Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Esther Short Neighborhood of Vancouver, WA from $1,057 (25 Rentals)

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The Hudson
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$1,057 - $1,207

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Base Rent$1,057 - $1,207

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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Hudson

500 E 13th StVancouver, WA 98660
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The Riva
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$1,556 - $5,601

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Base Rent$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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Base Rent$1,575

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1008 W 14th St, Unit 2

1008 W 14th 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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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

Cheapest Available Esther Short Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Esther Short area of Portland, WA is a Studio unit found at The Hudson priced from $1,057. 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 Esther Short apartments for rent in Portland, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The HudsonStudio BStudio,1BA$1,057
Lewis and Clark Plaza2x12BR,1BA$1,199
OHM WestOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,279
Esther Short Commons1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,335
The Jefferson Apartments1 BED 1 BATH (B2)1BR,1BA$1,475

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Esther Short, WA

As of September 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Esther Short area is the $2.96 price per square foot C2 Model at The Riva in the in the North Portland neighborhood starting from $3,220. The second greatest value Esther Short apartment is the 1 BD + Den Model at Columbia at the Waterfront starting at $2,525 with a $2.63 price per square foot in the North Portland neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Esther Short apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The RivaC22BR,2BA$2.96
Columbia at the Waterfront1 BD + Den1BR,1BA$2.63
The Jefferson Apartments1 BED 1 BATH (B2)1BR,1BA$2.02
Lewis and Clark Plaza2x12BR,1BA$1.75
Esther Short Commons1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.98
AriaB.11BR,1BA$2.85
Angelo Tower1x11BR,1BA$2.52
OHM WestOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.28
AderaS2 Studio 0x11BR,1BA$2.91
The Felix @ Our Heroes PlaceOHP Towers S1Studio ,1BA$2.70

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Esther Short Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Esther Short?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Esther Short is under $1,499.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Esther Short?

The cheapest apartment in Esther Short is The Hudson which is listed at $1,158, while the average apartment in Esther Short costs $1,991.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Esther Short?

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 Esther Short that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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