Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Vancouver Neighborhood of Vancouver, WA from $600 (42 Rentals)

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The Hudson
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$1,007 - $1,207
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The Hudson

500 E 13th StVancouver, WA 98660
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The Riva
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$1,500 - $5,601
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The Riva

1110 W Columbia WayVancouver, WA 98660
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Aria
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$1,801 - $2,431
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Aria

636 W 6th StVancouver, WA 98660
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311 W 29th St., Unit B

311 W 29th St.
VancouverWA98660

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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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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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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

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Heritage Place Condos
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Heritage Place Condos

300 W 8th StVancouver, WA 98660
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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 1 Bed unit found at Lewis and Clark Plaza priced from $654. The Hudson has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,007. Here are the most affordable Downtown Vancouver apartments for rent in Portland, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lewis and Clark Plaza1x11BR,1BA$654
The HudsonStudio AStudio,1BA$1,007
The Felix @ Our Heroes PlaceOHP Towers S1Studio,1BA$1,333
Esther Short Commons1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,335
NavaliaStudio Type A3Studio,1BA$1,350
OHM WestTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,399
Coen and ColumbiaCoen Studio S1Studio,1BA$1,470
440 WestStudio A3Studio,1BA$1,499
UptownStudio - Income RestrictedStudio,1BA$1,500
Rosa B2x12BR,1BA$1,525

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Vancouver, WA

As of July 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Vancouver area is the $2.54 price per square foot 1016 W 23rd St Model at 1016 W 23rd St, Unit 1016 in the in the North Portland neighborhood starting from $2,600. The second greatest value Downtown Vancouver apartment is the 3x2 Model at Rosa B starting at $2,099 with a $2.14 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.
1016 W 23rd St, Unit 10161016 W 23rd St2BR,1.5BA$2.54
Rosa B3x23BR,2BA$2.14
Columbia at the Waterfront1 BD + Den1BR,1BA$2.87
Uptown1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom with...(U1x1 DB)1BR,1BA$2.58
OHM WestTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.72
AriaB.21BR,1BA$2.74
Coen and ColumbiaCoen 1 Bedroom A21BR,1BA$2.83
Esther Short Commons1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.98
Lewis and Clark Plaza1x11BR,1BA$1.17
The Felix @ Our Heroes PlaceOHP Towers S1Studio ,1BA$2.73

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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 $1,525.

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

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Vancouver is Lewis and Clark Plaza which is listed at $654, while the average apartment in Downtown Vancouver costs $3,236.

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 7 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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