
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Vancouver Neighborhood of Vancouver, WA from $900 (37 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Downtown Vancouver area of Vancouver.


1614 Kauffman Ave

The Jefferson Apartments

The Felix @ Our Heroes Place

Columbia Court Apartments

Angelo Tower
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Coen and Columbia

Aria

Claro at the Waterfront

Broadstone Riva

Columbia at the Waterfront

RiverWest Apartments

1801 Lincoln Ave

Adera

701-703 E 29th St

The Miller

Hudson West Apartments
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Aeon

Uptown
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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 |
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Downtown Vancouver Studio Apartments | $1,685 | $1,365 | $4,099 |
Downtown Vancouver 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,051 | $1,228 | $4,405 |
Downtown Vancouver 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,205 | $1,395 | $7,053 |
Downtown Vancouver 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,918 | $1,900 | $4,375 |
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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 Jefferson Apartments priced from $1,325. Angelo Tower has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,400. Here are the most affordable Downtown Vancouver apartments for rent in Portland, WA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Jefferson Apartments | Studio (A1) | Studio,1BA | $1,325 |
Angelo Tower | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,400 |
Coen and Columbia | Coen Studio S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,457 |
Columbia at the Waterfront | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,550 |
Claro at the Waterfront | A.3 | 1BR,1BA | $1,550 |
Adera | S2 Studio 0x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,594 |
Rosa B | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1,599 |
Navalia | 1 Bedroom B3 Type A | 1BR,1BA | $1,599 |
Broadstone Riva | A1 | Studio,1BA | $1,604 |
The Miller | A1 | Studio,1BA | $1,675 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Vancouver, WA
As of October 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Vancouver area is the $3.07 price per square foot 2 Bed x 2.5 Bath Model at Columbia at the Waterfront in the in the North Portland neighborhood starting from $3,850. The second greatest value Downtown Vancouver apartment is the Chelsea Model at Riverview Tower Apartments starting at $2,800 with a $2.67 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. |
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Columbia at the Waterfront | 2 Bed x 2.5 Bath | 2BR,2.5BA | $3.07 |
Riverview Tower Apartments | Chelsea | 2BR,1BA | $2.67 |
Aeon | E | 2BR,2BA | $3.11 |
Rosa B | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.85 |
Uptown | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom (U1x1 A) | 1BR,1BA | $2.76 |
Aria | B.4 | 1BR,1BA | $3.07 |
Navalia | 1 Bedroom B3 Type A | 1BR,1BA | $2.41 |
Angelo Tower | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.24 |
Adera | S1 Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.12 |
The Jefferson Apartments | Studio (A1) | Studio ,1BA | $2.80 |
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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!
Getting Around the Downtown Vancouver Neighborhood in Vancouver, WA
Walk Score®
85 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
86 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
57 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $1,675.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Vancouver?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Vancouver is Angelo Tower which is listed at $1,400, while the average apartment in Downtown Vancouver costs $3,128.
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 4 regular apartments in Downtown Vancouver that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
Expert Rental Resources
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