
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Esther Short Neighborhood of Vancouver, WA from $1,000 (28 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Esther Short area of Vancouver.


615 Main St

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The Felix @ Our Heroes Place

1510-1514 F St

Esther Short Commons

The Jefferson Apartments

Navalia
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Adera

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Claro at the Waterfront

Aeon

440 West

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Coen and Columbia

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Aria

Columbia at the Waterfront

Franklin Apartments

OHM West

Lewis and Clark Plaza

Herby
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15 West

Rosa A

Coen North

Rosa

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The Felix at Our Heroes Place

300 W 8th St
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Esther Short, Vancouver, WA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Esther Short?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Esther Short Studio Apartments | $1,666 | $1,057 | $1,999 |
| Esther Short 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,136 | $1,195 | $3,399 |
| Esther Short 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,506 | $1,630 | $5,600 |
| Esther Short 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,072 | $1,995 | $2,150 |
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There are currently 28 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Esther Short Neighborhood of Vancouver, WA.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hudson | Studio B | Studio,1BA | $1,057 |
| Lewis and Clark Plaza | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1,199 |
| The Felix @ Our Heroes Place | OHP Towers S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,240 |
| Esther Short Commons | 1 Bed / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,335 |
| The Jefferson Apartments | Studio (A3) | Studio,1BA | $1,350 |
| Navalia | Studio A1 Type A | Studio,1BA | $1,400 |
| Adera | S2 Studio 0x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,477 |
| Aeon | L | Studio,1BA | $1,499 |
| Claro at the Waterfront | A.2 - MFTE | 1BR,1BA | $1,592 |
| 440 West | Studio A1 | Studio,1BA | $1,614 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Esther Short, WA
As of June 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Esther Short area is the $3.03 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 $3,799. The second greatest value Esther Short apartment is the 3x2 Model at Rosa starting at $2,149 with a $2.19 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia at the Waterfront | 2 Bed x 2.5 Bath | 2BR,2.5BA | $3.03 |
| Rosa | 3x2 | 3BR,2BA | $2.19 |
| Adera | A1 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.01 |
| Aria | B.2 | 1BR,1BA | $2.72 |
| Lewis and Clark Plaza | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.75 |
| Esther Short Commons | 1 Bed / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.98 |
| The Felix @ Our Heroes Place | Felix Towers A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.77 |
| Coen and Columbia | Coen Studio S1 | Studio ,1BA | $2.90 |
| The Jefferson Apartments | Studio (A3) | Studio ,1BA | $2.46 |
| Navalia | Studio A1 Type A | Studio ,1BA | $2.87 |
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 $1,614.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Esther Short?
The cheapest apartment in Esther Short is Esther Short Commons which is listed at $1,335, while the average apartment in Esther Short costs $3,383.
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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