
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Vancouver Neighborhood of Vancouver, WA from $900 (40 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Downtown Vancouver area of Vancouver.


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The Felix @ Our Heroes Place

1510-1514 F St

Broadway Apartments

Esther Short Commons

401 E 28th St

Angelo Tower

Navalia
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Adera

Hudson West

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Claro at the Waterfront

Aeon

The Jefferson Apartments

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The Riva

Coen and Columbia

440 West
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Uptown

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Aria

RiverWest Apartments

Columbia at the Waterfront

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1912 F St, Unit 1

Anthem Park at Uptown Village

Franklin Apartments

OHM West
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Lewis and Clark Plaza

Herby

Eliza

Hamilton & Eliza

Clark Apartments

15 West

Rosa A

Coen North
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Residences at Arnada

The Felix at Our Heroes Place

609 W McLoughlin Blvd

300 W 8th St

701 Columbia 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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There are currently 40 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Downtown Vancouver Neighborhood of Vancouver, WA.
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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 $1,007. Lewis and Clark Plaza has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,199. Here are the most affordable Downtown Vancouver apartments for rent in Portland, WA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hudson | Studio B | Studio,1BA | $1,007 |
| Lewis and Clark Plaza | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1,199 |
| The Felix @ Our Heroes Place | OHP Towers S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,246 |
| Esther Short Commons | 1 Bed / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,335 |
| Adera | U2 Urban 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,422 |
| Aeon | L | Studio,1BA | $1,499 |
| Rosa B | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1,525 |
| Coen and Columbia | Columbia 1 Bedroom A1r | 1BR,1BA | $1,625 |
| 440 West | Studio A1 | Studio,1BA | $1,635 |
| Claro at the Waterfront | A.3 | 1BR,1BA | $1,642 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Vancouver, WA
As of May 31, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Vancouver area is the $2.32 price per square foot 3x2 Model at Rosa B in the in the North Portland neighborhood starting from $2,275. The second greatest value Downtown Vancouver apartment is the 2 BED 2 BATH (C1) Model at The Jefferson Apartments starting at $1,650 with a $1.83 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rosa B | 3x2 | 3BR,2BA | $2.32 |
| The Jefferson Apartments | 2 BED 2 BATH (C1) | 2BR,2BA | $1.83 |
| Uptown | 1x1 Income Restricted | 1BR,1BA | $2.01 |
| Aria | C.1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.99 |
| Lewis and Clark Plaza | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.75 |
| Esther Short Commons | 1 Bed / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.98 |
| Coen and Columbia | Columbia 1 Bedroom A1r | 1BR,1BA | $2.64 |
| Aeon | H | Studio ,1BA | $3.06 |
| The Felix @ Our Heroes Place | OHP Towers A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.80 |
| The Hudson | Studio B | Studio ,1BA | $2.88 |
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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 $1,642.
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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