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

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Parc Central

Gardenview Estates

Eagle Pointe Apartments

3311 E 21st St, Unit Apt 12

701 Columbia St

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The Felix @ Our Heroes Place

Villas at Bridge Creek

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Esther Short Commons

Verta

Village Park Apartments

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4311 Plomondon St, Unit 2, Unit 2

2815 E 19th St

Angelo Tower

Navalia

2109 E 8th St

Hudson West

Adera
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Aria

Aeon

Coen and Columbia

Bryant Village

2106 Y St

Oak Ridge

440 West

4402 Gibbons St, Unit 1

Grand Vista Apartments

Creekside Village
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3622 E 13th St

3011 Fairmount Ave

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2415-2417 E 20th St, Unit R- Unit 1

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Heather Falls

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Kathy's Court II

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Evergreen East Apartments

King James

Renee's Garden
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Columbia Way, Vancouver, WA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Columbia Way?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia Way Studio Apartments | $1,609 | $1,007 | $1,800 |
| Columbia Way 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,933 | $1,107 | $3,638 |
| Columbia Way 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,560 | $1,200 | $6,391 |
| Columbia Way 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,989 | $1,541 | $2,480 |
| Columbia Way 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,387 | $2,235 | $2,795 |
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There are currently 94 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Columbia Way Neighborhood of Vancouver, WA.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hudson | Studio B | Studio,1BA | $1,007 |
| Parc Central | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,165 |
| Gardenview Estates | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,190 |
| Renee's Garden | RGV 1 BR | 1BR,1BA | $1,195 |
| Bridgeton Apartments | Studio D | Studio,1BA | $1,197 |
| Lewis and Clark Plaza | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1,199 |
| Norris Street Apartments | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1,245 |
| The Felix @ Our Heroes Place | OHP Towers S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,297 |
| Villas at Bridge Creek | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,319 |
| Esther Short Commons | 1 Bed / 1 Bath | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Creekside Village | 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Apartment R | 2BR,2BA | $1.17 |
| Bloc at 26th | 3BR/1.5BA | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.62 |
| Evergreen East Apartments | 3x2 | 3BR,2BA | $1.27 |
| Town Terrace Apartments | 2X1.5 | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.54 |
| 4311 Plomondon St, Unit 2 | 4311 Plomondon St | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.34 |
| King James Gate | 2x1.5 KG | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.77 |
| Shorewood Apartments | 720122ms | 2BR,2BA | $1.70 |
| Village Park Apartments | Chalet | 2BR,1BA | $1.45 |
| Norris Street Apartments | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.56 |
| Lewis and Clark Plaza | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.75 |
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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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