
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Vancouver Neighborhood of Vancouver, WA from $1,298 (28 Rentals)


Esther Short Commons

401 E 28th St

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The Felix @ Our Heroes Place

Angelo Tower

Adera

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Claro at the Waterfront
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The Jefferson Apartments

Coen and Columbia

Uptown

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Aria

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The Riva

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1912 F St, Unit 1

Columbia at the Waterfront
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440 West

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Franklin Apartments

15 West

Eliza

OHM West

Hamilton & Eliza
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Lewis and Clark Plaza

Rosa A

Coen North

Residences at Arnada

The Felix at Our Heroes Place

300 W 8th St

Heritage Place Condos
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Downtown Vancouver, Vancouver, WA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Vancouver?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Vancouver Studio Apartments | $1,625 | $1,007 | $1,999 |
Downtown Vancouver 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,134 | $1,298 | $4,034 |
| Downtown Vancouver 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,422 | $1,630 | $5,600 |
| Downtown Vancouver 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,231 | $1,995 | $2,549 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Vancouver Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Vancouver?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Vancouver is under $1,642.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Vancouver?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Vancouver is Esther Short Commons which is listed at $1,335, while the average apartment in Downtown Vancouver costs $3,660.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown 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 2 regular apartments in Downtown Vancouver that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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