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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 Shift priced from $924. Koz on Killingsworth has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $928. Here are the most affordable East Columbia apartments for rent in Portland, OR:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
ShiftStudio B, 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$924
Koz on KillingsworthStudioStudio,1BA$928
330 Dekum ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,095
Live Modern at Koz on InterstateOpen StudioStudio,1BA$1,135
Nomad ApartmentsStudio CStudio,1BA$1,149

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Columbia, OR

As of May 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Columbia area is the $1.61 price per square foot 6817 NE 13th Ave Model at 6817 NE 13th Ave in the in the Northeast Portland neighborhood starting from $2,275. 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 Concordia 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.
6817 NE 13th Ave6817 NE 13th Ave2BR,1BA$1.61
Prose Hayden IslandTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.14
Yacht Harbor ClubKelson1BR,1BA$2.16
Cully Park Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.54
Harbor SkyUrban 1x1 H1BR,1BA$2.43
Kenton CommonsTownhouse Loft 2 Bath1BR,2BA$1.90
Bridgeton Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.22
Lyra1F1BR,1BA$2.22
Beautifully finished apartments in N Portland1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.33
Stafford1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.32

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Frequently Asked Questions about East Columbia

What type of rentals are currently available in East Columbia?

There are currently 323 Apartments for Rent in East Columbia, OR with pricing that ranges from $590 to $4,425. There are also 41 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in East Columbia ranging from $800 to $4,995.

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 $4,995 with an average monthly rent of $2,199.

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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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

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