Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Columbia Way Neighborhood of Vancouver, WA from $600 (46 Rentals)

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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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The Hudson Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Hudson Apartments

500 E 13th StVancouver, WA 98660
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Heather Falls
2 Bedroom Apartments

Heather Falls

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

Burnt Bridge Terrace

4200 E 18th StVancouver, WA 98661
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King James
2 Bedroom Apartments

King James

3804-3808 E 18th StVancouver, WA 98661
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Senior Estates I
2 Bedroom Apartments

Senior Estates I

4000-4002 E 18th StVancouver, WA 98661
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Herby
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Herby

1510 C StVancouver, WA 98663
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T Street Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

T Street Apartments

2008-2010 E Fourth Plain BlvdVancouver, WA 98661
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Eliza
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Eliza

2008-2012 Broadway StVancouver, WA 98663
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Renee's Garden
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Renee's Garden

2000 Laurel PlVancouver, WA 98661
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Cedar Lane
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cedar Lane

3201 E 33rd StVancouver, WA 98661
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Broadway
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Broadway

1901 Broadway StVancouver, WA 98663
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Clark Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Clark Apartments

701 E McLoughlin BlvdVancouver, WA 98663

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609-629 Martin Way
2 Bedroom Apartments

609-629 Martin Way

609-629 Martin WayVancouver, WA 98661
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15 West
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

15 West

401 W 15th StVancouver, WA 98660
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Rosa A
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Rosa A

1655 C StVancouver, WA 98663
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Creekside Manor
3 Bedroom Apartments

Creekside Manor

2601-2639 Rossiter LnVancouver, WA 98661
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3204 NE Stapleton Rd
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

3204 NE Stapleton Rd

3204 NE Stapleton RdVancouver, WA 98661
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Andorra Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Andorra Apartments

1322 X StVancouver, 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 Shorewood Apartments priced from $1,110. Navalia has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,195. Here are the most affordable Columbia Way apartments for rent in Portland, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Shorewood Apartments7202smStudio,1BA$1,110
NavaliaStudio A6Studio,1BA$1,195
Bridgeton ApartmentsSTUDIOStudio,1BA$1,239
Renee's GardenRGV 2 BR2BR,1BA$1,295
Village Park ApartmentsChalet2BR,1BA$1,295
Parc CentralTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,299
Hamilton & Eliza1x11BR,1BA$1,299
BroadwayStudio BStudio,1BA$1,324
Gardenview EstatesTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,330
Eagle Pointe Apartments2 BEDROOM/1.0 BATH2BR,1BA$1,375

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbia Way, WA

As of December 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Columbia Way area is the $1.10 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Apartment R Model at Creekside Village in the in the North Portland neighborhood starting from $1,595. The second greatest value Columbia Way apartment is the 2BR/1.5BA Model at Bloc at 26th starting at $1,949 with a $1.69 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$1.10
Bloc at 26th2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$1.69
Village Park ApartmentsGeneva2BR,1.5BA$1.38
Fir Grove Townhomes2x2.5 Townhome2BR,2.5BA$1.75
Fort Vancouver Terrace3x23BR,2BA$1.66
3203 Watson Ave, Unit B3203 Watson Ave2BR,1BA$1.66
Renee's GardenRGV 2 BR2BR,1BA$1.56
Gardenview EstatesTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.71
Eagle Pointe Apartments2 BEDROOM/1.0 BATH2BR,1BA$1.81
Parc CentralTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.73

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Columbia Way, Vancouver, WA

Ranked #30

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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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!

Getting Around the Columbia Way Neighborhood in Vancouver, WA

Walk Score®

12 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

44 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

31 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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 $1,375.

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

The cheapest apartment in Columbia Way is Hamilton & Eliza which is listed at $1,299, while the average apartment in Columbia Way costs $2,370.

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 1 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 $385 which is $1,985 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Columbia Way.

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