Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Columbia Way Neighborhood of Vancouver, WA from $600 (94 Rentals)

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The Hudson
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$1,007 - $1,107
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The Hudson

500 E 13th StVancouver, WA 98660
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Parc Central
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$1,165 - $1,565
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Parc Central

2600 T StVancouver, WA 98661
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property at 701 Columbia St

$1,250 - $1,995

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701 Columbia St

VancouverWA98660

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property at 2815 E 19th St

$1,295 - $1,495

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2815 E 19th St

VancouverWA98661

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Aria
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$1,506 - $2,996
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Aria

636 W 6th StVancouver, WA 98660
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property at 2106 Y St

$1,595

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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2106 Y St

VancouverWA98661

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Colonial East Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Colonial East Apartments

5100-5214 Plomondon StVancouver, WA 98661
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Forest Glen Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Forest Glen Apartments

1800 Murton StVancouver, WA 98661
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Allwood Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Allwood Apartments

3011 E 9th StVancouver, WA 98661
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Evergreen Pointe
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Evergreen Pointe

4503 E Fifth StVancouver, WA 98661
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Colony Park Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Colony Park Apartments

1719 W StVancouver, WA 98661
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Heather Falls
2 Bedroom Apartments

Heather Falls

6420-6422 NE 4th Plain BlvdVancouver, WA 98661
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Burnt Bridge Terrace
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Burnt Bridge Terrace

4200 E 18th StVancouver, WA 98661
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Kathy's Court II
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Kathy's Court II

3110-3114 NE 66th AveVancouver, WA 98661
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Franklin Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Franklin Apartments

1512 Franklin StVancouver, WA 98660
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King James
2 Bedroom Apartments

King James

3804-3808 E 18th StVancouver, WA 98661
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Renee's Garden
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Renee's Garden

2000 Laurel PlVancouver, WA 98661

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Columbia Way, Vancouver, WA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Columbia Way Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Columbia Way area of Portland, WA is a Studio unit found at The Hudson priced from $1,007. Parc Central has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,165. Here are the most affordable Columbia Way apartments for rent in Portland, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The HudsonStudio BStudio,1BA$1,007
Parc CentralOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,165
Gardenview EstatesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,190
Renee's GardenRGV 1 BR1BR,1BA$1,195
Bridgeton ApartmentsStudio DStudio,1BA$1,197
Lewis and Clark Plaza2x12BR,1BA$1,199
Norris Street Apartments2x12BR,1BA$1,245
The Felix @ Our Heroes PlaceOHP Towers S1Studio,1BA$1,297
Villas at Bridge Creek2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,319
Esther Short Commons1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,335

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbia Way, WA

As of May 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the Columbia Way area is the $1.17 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Apartment R Model at Creekside Village in the in the North Portland neighborhood starting from $1,699. The second greatest value Columbia Way apartment is the 3BR/1.5BA Model at Bloc at 26th starting at $2,025 with a $1.62 price per square foot in the North Portland neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Columbia Way apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Creekside Village2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Apartment R2BR,2BA$1.17
Bloc at 26th3BR/1.5BA3BR,1.5BA$1.62
Evergreen East Apartments3x23BR,2BA$1.27
Town Terrace Apartments2X1.52BR,1.5BA$1.54
4311 Plomondon St, Unit 24311 Plomondon St2BR,1.5BA$1.34
King James Gate2x1.5 KG2BR,1.5BA$1.77
Shorewood Apartments720122ms2BR,2BA$1.70
Village Park ApartmentsChalet2BR,1BA$1.45
Norris Street Apartments2x12BR,1BA$1.56
Lewis and Clark Plaza2x12BR,1BA$1.75

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Columbia Way, Vancouver, WA

Ranked #36

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

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com is proud to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, metropolitan areas, and rental properties across Washington and customized analysis for Northern Portland, WA. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, family-friendliness, proximity to transit, and other valuable search options. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Columbia Way Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Columbia Way?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Columbia Way is under $1,335.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Columbia Way?

The cheapest apartment in Columbia Way is The Hudson which is listed at $1,107, while the average apartment in Columbia Way costs $2,344.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Columbia Way?

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 11 regular apartments in Columbia Way 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 Columbia Way?

Cheap apartments in Columbia Way have an average cost of $301 which is $2,043 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Columbia Way.

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