ranked #75

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

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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 $899 to $6,196. There are also 33 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in East Columbia ranging from $800 to $4,200.

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 $800 to $4,200 with an average monthly rent of $2,522.

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 $1,466 to $1,895, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,495 to $3,495. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,095 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $5,305.

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