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

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Dekum Court
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Dekum Court

2475 NE Saratoga StPortland, OR 97211
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Kimberly Court
1 Bedroom Apartments

Kimberly Court

5624-5762 NE 42nd AvePortland, OR 97218
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Dekum Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Dekum Apartments

1308 NE Dekum StPortland, OR 97211
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Kanjaya Building
Studio Apartments

Kanjaya Building

820 N Killingsworth StPortland, OR 97217
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The Carter
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Carter

6811 NE Grand AvePortland, OR 97211
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Citizen East
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Citizen East

4605-4609 NE Killingsworth StPortland, OR 97218

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Asher22
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Asher22

410 NE Dekum StPortland, OR 97211

East Columbia, Portland, OR Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Koz on KillingsworthStudioStudio,1BA$893
Kenton Commons1 Level LoftStudio,1BA$1,000
ShiftStudio B, 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$1,022
Nomad ApartmentsStudio CStudio,1BA$1,049
Koz on InterstateStructured StudioStudio,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Yacht Harbor ClubHalyard2BR,2BA$2.20
Prose Hayden IslandTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.25
The Brick by Star Metro2 bedroom - Medium2BR,1BA$2.33
Bailey Commons1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.92
Bridgeton Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.10
Lyra1F1BR,1BA$2.22
505 Dekum Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.35
30k ApartmentsOne Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$2.46
Stafford1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.32
Kenton Commons1 Level LoftStudio ,1BA$1.89

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
East Columbia, Portland, OR

Ranked #88

Among neighborhoods in Portland, OR for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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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

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.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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A Portland Expert’s Guide To 10 Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent

Written by: Chad Deitchley

As your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Portland, Oregon, I’d like to briefly introduce myself. My name is Chad, and I come to the ApartmentHomeLiving.com team after living in Portland for decades.

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Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money

Written by: Amber Kanuckel

With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.

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Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everyone needs a place to live and to call home. For decades, the federal government has established protections to ensure that individuals and families can find housing free from discriminatory barriers.

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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.