Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Esther Short Neighborhood of Vancouver, WA from $900 (21 Rentals)

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property at 701 Columbia St

$1,250 - $2,095

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701 Columbia St

VancouverWA98660

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Aria
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$1,506 - $2,996
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Aria

636 W 6th StVancouver, WA 98660
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Broadstone Riva
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$1,549 - $5,594
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Broadstone Riva

1110 W Columbia WayVancouver, WA 98660
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The Hudson Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Hudson Apartments

500 E 13th 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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Pinewood Terrace
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pinewood Terrace

1603 Kauffman AveVancouver, 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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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 Navalia priced from $1,300. Pinewood Terrace has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,310. Here are the most affordable Esther Short apartments for rent in Portland, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
NavaliaStudio A1 Type AStudio,1BA$1,300
Pinewood Terrace2x22BR,2BA$1,310
The Felix @ Our Heroes PlaceOHP Towers S1Studio,1BA$1,366
The Jefferson Apartments1 BED 1 BATH (B2)1BR,1BA$1,500
Broadstone RivaA1 MFTEStudio,1BA$1,549

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Esther Short, WA

As of April 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Esther Short area is the $3.27 price per square foot C4 2x2 w/Den Model at Adera in the in the North Portland neighborhood starting from $3,733. The second greatest value Esther Short apartment is the D6 Model at The Miller starting at $2,899 with a $3.10 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.
AderaC4 2x2 w/Den2BR,2BA$3.27
The MillerD62BR,2BA$3.10
RiverWest Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath + Den1BR,1BA$3.44
AriaC.12BR,1BA$3.00
The Jefferson Apartments1 BED 1 BATH (B2)1BR,1BA$2.05
Rosa B2x12BR,1BA$2.50
Coen and ColumbiaColumbia 1 Bedroom A1r1BR,1BA$2.70
AeonHStudio ,1BA$3.34
The Felix @ Our Heroes PlaceOHP Towers S1Studio ,1BA$2.79
NavaliaStudio A1 Type AStudio ,1BA$2.67

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Esther Short Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Esther Short?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Esther Short is at Navalia listed at $1,300.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Esther Short Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Esther Short Apartment is $1,500 at The Jefferson Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Esther Short Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Esther Short is starting from $1,310 at Pinewood Terrace.

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