| 1 | $47,400 |
| 2 | $54,180 |
| 3 | $60,960 |
| 4 | $67,680 |
| 5 | $73,140 |
| 6 | $78,540 |
Esther Short Commons
555 W 8th St,
Vancouver,
WA
98660
2 Weeks Ago
Favorites
360-558-3764
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Monthly Rent
$1,228 - $1,900
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Bedrooms
1 - 3 bd
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Bathrooms
1 - 2 ba
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Square Feet
544 - 1,237 sq ft
Esther Short Commons
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Pricing & Floor Plans
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| Beds | Baths | Average SF | Availability |
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| 1 Bedroom 1 Bedroom 1 Br | 1 Bath 1 Bath 1 Ba | 609 SF | Call for Availability |
| 2 Bedrooms 2 Bedrooms 2 Br | 1 Bath 1 Bath 1 Ba | 807 SF | Call for Availability |
| 3 Bedrooms 3 Bedrooms 3 Br | 2 Baths 2 Baths 2 Ba | 1,237 SF | Call for Availability |
1 Bed / 1 Bath
$1,228 – $1,298
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1 Bed
1 Bath
544 – 674 Sq Ft
2 Bed / 1 Bath
$1,472 – $1,538
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2 Beds
1 Bath
767 – 846 Sq Ft
3 Bed / 2 Bath
$1,900
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3 Beds
2 Baths
1,237 Sq Ft
* Price shown is base rent and may not include non-optional fees and utilities.
View Fees and Policies for details. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.
* Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.
Fees and Policies
The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.
- One-Time Move-In Fees
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Administrative Fee$0
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Application Fee$44
- Dogs Allowed
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One time Fee$300
- Cats Allowed
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One time Fee$300
- Parking
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Surface LotUncovered/covered$50 - $60/mo
- Storage Fees
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Storage Unit$0/mo
Details
Utilities Included
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Water
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Trash Removal
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Sewer
Lease Options
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6-12months
Property Information
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Built in 2004
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160 units/1 story
Matterport 3D Tours
About Esther Short Commons
Welcome to Esther Short Commons, a non-smoking community! Living at Esther Short Commons provides you with all of the luxuries needed~ with retail, eateries, coffee shops, the Farmer's Market, all just steps away! We're less than a minute to Interstate 5 and State Route 14. You can choose from a number of innovatively designed apartment homes. Surrounded by luxurious spaces, sunlight, and wonderful views. You'll find unlimited possibilities to reflect your lifestyle. Discover the many ways to make Esther Short Commons your home. Contact us today to join our waitlist!
Esther Short Commons is an apartment community located in Clark County and the 98660 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Vancouver attendance zone.
Community Amenities
Fitness Center
Laundry Facilities
Elevator
Controlled Access
- Package Service
- Laundry Facilities
- Controlled Access
- Maintenance on site
- Property Manager on Site
- Health Club Discount
- Key Fob Entry
- Elevator
- Lounge
- Disposal Chutes
- Fitness Center
Apartment Features
Washer/Dryer
Air Conditioning
Dishwasher
Refrigerator
- Washer/Dryer
- Air Conditioning
- Heating
- Cable Ready
- Trash Compactor
- Tub/Shower
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Kitchen
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Carpet
- Vinyl Flooring
- Views
- Window Coverings
- Balcony
Income Restrictions
Income restrictions apply to some or all residents. Contact the community for more information.
How To Qualify
Based on the size of your household, your Maximum Annual Income must be equal to or less than the amount listed in this chart.
| # Persons | Annual Income |
Location
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Amenities
- Package Service
- Laundry Facilities
- Controlled Access
- Maintenance on site
- Property Manager on Site
- Health Club Discount
- Key Fob Entry
- Elevator
- Lounge
- Disposal Chutes
- Fitness Center
- Washer/Dryer
- Air Conditioning
- Heating
- Cable Ready
- Trash Compactor
- Tub/Shower
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Kitchen
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Carpet
- Vinyl Flooring
- Views
- Window Coverings
- Balcony
Expenses
Recurring
Unassigned Surface Lot Parking
$50 - $60
One-Time
Cat Fee
$300
Dog Fee
$300
Utilities Included
Water, Trash Removal, Sewer
Included
Office Hours
360-558-3764
| Monday | 9am - 5pm |
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| Tuesday | 9am - 5pm |
| Wednesday | 9am - 5pm |
| Thursday | 9am - 5pm |
| Friday | 9am - 5pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
From its colorful murals to its fantastic river views, Downtown Vancouver stands out as a fun-filled, trendy neighborhood directly across the Columbia River from Portland. The heart of downtown, Esther Short Park, is the Northwest’s oldest park, established in 1853. Like the rest of Downtown Vancouver, this isn’t your typical park – it includes an interactive fountain, a rose garden, and the Salmon Run Bell Tower. The park is the location of a variety of city festivals and events, including the Vancouver Farmers Market and the Vancouver Brewfest.
Explore Vancouver’s frontier past at the Fort Vancouver National Historic Site and at the Clark County Historical Museum. Downtown Vancouver offers a variety of shops and restaurants along the very walkable Main Street, including local favorites like Thai Orchid, Brickhouse Bar, and Compass Coffee. Catch a movie at the art deco Kiggins Theatre, first built in 1936, or see a live performance at the Magenta Theater.
Learn more about living in Downtown Vancouver
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
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| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 5 min | 1.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 9 min | 3.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 9 min | 5.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 11 min | 5.9 mi |
Esther Short Commons is within 5 minutes or 1.6 miles from Clark College, Vancouver. It is also near Clark College, Town Plaza and Portland C.C., Cascade Campus.
Schools
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
250 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
197 Students
Nearby
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
548 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,143 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
343 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades PK-12
96 Students
Nearby
Private High School
Grades 9-12
Nearby
School data provided by
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Transportation options available in Vancouver include Delta Park/Vanport, located 2.5 miles from Esther Short Commons. Esther Short Commons is near Portland International, located 11.5 miles or 19 minutes away.
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.5 mi |
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Drive: | 7 min | 3.5 mi |
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Drive: | 8 min | 3.7 mi |
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Drive: | 8 min | 4.0 mi |
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Drive: | 8 min | 4.5 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Walk: | 13 min | 0.7 mi |
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Drive: | 14 min | 7.8 mi |
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Drive: | 25 min | 15.5 mi |
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Drive: | 27 min | 17.3 mi |
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Drive: | 30 min | 17.9 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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Portland International
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Drive: | 19 min | 11.5 mi |
Time and distance from Esther Short Commons.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 7 min | 0.4 mi | |
| Walk: | 18 min | 0.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.4 mi |
Esther Short Commons has 3 shopping centers within 1.4 miles, which is about a 4-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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Vancouver-Clark Parks
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Walk: | 1 min | 0.1 mi |
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Esther Short Park
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Walk: | 3 min | 0.2 mi |
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Clark County Historical Museum
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Walk: | 13 min | 0.7 mi |
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Waterfront Renaissance Trail
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.1 mi |
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Marshall Park (Vancouver)
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Drive: | 5 min | 1.4 mi |
Esther Short Commons has 5 parks within 1.4 miles, including Vancouver-Clark Parks, Esther Short Park, and Clark County Historical Museum.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 11 min | 6.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 14 min | 6.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 12 min | 7.7 mi |
Esther Short Commons has 3 hospitals within 7.7 miles, the nearest is PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center which is 6.1 miles away and a 11 minute drive.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 17 min | 8.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 33 min | 17.4 mi |
Esther Short Commons is 8.6 miles from Portland Airport Air Guard Station, and is convenient to other military bases, including Camp Bonneville Military Reservation.
Property Ratings at Esther Short Commons
4/17/24
Great place
Been here for a few months and can’t complain. Great views. Good management and good maintenance staff. Wish I found sooner
6/3/19
Awful place to live
Those other reviews are fake. It's an awful place to live. Trains blowing their horns and squealing their brakes all night long. The management is so awful it's almost nonexistent. There's frequently barf in the elevators and kids run up and down the hallways all day and night and it sounds like a herd of rhinos.
9/1/17
One Bedroom Apt is Tiny
My one bedroom should be listed as a studio. The two bedrooms are better but the second bedroom is closet-sized. New managers (as of July) I am not impressed with as when you go into office, you're not greeted -- they just sit there and don't respond when you state your business! The good? Nice location and neighbors. Janitor staff is good. The bad? Elevators are filthy even though they are cleaned weekly. No amenities except small lending library. Parking is also a major problem.
8/17/16
Mr. T
I have lived here for more than once. They are great apartments especially for the price and the convient location downtown. I love living here and although the complex could use a few more amenities, there is a reason why I came back here. The management is friendly and willing to accommodate your needs as well as fix issues that may arise.
9/5/15
mrs.
I live In ester short commons and I live In a second floor there's 4 levels. There's restaurants and farmers Market there Is a New Waterfront with New Thanks to do. They have concerts and Movie's and the Hawaiian day and more.
9/2/15
Esther Short Commons Review
I really enjoy living at my building, and have lived there for about 5 or 6 years now. I have a lovely view overlooking the most popular community park, and a great balcony to enjoy the outdoors during nicer weather. I do wish that the building didn't have such a high turnover of staff. For years, it was well maintained and always clean, but now the new management doesn't seem to be as meticulous about cleanliness. I also wish that you could receive tenant improvements just like any other new tenant that moves in. I still have old flooring and counter tops and have lived here for quite some time, while a brand new tenant is receiving upgrades and improvements and we're still paying the same price.
Esther Short Commons Photos
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1 Bedroom
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1 Bedroom
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3 Bedrooms
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What neighborhood is the property located in?
Esther Short Commons is in Downtown Vancouver in the city of Vancouver. Here you’ll find three shopping centers within 1.4 miles of the property. Five parks are within 1.4 miles, including Vancouver-Clark Parks, Esther Short Park, and Clark County Historical Museum.
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555 W 8th St
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