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

1510-1514 F St

Broadway Apartments

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The Felix @ Our Heroes Place

Esther Short Commons

Navalia

401 E 28th St
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Coen and Columbia

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Claro at the Waterfront

The Jefferson Apartments

440 West

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The Riva

Uptown

Hudson West

Adera
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RiverWest Apartments

Aeon

Columbia at the Waterfront

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Aria

The Miller

207 W 28th St

311 W 29th St., Unit B

Angelo Tower
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Lewis and Clark Plaza

Anthem Park at Uptown Village

Franklin Apartments

OHM West

Herby

Eliza

409 W McLoughlin Blvd

Hamilton & Eliza
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Clark Apartments

15 West

Rosa A

Coen North

Columbia Court Apartments

Rosa B

Residences at Arnada

The Felix at Our Heroes Place
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701 Columbia St

Heritage Place Condos
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 | $1,535 | $1,007 | $2,022 |
| Downtown Vancouver 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,067 | $1,145 | $4,881 |
| Downtown Vancouver 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,207 | $1,630 | $5,601 |
| Downtown Vancouver 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,072 | $1,995 | $2,150 |
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There are currently 42 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 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lewis and Clark Plaza | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $654 |
| The Hudson | Studio A | Studio,1BA | $1,007 |
| The Felix @ Our Heroes Place | OHP Towers S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,333 |
| Esther Short Commons | 1 Bed / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,335 |
| Navalia | Studio Type A3 | Studio,1BA | $1,350 |
| OHM West | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,399 |
| Coen and Columbia | Coen Studio S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,470 |
| 440 West | Studio A3 | Studio,1BA | $1,499 |
| Uptown | Studio - Income Restricted | Studio,1BA | $1,500 |
| Rosa B | 2x1 | 2BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1016 W 23rd St, Unit 1016 | 1016 W 23rd St | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.54 |
| Rosa B | 3x2 | 3BR,2BA | $2.14 |
| Columbia at the Waterfront | 1 BD + Den | 1BR,1BA | $2.87 |
| Uptown | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom with...(U1x1 DB) | 1BR,1BA | $2.58 |
| OHM West | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.72 |
| Aria | B.2 | 1BR,1BA | $2.74 |
| Coen and Columbia | Coen 1 Bedroom A2 | 1BR,1BA | $2.83 |
| Esther Short Commons | 1 Bed / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.98 |
| Lewis and Clark Plaza | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.17 |
| The Felix @ Our Heroes Place | OHP Towers S1 | Studio ,1BA | $2.73 |
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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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