Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Vancouver Neighborhood of Vancouver, WA from $918 (42 Rentals)

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The Hudson
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$1,158 - $1,207
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The Hudson

500 E 13th StVancouver, WA 98660
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Hudson West
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$1,536 - $2,582
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$1,536 - $2,582

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Hudson West

2411 Broadway StVancouver, WA 98663
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The Riva
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$1,556 - $5,601
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$1,556 - $5,601

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The Riva

1110 W Columbia WayVancouver, WA 98660
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1008 W 14th St, Unit 2
$1,575
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1008 W 14th St, Unit 2

1008 W 14th StVancouver, WA 98660
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$1,750

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Sep 1

2013 Washington St

VancouverWA98660
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Aria
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$1,884 - $2,512
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Aria

636 W 6th StVancouver, WA 98660
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Franklin Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Franklin Apartments

1512 Franklin StVancouver, WA 98660
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OHM West
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

OHM West

1212 Jefferson StVancouver, WA 98660
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Herby
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Herby

1510 C StVancouver, WA 98663
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Eliza
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Eliza

2008-2012 Broadway StVancouver, WA 98663
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Broadway
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Broadway

2214 BroadwayVancouver, WA 98663
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Hamilton & Eliza
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Hamilton & Eliza

2000-2012 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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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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Columbia Uptown, LLC
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Columbia Uptown, LLC

305 Mcloughlin BlvdVancouver, WA 98660
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Coen North
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Coen North

1000 SE Columbia BlvdVancouver, WA 98660
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Rosa B
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Rosa B

1660 D StVancouver, WA 98663

Downtown Vancouver, Vancouver, WA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Vancouver Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Vancouver area of Portland, WA is a Studio unit found at The Hudson priced from $1,158. The Felix @ Our Heroes Place has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,187. Here are the most affordable Downtown Vancouver apartments for rent in Portland, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The HudsonStudio CStudio,1BA$1,158
The Felix @ Our Heroes PlaceOHP Towers S1Studio,1BA$1,187
Lewis and Clark Plaza2x12BR,1BA$1,199
NavaliaStudio A4Studio,1BA$1,250
OHM WestOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,279
Broadway1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,295
Esther Short Commons1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,335
Angelo Tower1x11BR,1BA$1,400
The Jefferson Apartments1 BED 1 BATH (B2)1BR,1BA$1,495
Columbia Uptown, LLC1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,495

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Vancouver, WA

As of August 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Vancouver area is the $2.47 price per square foot 2.A Model at Hudson West in the in the North Portland neighborhood starting from $2,399. The second greatest value Downtown Vancouver apartment is the 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom with...(U1x1 DA) Model at Uptown starting at $2,141 with a $2.62 price per square foot in the North Portland neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Vancouver apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Hudson West2.A2BR,2BA$2.47
Uptown1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom with...(U1x1 DA)1BR,1BA$2.62
The Jefferson Apartments1 BED 1 BATH (B2)1BR,1BA$2.05
Lewis and Clark Plaza2x12BR,1BA$1.75
Broadway1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.92
Esther Short Commons1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.98
Angelo Tower1x11BR,1BA$2.24
Columbia Uptown, LLC1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.51
OHM WestOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.28
The Felix @ Our Heroes PlaceOHP Towers S1Studio ,1BA$2.43

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team compares millions of points of data to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for North Portland, WA. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and the best outdoor access, pet-friendly features, places that make kids happy, proximity to transit, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

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 $1,495.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Vancouver?

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Vancouver is The Hudson which is listed at $1,207, while the average apartment in Downtown Vancouver costs $1,995.

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 6 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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