
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Columbia Neighborhood of Portland, OR from $500 (19 Rentals)
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6389 N Commercial Ave

Koz on Killingsworth

5815 NE 19th Ave

Kenton Commons

822 N Killingsworth St, Unit #302

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East Columbia, Portland, OR Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East Columbia?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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East Columbia Studio Apartments | $1,382 | $893 | $2,237 |
East Columbia 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,679 | $650 | $2,693 |
East Columbia 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,293 | $1,350 | $3,187 |
East Columbia 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,416 | $1,760 | $2,895 |
East Columbia 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,495 | $2,495 | $2,495 |
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There are currently 19 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the East Columbia Neighborhood of Portland, OR.
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Cheapest Available East Columbia Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Columbia area of Portland, OR is a Studio unit found at Koz on Killingsworth priced from $893. Kenton Commons has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,000. Here are the most affordable East Columbia apartments for rent in Portland, OR:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Koz on Killingsworth | Studio | Studio,1BA | $893 |
Kenton Commons | 1 Level Loft | Studio,1BA | $1,000 |
Shift | Studio B, 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $1,022 |
Nomad Apartments | Studio C | Studio,1BA | $1,049 |
Koz on Interstate | Structured Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,100 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Columbia, OR
As of April 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Columbia area is the $2.20 price per square foot Halyard Model at Yacht Harbor Club in the in the North Portland neighborhood starting from $2,550. The second greatest value East Columbia apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at Prose Hayden Island starting at $2,365 with a $2.25 price per square foot in the Concordia neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Columbia apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Yacht Harbor Club | Halyard | 2BR,2BA | $2.20 |
Prose Hayden Island | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $2.25 |
The Brick by Star Metro | 2 bedroom - Medium | 2BR,1BA | $2.33 |
Bailey Commons | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.92 |
Bridgeton Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.10 |
Lyra | 1F | 1BR,1BA | $2.22 |
505 Dekum Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.35 |
30k Apartments | One Bedroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $2.46 |
Stafford | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.32 |
Kenton Commons | 1 Level Loft | Studio ,1BA | $1.89 |
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Getting Around the East Columbia Neighborhood in Portland, OR
Walk Score®
37 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
69 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
43 / 100
Some Transit
A few 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 East Columbia Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in East Columbia?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in East Columbia is at Koz on Killingsworth listed at $907.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom East Columbia Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom East Columbia Apartment is $1,225 at MF 16 - N. Sumner.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom East Columbia Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in East Columbia is starting from $1,450 at Kenton Commons.
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