
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Esther Short Neighborhood of Vancouver, WA from $1,057 (25 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Esther Short area of Vancouver.


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Esther Short Commons

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15 West

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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 | $1,515 | $1,057 | $1,900 |
| Esther Short 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,003 | $1,207 | $3,550 |
| Esther Short 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,907 | $1,630 | $5,601 |
| Esther Short 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,372 | $1,995 | $4,290 |
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There are currently 25 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 |
| OHM West | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,279 |
| Esther Short Commons | 1 Bed / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,335 |
| The Jefferson Apartments | 1 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Riva | C2 | 2BR,2BA | $2.96 |
| Columbia at the Waterfront | 1 BD + Den | 1BR,1BA | $2.63 |
| The Jefferson Apartments | 1 BED 1 BATH (B2) | 1BR,1BA | $2.02 |
| Lewis and Clark Plaza | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.75 |
| Esther Short Commons | 1 Bed / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.98 |
| Aria | B.1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.85 |
| Angelo Tower | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.52 |
| OHM West | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.28 |
| Adera | S2 Studio 0x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.91 |
| The Felix @ Our Heroes Place | OHP Towers S1 | Studio ,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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