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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 $898. Nomad Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $999. Here are the most affordable East Columbia apartments for rent in Portland, OR:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Koz on KillingsworthStudioStudio,1BA$898
Nomad ApartmentsStudio CStudio,1BA$999
Koz on InterstateOpen StudioStudio,1BA$1,000
Kenton Commons1 Level LoftStudio,1BA$1,000
ShiftStudio B, 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$1,022

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Columbia, OR

As of April 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Columbia area is the $2.16 price per square foot Two Bedroom Model at Prose Hayden Island in the in the Concordia neighborhood starting from $2,275. The second greatest value East Columbia apartment is the Chandler Model at Yacht Harbor Club starting at $1,718 with a $2.01 price per square foot in the North Portland 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.
Prose Hayden IslandTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.16
Yacht Harbor ClubChandler1BR,1BA$2.01
Bailey Commons1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.97
Bridgeton Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.10
Lyra1F1BR,1BA$2.22
Patton Square1 bed1BR,1BA$2.27
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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Frequently Asked Questions about East Columbia

What type of rentals are currently available in East Columbia?

There are currently 315 Apartments for Rent in East Columbia, OR with pricing that ranges from $650 to $3,142. There are also 37 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in East Columbia ranging from $1,495 to $3,995.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in East Columbia?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in East Columbia ranges from $1,495 to $3,995 with an average monthly rent of $2,677.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in East Columbia?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in East Columbia range from $1,760 to $2,595, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,400 to $3,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,495 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,495.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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