Cheap Apartments for Rent in Saint Helens, OR from $630 (61 Rentals)

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577 N 9th
3 Bedroom Apartments

577 N 9th

575-587 N 9th StSaint Helens, OR 97051

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Maple Knoll Apartments
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$1,285 - $1,485

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Base Rent$1,285 - $1,485

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2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Maple Knoll Apartments

1824 NE 104th LoopVancouver, WA 98686
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Alderbrook Apartments
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$1,285 - $2,399

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Base Rent$1,285 - $2,399

Total Monthly Price$1,285 - $2,399
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Alderbrook Apartments

9501 NE 19th AveVancouver, WA 98665
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The Acres
$1,293 - $1,681

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Base Rent$1,293 - $1,681

Total Monthly Price$1,293 - $1,681
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Acres

8917 NE 15th AveVancouver, WA 98665
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Hazel 78
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$1,545 - $2,045

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Base Rent$1,545 - $2,045

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Hazel 78

8003 NE 13th AveVancouver, WA 98665
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Highland Hills
$1,750 - $2,676

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Highland Hills

2406 NE 139th StVancouver, WA 98686
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Dell Terrace
2 Bedroom Apartments

Dell Terrace

7416-7422 NE Hazel Dell AveVancouver, WA 98665
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Candlelight
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Candlelight

51577 SE 2nd StScappoose, OR 97056
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Sydney Court
2 Bedroom Apartments

Sydney Court

1016 NE 86th StVancouver, WA 98665
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Saint Helens, OR Local Guide

Cheapest Available Saint Helens Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Saint Helens, OR is a Studio unit found at Monticello in the Glenwood neighborhood priced from $950. Hemlock Court in the Glenwood neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,095. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Saint Helens apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
MonticelloStudioStudio,1BA$950
Hemlock Court1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,095
Fir at 17th1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,100
Forest Park ApartmentsOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$1,116
Parklane Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,135
Teal Pointe Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,150
CandlelightStudioStudio,1BA$1,249
Maple Knoll Apartments2x12BR,1BA$1,285
The Acres2 Bed 1 Bath Grey Classic2BR,1BA$1,293
Willow CreekTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1,300

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Saint Helens, OR and Nearby

As of September 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Saint Helens area is the $1.53 price per square foot Three Bedroom Townhome w/ 2 Car Garage Model at The Crossing Townhomes in the in the Wishing Wells Estates neighborhood starting from $2,575. The second greatest value Saint Helens apartment is the 577 N 9th - 1 Model at 577 N 9th starting at $1,750 with a $1.35 price per square foot in the Columbia County neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Saint Helens apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Crossing TownhomesThree Bedroom Townhome w/ 2 Car Garage3BR,2.5BA$1.53
577 N 9th577 N 9th - 13BR,2BA$1.35
Pioneer VistaTwo Bedroom (1037)2BR,2BA$1.59
The Modern at Canyon CreekHood3BR,1BA$1.70
Ardenwood StationSanta Fe2BR,2BA$1.72
Erica Village2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.53
The Acres2 Bed 1 Bath Reno2BR,1BA$1.69
Maple Knoll Apartments2x12BR,1BA$1.52
Broadleaf ArborApt Home - 2x12BR,1BA$1.73
Fir at 17th1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.38

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Saint Helens Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Saint Helens?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Saint Helens is at Monticello listed at $950.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Saint Helens Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Saint Helens Apartment is $1,095 at Hemlock Court.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Saint Helens Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Saint Helens is starting from $1,285 at Maple Knoll Apartments.

What is the most affordable Saint Helens Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Saint Helens Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Broadleaf Arbor and starts from $1,600.

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