
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Columbia Way Neighborhood of Vancouver, WA from $600 (81 Rentals)
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Shorewood Apartments

615 Main St

Gardenview Estates

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Parc Central

Eagle Pointe Apartments

Broadway Apartments

Navalia

Verta

Villas at Bridge Creek
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Village Park Apartments

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4311 Plomondon St, Unit 2

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The Felix @ Our Heroes Place

2315 E 13th St

Hudson West Apartments

2712 E 8th St

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Aria

1623 Ash St

Bryant Village
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2815 E 19th St

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King James

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Lewis and Clark Plaza

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Herby

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Eliza

4416 Gibbons St

1335 Z St

2404 E 13th St
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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 | $1,484 | $1,130 | $1,757 |
| Columbia Way 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,747 | $1,175 | $3,101 |
| Columbia Way 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,207 | $1,100 | $6,156 |
| Columbia Way 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,245 | $1,549 | $4,614 |
| Columbia Way 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,547 | $2,335 | $2,835 |
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There are currently 81 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 1 Bed unit found at Gardenview Estates priced from $1,190. Bridgeton Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,197. Here are the most affordable Columbia Way apartments for rent in Portland, WA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gardenview Estates | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,190 |
| Bridgeton Apartments | STUDIO | Studio,1BA | $1,197 |
| Parc Central | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,199 |
| Lewis and Clark Plaza | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1,199 |
| Verta | 1x1 Standard | 1BR,1BA | $1,318 |
| Villas at Bridge Creek | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,319 |
| Harbor Sky | Urban 1x1 F | 1BR,1BA | $1,399 |
| Village Park Apartments | Alpine | 2BR,1BA | $1,450 |
| Prose Hayden Island | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,471 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbia Way, WA
As of April 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the Columbia Way area is the $1.54 price per square foot Penthouse Model at Yacht Harbor Club in the in the North Portland neighborhood starting from $6,156. The second greatest value Columbia Way apartment is the 2x2 Model at Angelo Tower starting at $2,000 with a $1.64 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. |
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| Yacht Harbor Club | Penthouse | 2BR,2BA | $1.54 |
| Angelo Tower | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.64 |
| Bloc at 26th | 2BR/1.5BA | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.74 |
| Village Park Apartments | Geneva | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.38 |
| 4311 Plomondon St, Unit 2 | 4311 Plomondon St | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.34 |
| Town Terrace Apartments | 2X1.5 | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.54 |
| King James Gate | 2x1.5 KG | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.77 |
| Shorewood Apartments | 720122us | 2BR,2BA | $1.72 |
| Verta | 1x1 Standard | 1BR,1BA | $1.73 |
| Lewis and Clark Plaza | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.75 |
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4.0Pet Friendly
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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 $1,471.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Columbia Way?
The cheapest apartment in Columbia Way is Gardenview Estates which is listed at $1,190, while the average apartment in Columbia Way costs $2,535.
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 8 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 $247 which is $2,288 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Columbia Way.
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