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Vancouver, WA Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Vancouver, WA

Pricing Updated: 09/17/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Vancouver, WA area range in price from $895 to $7,471 with an overall median price of $2,297. The three Vancouver neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Northeast Hazel Dell at $1,150, Fisher Mill Plain Fishers Village at $1,101, and Felida Starcrest at $981. Here is today’s list of the top 8 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Vancouver Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Northeast Hazel Dell$1,899$1,15030
Fisher Mill Plain Fishers Village$1,950$1,10194
Felida Starcrest$2,017$98143
Mountain View Meadows Orchards$2,250$895312
Orchards Area$2,551$895260
Uptown Vancouver$2,560$1,035301
Vancouver Waterfront$2,560$1,035402
Brush Prairie$2,596$895100

Cheapest Available Vancouver Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Vancouver, WA is a Studio unit found at Parklane Apartments in the Tenney Garden Tracts neighborhood priced from $981. Maplecrest Apartments in the Ogden 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 Vancouver apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Parklane Apartments0x1 430Studio,1BA$981
Maplecrest Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,095
Vintage at VancouverOne Bedroom Age 55 Plus1BR,1BA$1,106
Large One Bedroom Close to Vancouver Mall11BR,1BA$1,109
The GrooveOne Bedroom A1BR,1BA$1,119
The Modern at Canyon CreekColumbia1BR,1BA$1,150
Aventine at Vancouver - 55+ Active Adult LivingOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,150
Teal Pointe Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,165
Gardenview EstatesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,180
Cascara2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,187

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Vancouver, WA

As of September 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Vancouver area is the $1.52 price per square foot Renovated 3X2 Model at Van Mall North Apartments in the in the Vancouver Mall neighborhood starting from $2,295. The second greatest value Vancouver apartment is the 3 Bedroom 2.5 Bathroom Townhome Model at Creekside Village starting at $2,100 with a $1.45 price per square foot in the North Portland neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Vancouver apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Van Mall North ApartmentsRenovated 3X23BR,2BA$1.52
Creekside Village3 Bedroom 2.5 Bathroom Townhome3BR,3BA$1.45
Lincoln Townhomes2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath sm2BR,1.5BA$1.30
Highland HillsB1.22BR,2BA$1.49
Village Park ApartmentsGeneva2BR,1.5BA$1.45
Prairie View Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.54
Oak Tree ApartmentsRemodel Upstairs2BR,1BA$1.44
Quail Run Apartments2x1 Townhome2BR,1BA$1.31
Townhouse Square Apartments2 Bedroom, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.56
Plum Meadows2x12BR,1BA$1.49

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Vancouver Overview

Relocating to a new home is never easy, but Vancouver, WA boasts many amenities and activities sure to make the area feel like home. The city offers residents the feel of a small town with the convenience and big-city amenities of nearby Portland.

Why live in Vancouver, WA?

"Nestled along the banks of the Columbia River, the city is home to many outdoor activities, festivals, and events. The proximity to Portland makes it simple to enjoy the best ""Stumptown"" has to offer without the high cost of living. Mount St. Helens is visible on most days, and the parks in Vancouver give the area a more natural feel. The city also boasts some of the best coffee shops in the Northwest, making it the perfect home for coffee snobs and aficionados alike."

Vancouver, WA
Population: 183,012

Ranked #139

in US Census Population by City

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Vancouver, WA

Ranked #4

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around Vancouver, WA

Walk Score®

53 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

63 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

24 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Vancouver Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Vancouver?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Vancouver is under $1,187.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Vancouver?

The cheapest apartment in Vancouver is Parklane Apartments which is listed at $1,019, while the average apartment in Vancouver costs $2,297.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Vancouver?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 126 regular apartments in Vancouver that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Vancouver?

Cheap apartments in Vancouver have an average cost of $438 which is $1,859 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Vancouver.

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