
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Columbia Neighborhood of Portland, OR from $500 (27 Rentals)
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6914 NE Grand Ave

Koz on Killingsworth

Kenton Commons

822 N Killingsworth St, Unit #302

6107 NE 14th Ave

Koz on Interstate

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1512 North Jarrett Street

Cassi

Kentonwood Dimensions

4605-4609-4609 NE Killingsworth St

4605-4609-4609 NE Killingsworth St

505 Dekum Apartments
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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 | $943 | $2,250 |
East Columbia 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,723 | $810 | $2,824 |
East Columbia 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,306 | $1,195 | $3,383 |
East Columbia 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,327 | $1,760 | $2,895 |
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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 $943. 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 | $943 |
Kenton Commons | 1 Level Loft | Studio,1BA | $1,000 |
Shift | Studio B, 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $1,022 |
330 Dekum Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,110 |
Koz on Interstate | Open Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,125 |
Nomad Apartments | Studio C | Studio,1BA | $1,149 |
Cassi | Studio 1 | Studio,1BA | $1,173 |
Kentonwood Dimensions | Studio Unit Rent and Income Restricted at 60% MFI | Studio,1BA | $1,185 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Columbia, OR
As of April 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Columbia area is the $2.23 price per square foot Halyard Model at Yacht Harbor Club in the in the North Portland neighborhood starting from $2,590. The second greatest value East Columbia apartment is the 2 bedroom - Medium Model at The Brick by Star Metro starting at $1,995 with a $2.33 price per square foot in the Northeast Portland 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 | $2.23 |
The Brick by Star Metro | 2 bedroom - Medium | 2BR,1BA | $2.33 |
Prose Hayden Island | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.14 |
Bridgeton Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.32 |
Lyra | 1F | 1BR,1BA | $2.22 |
Beautifully finished apartments in N Portland | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.17 |
Patton Square | 1 bed | 1BR,1BA | $2.27 |
505 Dekum Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.35 |
Stafford | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.32 |
Kenton Commons | 1 Level Loft | Studio ,1BA | $1.89 |
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Lifestyle Ratings
ApartmentHomeLiving.com is happy to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities and towns, and rental properties across Oregon including East Columbia, Portland, and the greater Portland area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, places that make kids happy, raising pets, transit options, and other valuable search options. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!
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 a cheap apartment in East Columbia?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in East Columbia is under $1,185.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Columbia?
The cheapest apartment in East Columbia is MF 16 - N. Sumner which is listed at $1,225, while the average apartment in East Columbia costs $2,500.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in East Columbia?
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 68 regular apartments in East Columbia that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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